Free forever · 12,000+ comedians · Gigs in 20+ countries

Funny isn't the problem. Getting found is.

Name: Open Comedy
Author: Open Comedy

Bookers are posting gigs right now that you'll never hear about — until after the lineup is full. Open Comedy fixes that. Get notified the moment a spot opens near you, apply in one click, and let your clips do the talking.

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Be honest. This sounds familiar.

You find out about a gig two days after the lineup filled up. You send your clips. Silence. Someone less experienced gets the spot because they happened to know the booker. Again.

The Facebook post was 8 hours ago. 40 people commented 'emailed'. You comment anyway.

You send your clips to a promoter and hear nothing back — ever

Someone tells you about a great gig. It already happened. You weren't on the list.

You paste the same YouTube link and bio into yet another cold DM that goes nowhere

The problem isn't your act. It's the system — and it's built to favour whoever got lucky, not whoever's ready.

The shift is already happening.

12,000+ comedians have stopped relying on luck. They get notified, apply in seconds, and get booked. Here's how the new way works.

Gigs come to you

When a booker posts a spot near you, you're notified immediately — not three days later in a buried thread after the lineup is gone.

Your clips speak for you

Apply once. Your profile, bio, and videos go straight to the booker — every time. No cold emails. No copy-pasting. No chasing.

Bookers find you too

When bookers search for acts near their venue, your profile shows up. Real invitations, directly to you — without you commenting on a single thread.

Your best set is your strongest pitch. Use it.

You've done the hard work — you've got stage time, you've got footage. Upload it once and it travels with every single application. Bookers watch your material before they decide, not after. No more guessing games.

One click sends your profile, bio, and video to any booker
Your clips play in the booker's dashboard — they actually get watched
Stand out against everyone who just sent a plain email

Know where you stand. Every single time.

Half the anxiety of gigging isn't the nerves — it's the silence after you apply. Did they get it? Are they considering you? Should you chase? Open Comedy gives you full visibility. You'll always know the status of every application.

See every gig you've applied for and its current status
Your confirmed bookings, all in one place
No more sending awkward chase emails into the void

Get on bookers' radars without doing anything extra.

Bookers search Open Comedy for comedians by location and style. When they need to fill a last-minute spot or build a specific bill, your profile can appear in their results. This is how working comedians start getting booked without chasing every single gig themselves.

Show up in searches near the venues you want to play
Receive direct invitations from bookers who like what they see
Turn passive visibility into real bookings over time

Three steps. Sixty seconds.

This is how every comedian on Open Comedy finds their next gig.

A gig goes live

A booker posts a gig on Open Comedy. You get alerted the second a spot opens near you — not three days later when it's already gone.

You apply in one click

Your profile, bio, and clips go straight to the booker. No cold emails. No DMs. No copy-pasting. Just apply.

You get booked

The booker watches your material, likes what they see, and confirms you for the spot. You get a notification. That's it.

Start for free — takes 60 seconds

The honest side-by-side.

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Facebook groups + DMs

✗Scrolling hoping to catch a post before it disappears
✗Commenting "emailed" alongside 35 other comedians
✗Clips that get sent into the void and never opened
✗Finding out the gig was filled days ago
✗No idea if anyone even saw your message

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Open Comedy

Notified the second a gig opens near you
Apply in one click — clips, bio, and profile attached
Bookers watch your material before they decide
Full visibility on every application you've sent
Get invited directly when bookers are looking for someone like you

While you're reading this, someone is getting notified about a gig near you.

12,000+ comedians are already on Open Comedy. Some started where you are — open mics, cold DMs, hoping for a break. Now they're building real setlists, getting paid, and playing rooms they actually want to be in. The gigs exist. The bookers are posting them. The only question is whether you see them in time.

Join them — it's free

“There is a very tangible community spirit running through the website. There is no better tool out there!”

Paul Home

The Comedy Store, Manchester

Straight answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there actually gigs on here?

Yes — over 10,500 gigs have been posted, and new ones go up every day. You get notified the moment something opens near you, so you're always first in the queue, not last.

Is it free?

Completely. No subscription, no commission, no application fees. You keep every penny you earn. We make our money helping bookers manage their nights — not by taking a cut from you.

Do I need professional video clips?

Not at all. A clear phone recording of a good set is enough. Bookers want to see how you hold a room — they don't need a Netflix special. If you've gigged, you've got enough.

I'm just starting out. Is this for me?

Yes. Filter gigs by experience level — open mics, new act nights, and beginner-friendly shows are all on here. This is exactly where to start building stage time.

How is this different from Facebook groups?

Facebook groups mean you see gigs when you happen to scroll — usually hours after they were posted. On Open Comedy you're notified the instant a gig opens near you, and you apply in one click with your clips already attached. No scrolling. No being too late.

Where can I find gigs?

Open Comedy lists gigs across 20+ countries — UK, US, Australia, Ireland, and growing. Comedy clubs, pub rooms, arts festivals, corporate nights. If someone's booking comedy, they can post it here.

The comics building real careers aren't luckier than you. They're just better positioned.

Create a free profile in 60 seconds. Add your clips. Start seeing every gig near you the moment it goes live. You've done the hard work — getting good. This is the easy part.