SXSW Lineups
SXSW 2025 shares initial comedy lineup with Lauren Lapkus, T.J. Miller
Lauren Lapkus is coming to South by Southwest in a week.
February is almost over and South by Southwest (SXSW) has slid in just under the deadline with its initial comedy festival lineup. SXSW Comedy runs from March 7-10, featuring big and upcoming names in stand-up, improv, podcasting, and more.
Alongside individual performers like Brian Simpson, Godfrey, Lauren Lapkus, Lisa Gilroy, Punkie Johnson, Sam Jay, and T.J. Miller, the lineup is also organized by special programs. That should make it easy for attendees to find something new while also catching some of their favorites.
“SXSW hosts countless filmmakers, TV showrunners, and journalists, making SXSW Comedy rather unique among comedy festivals. It’s been a joy to watch so many comedians meet people at this festival who go on to change their lives with projects that live well beyond our stage,” said head of the SXSW Comedy Festival Charlie Sotelo in a press release. “Watching that ripple effect has been both humbling and deeply satisfying. It’s been a privilege to be a part of it.”
It's also unique because unlike the Interactive, Film & TV, and Music Festivals, the Comedy Festival doesn't have its own badges. Anyone registered for any of the above festivals (or anyone holding the all-inclusive Platinum Badge) can attend Comedy events.
2025 SXSW Comedy Festival Participants include:
- Alex English
- Anthony Atamanuik
- Aparna Nancherla
- Bonnie McFarlane
- Brian Simpson
- Caitlin Peluffo
- Chad Damiani
- Christina Catherine Martinez
- Doug Benson
- Drew Dunn
- Godfrey
- Greer Barnes
- Ian Lara
- James Adomian
- Jay Jurden
- Joe DeRosa
- Katherine Blanford
- Kristen Toomey
- Laura Peek
- Lauren Lapkus
- Lisa Gilroy
- Lynne Koplitz
- Maddie Wiener
- Matt Besser
- Megan Gailey
- Melissa Villaseñor
- Natalie Palamides
- Nick Thune
- Nico Carney
- Opey Olagbaju
- Pete Lee
- Punkie Johnson
- Reggie Conquest
- Rich Vos
- Sam Jay
- Scott Aukerman
- Sean Patton
- Stuart Goldsmith
- T.J. Miller
2025 SXSW Comedy Festival Special Programs include:
- An Evening at the Hollywood Improv
- Bonnie McFarlane: None of This Is Real
- The Comedian’s Comedian
- Comedy Bang! Bang! The Podcast
- Don’t Tell Comedy All-Stars
- Doug Loves Movies
- ELON MUSK: DISRUPT DEMOCRACY... LOL
- Elysian Nights ATX
- Gotham Comedy Club Presents
- improv4humans
- Southwest Skankfest
- Stand Up and Clown
- The Stand Presents WITZ Live at SXSW
- The Street Meat: A Comedic Celebration of Food Trucks, Grease Pits, and Sandwich Shops
- Upright Citizens Brigade's ASSSSCAT
- Would You Bang Him?
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The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
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Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
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The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
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Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
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Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
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Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri