apply to the 2025 lookout comedy festival

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Lookout Comedy Festival, returning to the Scenic City for another year of superb stand-up showcases October 22-25, 2025!

Submissions are open May 1 - July 15.

Submission fees:

EARLY BIRD - May 1-31, $25

REGULAR - June 1-30, $30

LAST-MINUTE - July 1-15, $35

Festival Submission Guidelines

Please submit a roughly five minute video with good sound and video quality that best represents your work. All videos will be viewed by a minimum of three judges and will be selected with a heavy preference for strong writing, professionalism, and originality. Bios should include relevant information such as past festivals, notable comics opened for, credits, or other achievements.

If you were just accepted the previous year, take a victory lap and allow others to join us. You are welcome to submit again next year.