<h1>How to host a comedy show your audience will love</h1>

How to host a comedy show your audience will love

Whether you’re hosting an open mic or a night with a star-studded cast of comedians, discover all the tools — and tips — you need for a laughter-filled event

All the tools you need to host a comedy show

Create an unforgettable comedy experience with our event creation and ticketing tools
All the tools you need to host a comedy show
Customizable pages

Customizable pages

Delight audiences with puns and one-liners from the start. With our customizable designs, it’s easy to create a unique event page for your comedy show in seconds.

Ticketing tools

Ticketing tools

From early bird to group discounts, our intuitive ticketing tools allow you to create custom tickets for your comedy show — and QR codes mean easy check-in for your guests.

How to promote a comedy show

Let your comedy show take centre stage with our leading marketing tools
Social media
Social media

Spread the laughter with social media ads. Our seamless integration with Facebook and Instagram means you can promote your comedy night for maximum visibility.

Email marketing
Email marketing

Fast-track your email marketing with automated workflows, smart audience targeting, and customizable templates to generate buzz and sell out your comedy show.

Personalized recommendations
Personalized recommendations

Reach more comedy fans on the world’s largest events marketplace, where millions of people look for local and unique things to do.

How to host a stand-up comedy show

From booking comedians to setting up the stage, hear from our event experts on how to host a comedy show to captivate your audience.
How to host a stand-up comedy show
Choose a venue

Choose a venue

To find the perfect venue for your comedy night, look for a space with flexible seating arrangements and a wide stage, plus high-quality sound equipment and microphones.

Set a budget

Set a budget

Make sure to consider budgeting for venue hire, fees for the comedians performing, as well as any extras such as staffing costs or equipment hire.

Book comedians

Book comedians

From local acts to celebrity comics, make sure your line-up draws a crowd. You can then use their names in your marketing materials to build excitement before the event.

Hire staff

Hire staff

You might choose to hire an MC to introduce each comedian on stage, as well as staff to check guests in at the door or manage merchandise tables.

Create an atmosphere

Create an atmosphere

Create the right atmosphere at your comedy club with ambient room lighting — and a well-lit stage — with seating arrangements to give all guests a clear view.

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  • Flexible ticket types for in-person or online events
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  • Payouts before your event
  • Detailed analytics and reporting

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  • Gebühren pro Ticket für kostenpflichtige Events: 5,5 %
  • 2.9% payment processing fee per order
  • Ticketing Fees are paid by ticket buyers on paid tickets unless you choose to cover them
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Host your next comedy show

Host your next comedy show

Design a night of laugh-out-loud entertainment and discover all the tools you need to get started with Eventbrite.