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About the festival
The Asheville Comedy Festival is one of the longest-running comedy events in the country. Having featured nearly 700 comedians over 16 years, the event continues to grow and innovate. The festival is regarded as one of the most talent and comedy industry-friendly festivals year after year having supported most of the household names you know today. Roaring into its 17th year August 6-9, 2025 there’s bigger and better still to come from the festival organizers including many surprise year-round special event performances.
“Asheville is one of the rare festivals that actually cares about providing the best audiences and industry opportunities for its comics.”
“ I have hired and cast multiple comics from this festival, so I would definitely attest to the fact that this is a truly beneficial opportunity for both comics and industry. ”
“The Asheville Comedy Festival is a great way to meet talent and industry alike. Every year I discover my new favorite up-and-coming comedian along with a bunch more extremely funny people I wouldn’t have known otherwise.”
