All-Ages Comedy Clubs in Austin, TX

1700 E 2nd St, Austin, TX

ColdTowne Theater is Austin's premier long-form improv and sketch comedy training center, now operating as part of the Upright Citizens Brigade family. Located in East Austin at 1700 E 2nd St, the theater runs shows nightly — from house team improv sets to touring stand-up acts — and offers a full conservatory curriculum for aspiring performers. Free parking and a welcoming community vibe make it a local favorite.

616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX

Fallout Theater is a stand-up comedy club in Austin, Texas. This Austin venue hosts regular open mic nights alongside headliner shows, with tickets from $8-$13. 18+ admission policy. Find show schedules, tickets, and venue details on ComedyClubFinder.

11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg B Unit 100, Austin, TX

Cap City Comedy Club is Austin's longest-running dedicated stand-up comedy club, located at 11506 Century Oaks Terrace in North Austin (zip 78758). The club books national touring headliners on a weekly basis, with shows Thursday through Sunday. Tickets run $22–$40 and are available online at capcitycomedy.com. The venue is 18+ with a two-item minimum and offers food and alcohol. Cap City is the best choice in Austin for a guaranteed big-name headliner show at a lower price than Comedy Mothership. Open mic nights are held on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. The club has been a cornerstone of the Austin comedy scene since the 1990s, predating the city's recent surge in national attention.

13729 Research Blvd, N Hwy 183 Suite 1350, Austin, TX 78750, Austin, TX

ComedySportz is Austin’s longest-running improvised comedy show. Each show is unique, made up on-the-spot from audience suggestions, with a fast-paced, funny and family-friendly format.

521 e 6th Street, Austin, TX

The longest-running comedy club in Austin. Tucked into an intimate space on 6th Street in the heart of downtown, we showcase a killer mix of veteran headliners and rising stars.

418 E 6th St, Austin, TX

Vulcan Gas Company is a stand-up comedy club in Austin, Texas. This Austin venue features local and touring comedians. Find show schedules, tickets, and venue details on ComedyClubFinder.

525 E 6th St, Austin, TX

Esther's Follies is Austin's longest-running comedy show and one of the most distinctive live entertainment experiences in Texas. Founded in 1977 by Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick on East 6th Street, the show blends stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, magic, and sharp political satire into a two-hour variety revue that has been running continuously for nearly 50 years. The venue seats approximately 200 guests in a traditional theater layout, with a large stage, professional lighting, and a full bar. Shows run Thursday through Saturday, with tickets priced at $20–$35 and available online in advance. The show is all-ages and family-friendly, making it one of the few Austin comedy venues suitable for mixed-age groups. Esther's Follies has hosted and launched the careers of numerous Austin comedy legends, and the show's satirical commentary on Texas politics and pop culture has made it a cultural institution. Located at 525 E 6th Street, it is in the heart of the East 6th Street entertainment district.

617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX

The Hideout Theatre has been Austin's home for long-form improv since 1999, operating out of a dedicated 99-seat black-box theater at 617 Congress Ave in Downtown Austin. The venue is best known for its flagship show, The Maestro — a long-form improv format in which one performer is chosen by audience vote to direct an entire improvised show. The Hideout runs shows Friday and Saturday nights, with select weeknight performances; check the calendar at hideouttheatre.com for current scheduling. Tickets are priced at $5–$20 and the venue is all-ages, making it one of the most accessible comedy venues in Austin. The Hideout also runs one of Austin's most respected improv training programs, with classes for all skill levels. Alumni of the Hideout training program have gone on to perform at Second City, iO Chicago, and UCB. Located on Congress Avenue, the theater is within walking distance of the Texas State Capitol and dozens of downtown restaurants and bars.

1700 E 2nd St, Austin, TX

Excused Absence Comedy is Austin's premier all-ages improv and sketch comedy program for youth and families, operating out of ColdTowne Theater at 1700 E 2nd St in East Austin. The program runs family-friendly improv shows on Saturday mornings (Story Starts, 11am) and additional performances throughout the week. Tickets are priced at $10–$15 and the venue is all-ages and family-friendly. Excused Absence Comedy is the only Austin comedy program specifically designed for children and families, offering a safe, inclusive, and genuinely funny live comedy experience for audiences of all ages. The program also runs youth improv classes and summer camps, making it a year-round resource for Austin families interested in comedy and performance. Located at 1700 E 2nd St inside ColdTowne Theater, the venue is in the heart of East Austin and easily accessible by car or bike.