Fort Worth Comedy Competition - FINALS
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 8pm - 9:30pm
Location
Big Laugh Comedy Club
604 Main Street
Details
6 finalists. 1 winner. The first-ever Fort Worth Comedy Competition champion crowned tonight.
This is what 9 weeks has been building toward.
Six finalists. Ten-minute sets. The Panther Room. One winner walks away with $2,500 cash, a multi-city headlining tour booked through The Looney Bin's Mason, a professionally produced 30-minute special filmed at Big Laugh, and a meeting with a working industry agent.
Five judges score on the published rubric. The audience casts the final ballot live. Results revealed on stage.
After tonight, the first-ever Fort Worth Comedy Competition will have its champion. The history of Fort Worth comedy will be different. Be in the room when it happens.
What's Happening Tonight
6 finalists, 10-minute sets each
Special guest headliner set
5 judges scoring on the published rubric
Live audience vote (60/40 judges to audience weight)
Live results reveal on stage
1st place wins $2,500 + the full prize package
About the Competition
The Fort Worth Comedy Competition is the first-ever city-wide stand-up competition for Fort Worth comics. Hosted by Big Laugh Comedy Club, September 3 through November 7, 2026.
Ticket Levels
GENERAL ADMISSION (GA)
$20 per person
Come for the laughs.
GA Includes:
General admission seating
First come, first served seating
Full access to the show
18+ comedy club atmosphere with full bar & food available
No frills. Just a great comedy show.
VIP TICKET
$30 per person
Upgrade your night.
VIP Includes:
Reserved VIP seating
Better sightlines closer to the stage
Priority seating before General Admission
Faster service access
Limited availability. Ideal for date night or small groups who want a better view.
Get your tickets now and get ready to laugh!
Doors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 08:00pm
**2 Drink Minimum Per Person**
The show is for 18+. Must present IDs at the door.
The show runs for 90 minutes long.
Garage Parking Options
Available on weekdays and weekends - check rates
City Center Garage #2 - 400 Jones Street
The Tower Garage - 400 Taylor Street
Street Parking Options
Downtown parking meters are free every night after 6pm and on weekends!
Ticket Info
- 2 Drink Minimum per person
- 20% Gratiuty added to your bill
- First come, first serve GA and Preferred seating
- There are no refunds
- This event is 18 and up, valid ID required
- If you don't show up 20 MINUTES after the scheduled show time, you will forfeit your tickets
- No heckling or videos during the show, if you can't play nicely you will be asked to leave
- There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever
- No backpacks or other large bags allowed in venue
- No animals allowed in venue
- Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the show
Grab your tickets before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now!
