LETS DO SOME FUNNY BUSINESS DOWNTOWN
The Burbank Comedy Festival brings the biggest celebrities in comedy, the best up-and-coming talent, and top industry professionals all together in the Media Capital of the World to do some funny business in Downtown Burbank. Founded in 2013 at Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant, this annual weeklong festival features over 80 star-studded shows, podcasts, industry panels, classes, after parties and more. Past Headliners have included Jay Leno (You Bet Your Life), Adam Carolla (The Adam Carolla Show), Tom Segura (Your Mom’s House Podcast), Jeff Garlin (The Goldbergs), Jimmy Dore (JIMMY KIMMEL, COMEDY CENTRAL), Kevin Pollak (THE USUAL SUSPECTS), Carol Leifer (SEINFELD), Christopher Titus (TITUS), Hal Sparks (LAB RATS, QUEER AS FOLK), Kel Mitchell (GAME SHAKERS, GOOD BURGERS), David Zucker (AIRPLANE!, THE NAKED GUN), Jimmy Pardo (CONAN, NEVER NOT FUNNY), and some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from around the world.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
*Among more than 100 standup, improv, and variety performances, the following shows promise to sell out fast!
*Festival Kickoff Shows w/ Celebrity Headliners
*All Female Showcases, LGBTQ + Allies shows, Diversity Showcases, and multiple shows featuring fresh faces from all over the world!
PERFORMANCE VENUES
• Flappers Comedy Club: Performances and workshops daily, Main Room, YooHoo, Statler, and Waldorf Rooms.
• Hilton Garden Inn Burbank Downtown, Happy Hour Clean Open Mic Shows, Monday through Friday, 5pm to 6:30pm.
• Gordon Biersch – Patio Show & Industry After Party on Thursday, August 17th, 2023.
In addition, there will be more than 20 workshops featuring professional comedians, writers, and industry leaders offering in-depth instruction on honing the comedy craft, breaking into comedy-related entertainment, and more.
For further complete listings of shows, podcasts, special events, panels, and workshops, please visit http://www.burbankcomedyfestival.com/.