Fort Worth Comedy Competition
Advertisement
Fort Worth Comedy Competition - Preliminary Round THREE
10 comics. Top 2 advance to semifinals.
The Fort Worth Comedy Competition starts here.
10 Fort Worth comics compete on stage at the Funky Room. Three judges score each performance on a published rubric, audience cast ranked ballots for their favorites, and the top 2 comics from this round advance to the semifinals.
This is round-one stakes. Comics bringing their A-game material, raw energy in the room, and a real chance to climb the bracket toward $10,000+ in prizes and a career-launching package.
60 comics will compete across six preliminary rounds. 12 will advance. 6 will make finals. 1 will win it all.
Be in the room when Fort Worth comedy makes history.
What's Happening Tonight
10 comics, 4-minute sets each
3 judges scoring on the published rubric
Audience ranked-ballot vote
Top 2 comics advance to semifinals
About the Competition
The Fort Worth Comedy Competition is the first-ever city-wide stand-up competition for Fort Worth comics. Hosted by Big Laugh Comedy Club, September 3 through November 7, 2026. The winner receives $2,500 cash, a multi-city headlining tour with Mason from The Looney Bin on the booking side, a headlining weekend at Big Laugh filmed as a 30-minute special, and an industry agent meeting.
Ticket Levels
GENERAL ADMISSION (GA)
$15 per person
Come for the laughs.
GA Includes:
General admission seating
First come, first served seating
Full access to the show
18+ comedy club atmosphere with full bar & food available
No frills. Just a great comedy show.
VIP TICKET
$25 per person
Upgrade your night.
VIP Includes:
Reserved VIP seating
Better sightlines closer to the stage
Priority seating before General Admission
Faster service access
Limited availability. Ideal for date night or small groups who want a better view.
Get your tickets now and get ready to laugh!
Doors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 8:00pm
**2 Drink Minimum Per Person**
The show is for 18+. Must present IDs at the door.
The show runs for 90 minutes long.
Garage Parking Options
Available on weekdays and weekends - check rates
City Center Garage #2 - 400 Jones Street
The Tower Garage - 400 Taylor Street
Street Parking Options
Downtown parking meters are free every night after 6pm and on weekends!
Ticket Info
- 2 Drink Minimum per person
- 20% Gratiuty added to your bill
- First come, first serve GA and Preferred seating
- There are no refunds
- This event is 18 and up, valid ID required
- If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the scheduled show time, you will forfeit your tickets
- No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave
- There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever
- No backpacks or other large bags allowed in venue
- No animals allowed in venue
- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the show
Grab your tickets before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!
10 comics. Top 2 advance to semifinals.
The Fort Worth Comedy Competition starts here.
10 Fort Worth comics compete on stage at the Funky Room. Three judges score each performance on a published rubric, audience cast ranked ballots for their favorites, and the top 2 comics from this round advance to the semifinals.
This is round-one stakes. Comics bringing their A-game material, raw energy in the room, and a real chance to climb the bracket toward $10,000+ in prizes and a career-launching package.
60 comics will compete across six preliminary rounds. 12 will advance. 6 will make finals. 1 will win it all.
Be in the room when Fort Worth comedy makes history.
What's Happening Tonight
10 comics, 4-minute sets each
3 judges scoring on the published rubric
Audience ranked-ballot vote
Top 2 comics advance to semifinals
About the Competition
The Fort Worth Comedy Competition is the first-ever city-wide stand-up competition for Fort Worth comics. Hosted by Big Laugh Comedy Club, September 3 through November 7, 2026. The winner receives $2,500 cash, a multi-city headlining tour with Mason from The Looney Bin on the booking side, a headlining weekend at Big Laugh filmed as a 30-minute special, and an industry agent meeting.
Ticket Levels
GENERAL ADMISSION (GA)
$15 per person
Come for the laughs.
GA Includes:
General admission seating
First come, first served seating
Full access to the show
18+ comedy club atmosphere with full bar & food available
No frills. Just a great comedy show.
VIP TICKET
$25 per person
Upgrade your night.
VIP Includes:
Reserved VIP seating
Better sightlines closer to the stage
Priority seating before General Admission
Faster service access
Limited availability. Ideal for date night or small groups who want a better view.
Get your tickets now and get ready to laugh!
Doors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 8:00pm
**2 Drink Minimum Per Person**
The show is for 18+. Must present IDs at the door.
The show runs for 90 minutes long.
Garage Parking Options
Available on weekdays and weekends - check rates
City Center Garage #2 - 400 Jones Street
The Tower Garage - 400 Taylor Street
Street Parking Options
Downtown parking meters are free every night after 6pm and on weekends!
Ticket Info
- 2 Drink Minimum per person
- 20% Gratiuty added to your bill
- First come, first serve GA and Preferred seating
- There are no refunds
- This event is 18 and up, valid ID required
- If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the scheduled show time, you will forfeit your tickets
- No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave
- There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever
- No backpacks or other large bags allowed in venue
- No animals allowed in venue
- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the show
Grab your tickets before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Big Laugh Comedy Club - Fort Worth, 604 Main St, Suite 100,Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherEvent Vesta - KC
