Loonees Comedy Corner proudly presents the 3rd Annual Colorado Springs Comedy Festival!
Last year, our second festival held 7 comedy shows over 4 days, had over 1400 audience members laughing all night, and showcased the comedy of 30 incredible comics from across America!
What Are the Submission Fees and Submission Windows?
We’ll be running our early bird submission pricing of $15 through May 28th. Pricing will then increase to $20 from May 29th-July 30th, then our final window will run July 31st-August 13th, at an updated price of $30. NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED LATER THAN 11:59 PM AUGUST 13TH. All comics, both those accepted and those who didn’t quite make the final cut, will receive notification of their festival status no later than August 27th.
What Happens If I’m Accepted?
Every performer is guaranteed 3 performance opportunities at the festival, with all three performances being at Loonees Comedy Corner, Colorado Springs' premier comedy club. Last year we sold out (ie we had to turn people away at the door!) 6 of the 7 shows held at Loonees Comedy Corner, so this year we’re focusing on fewer comics, and more stage time.
Will Industry Be Present At the Festival?
In addition to the booker of Loonees Comedy Corner being present at every show, we're also working with bookers throughout the region, as well as Las Vegas, and Open Bar Comedy, for maximum exposure for all festival performers.
What Material Will Work Best at the Festival?
Your funniest material! While we will anticipate having one clean and one dirty comedy showcase featured during the festival, we’re looking for the funny. If your cleanest set is your best set, submit it! If you specialize in dark comedy that is undeniable, submit it! We want to bring the funniest comics from across the nation to Colorado Springs, regardless of comedy type.
What Accommodations Will Be Provided to Selected Performers?
We’re partnering with Hotel Elegante for discount codes for all our out-of-town performers and will have Loonees’ full bar and kitchen available for all performances.
Will There Be Workshops, or Networking Functions?
The overwhelming feedback from our amazing comics in 2024 was fewer workshops and comics, but more stage time and a networking opportunity outside of the club, and we’re making that happen! We’ll be grabbing food and drinks on Saturday, location and time TBA to all festival performers!
Who Will be Headlining?
We are proud to bring 4 nationally touring headliners to the Colorado Springs Comedy Festival!
Mike Hammock (ComedyWorks, Kill Tony), Eeland Stribling (PBS, ComedyWorks, Prime), Hayden Kristal (America’s Got Talent), and Heath Arthur (CBS, TLC)
I Didn’t Get Accepted, Can I Still Participate?
Absolutely! We’ll be looking for volunteers over the next few months to assist in keeping the festival moving as smoothly as possible, but if you’d rather come out to simply enjoy the laughs, all comics who submitted into the festival will gain free entry to all shows pending capacity after tickets are sold.
Is There a Best of Fest?
Yes, and its an absolute blast! Our prior winners have been Mike Hammock, whose Open Bar special “Charm Offensive” is live, and last year’s winner, Sami Beason, is recording hers at Loonees May 15th!
We’ll be running our early bird submission pricing of $15 through May 28th. Pricing will then increase to $20 from May 29th-July 30th, then our final window will run July 31st-August 13th, at an updated price of $30. NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED LATER THAN 11:59 PM AUGUST 13TH. All comics, both those accepted and those who didn’t quite make the final cut, will receive notification of their festival status no later than August 27th.
Every performer is guaranteed 3 performance opportunities at the festival, with all three performances being at Loonees Comedy Corner, Colorado Springs' premier comedy club. Last year we sold out (ie we had to turn people away at the door!) 6 of the 7 shows held at Loonees Comedy Corner, so this year we’re focusing on fewer comics, and more stage time.
In addition to the booker of Loonees Comedy Corner being present at every show, we're also working with bookers throughout the region, as well as Las Vegas, and Open Bar Comedy, for maximum exposure for all festival performers.
Your funniest material! While we will anticipate having one clean and one dirty comedy showcase featured during the festival, we’re looking for the funny. If your cleanest set is your best set, submit it! If you specialize in dark comedy that is undeniable, submit it! We want to bring the funniest comics from across the nation to Colorado Springs, regardless of comedy type.
We’re partnering with Hotel Elegante for discount codes for all our out-of-town performers and will have Loonees’ full bar and kitchen available for all performances.
The overwhelming feedback from our amazing comics in 2024 was fewer workshops and comics, but more stage time and a networking opportunity outside of the club, and we’re making that happen! We’ll be grabbing food and drinks on Saturday, location and time TBA to all festival performers!
We are proud to bring 4 nationally touring headliners to the Colorado Springs Comedy Festival!
Absolutely! We’ll be looking for volunteers over the next few months to assist in keeping the festival moving as smoothly as possible, but if you’d rather come out to simply enjoy the laughs, all comics who submitted into the festival will gain free entry to all shows pending capacity after tickets are sold.
Yes, and its an absolute blast! Our prior winners have been Mike Hammock, whose Open Bar special “Charm Offensive” is live, and last year’s winner, Sami Beason, is recording hers at Loonees May 15th!
Register here!
CO Springs Festival Submission
I Have a Question Not Listed Above – Who Do I Contact? Feel free to contact Loonees directly at (719) 591-0707, or email Tracy Kellett, the festival producer, at tracy@looneescomedynetwork.com