Since our first festival in 2018, we've hosted hundreds of comedy acts from around the country; ranging from headliners like Kyle Kinane, Marina Franklin, Ian Edwards, Bob the Drag Queen, Felonious Munk, Kevin Bozeman, Mary Mack, Tim Harmston, Chastity Washington to up and coming comics who will be the names of tomorrow.

Our festival centers around the infrastructure that makes up the Madison comedy scene - a scene that stacks up to scenes in cities many times its size.

Our festival is held for 7 days in the summer, and features over 25 standup, improv, music and themed variety shows. This festival is a breeding ground for hilarious ideas. We are genuinely committed to making this experience ideal for all participants, performers and audience members, and we put our comics first.

Madison Comedy Week is an event that is diverse, accessible, and inclusive—showcasing the unique nature of comedy in Madison, Wisconsin and the various reasons why comedians from all over the country love to perform here.