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West End Comedy Fest will take place March 6-8, 2026 in Atlanta’s Historic West End Neighborhood!

Featuring 9 nationally touring headliners and 50+ selected comics from around the country.

08/24/2026

Submission price goes up September 1st!

*March 5-7, 2027* Atlanta, Georgia

Headliners: Laurie Kilmartin, Sasheer Zamata, Guy Branum, Emma Willmann, Michael Palascak, Olivia Carter, Amy Miller, Katie Hughes, BTuck + more shows TBA.

Comics accepted into WECF will receive:

-At least 2 performances, including 1 headliner show

-Lodging (hotel room w/ another comic of same gender)

-Free professional headshots by Lola Scott

-Festival T-Shirt and swag bag

-Food/Drinks

-Bowling (and lunch)

-After parties planned by younger comics in the scene because we are old

-Industry panel

-Other stuff we’ll think of later

***One comic will receive a $500 Best of West Award***

Submissions are $30 through August 31st and $40 September 1st-November 1st

Selected comics will be announced on or before December 1st.

Come party with us in the ATL!

08/17/2026

We’re already working on lining up some great industry for the 6th Annual West End Comedy Festival!

Here are some of the amazing folks we already have coming to check out our hilarious comics!

Early bird submissions close in two weeks. Submissions close November 1st!

08/01/2026

Submissions for the 6th Annual West End Comedy Festival open Saturday, August 1st!

*March 5-7, 2027* Atlanta, Georgia

Headliners: Laurie Kilmartin, Sasheer Zamata, Guy Branum, Emma Willmann, Michael Palascak, Olivia Carter, Amy Miller, Katie Hughes, BTuck + more shows TBA.

Comics accepted into WECF will receive:

-At least 2 performances, including 1 headliner show

-Lodging (hotel room w/ another comic of same gender)

-Free professional headshots by Lola Scott

-Festival T-Shirt and swag bag

-Food/Drinks

-Bowling (and lunch)

-After parties planned by younger comics in the scene because we are old

-Industry panel

-Other stuff we’ll think of later

***One comic will receive a $500 Best of West Award***

Submissions are $30 through August 31st and $40 September 1st-November 1st

Selected comics will be announced on or before December 1st.

Come party with us in the ATL!

07/23/2026

One comic at WECF will win a Best of Fest Award!

Past winners include Gabbie Watts, marietta 🌞, Chanel Ali, Chris Higgins!

This year it could be you!

07/22/2026

So excited to have with us for WECF!

Road Trip: improv based on real stories is an award-winning completely improvised show based on real stories featuring a rotating cast of some of the best and newest improvisers + storytellers in ATL. Previous storytellers have been seen on shows like America’s Got Talent, Parks and Rec, Dropout, ESPN, Grace and Frankie, FOX’s Animal Control, Just for Laughs, Conan, Wild ‘N Out, Comedy Central, Late Night, FX’s English Teacher, SURVIVOR, Smosh, and more! Some of the most recent guests were Josh Ruben and Anna Garcia from Dropout. Road Trip is an energetic celebration of comedy and community, and has been previously described as “the heartbeat of Atlanta improv.”

Submissions for WECF open August 1st.

Tickets and passes on sale, soon!

07/21/2026

We’re pumped to have Mermaid Comedy Hour joining us for WECF!

MERMAID COMEDY HOUR is a monthly show at the legendary Hollywood Improv featuring LA’s top up-and-coming female and nonbinary comedians. With a fantastic reputation and a truly fun community of comics, fans, and industry regulars alike, MCH has been running for over 10 years and proudly showcases fresh, diverse lineups each month. Previous acts include Chelsea Handler, Margaret Cho, Taylor Tomlinson, Atsuko, Robby Hoffman, Beth Stelling, Lisa Ann Walter, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, Robby Hoffman, Maria Bamford, Zainab Johnson, Steph Tolev, Aparna Nancherla, and many more!

WECF submissions open August 1st.

Tickets and passes on sale, soon!

07/20/2026

Submissions for the 6th Annual West End Comedy Festival open Friday, August 1st!

*March 5-7, 2027* Atlanta, Georgia

Headliners: Laurie Kilmartin, Sasheer Zamata, Guy Branum, Emma Willmann, Michael Palascak, Olivia Carter, Amy Miller, Katie Hughes, BTuck + more shows TBA.

Comics accepted into WECF will receive:

-At least 2 performances, including 1 headliner show

-Lodging (hotel room w/ another comic of same gender)

-Free professional headshots by Lola Scott

-Festival T-Shirt and swag bag

-Food/Drinks

-Bowling (and lunch)

-After parties planned by younger comics in the scene because we are old

-Industry panel

-Other stuff we’ll think of later

***One comic will receive a $500 Best of West Award***

Submissions are $30 through August 31st and $40 September 1st-November 1st

Selected comics will be announced on or before December 1st.

Come party with us in the ATL!

07/16/2026

Stoked to have the hilarious Olivia Carter headlining WECF!

Olivia Carter is a comedian and writer based in New York. In 2025, she was named a New Face at Just For Laughs, the festival’s annual short list of comics about to break. Since then, she has done a set on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, taped a special with Don’t Tell Comedy, and made the semifinals on Kevin Hart’s Funny AF, now on Netflix. Her comedy is dry, a little mean, and very sure of itself. Clean enough for late night, mean enough that you remember it.

Submissions open August 1st.

Tickets and passes on sale, soon!

07/12/2026

Hell yeah Katie Hughes is headlining WECF!

Katie Hughes is an Atlanta-based comedian and writer who Creative Loafing Atlanta named Critics’ Choice Best Comedian & Readers’ Choice Best Celebrity.

Her credits include Stand-Up NBC Finalist, Conan O’Brien’s “Team Coco House,” and Adult Swim’s Swap Shop. She has also featured at SXSW, Limestone Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and headlined at Red Clay Comedy Festival.

Dogs love her. Audiences love her. You’ll love her.

Submissions open August 1st.

Tickets and passes are on sale now!

07/09/2026

We’ve got the hilarious Comedian Brian Tucker coming back to headline WECF!

Brian Tucker, better known as B Tuck, is an Atlanta-based stand-up comedian with more than a decade of experience bringing his high-energy storytelling and sharp wit to audiences across the United States and internationally.

A finalist in the HBO/ABFF Comedy Wings Competition, B Tuck has been featured on 85 South’s 5 On It, All Def Roast Me Battlegrounds, Chocolate Sundaes, Comedy Bar TV, Don’t Tell Comedy, SiriusXM, and the Tubi original film Joke Book.

Known for his relatable storytelling, quick crowd work, and infectious energy, B Tuck transforms everyday life, fatherhood, and relationships into unforgettable comedy. He is currently headlining his Brand New Baby Daddy… Again Comedy Tour, bringing his signature style to comedy clubs, theaters, and festivals across the United States and internationally. Whether performing for intimate comedy club crowds or packed festival audiences, B Tuck delivers a show that keeps audiences laughing long after the lights come up.

Submissions open August 1st.

Tickets and passes on sale, soon!

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