Big Couch

Big Couch Big Couch provides opportunities for creatives to imagine and develop their work to inspire others.

Rooted in the “yes, and” philosophy of improv, we have shows and workshops for a wide variety of creative and comedic endeavors.

🥃 TOMORROW NIGHT 🥃 The Big Big Show is BACK and we're pouring out the laughs!Our guest storyteller is Matt Ray, Whisky M...
06/19/2026

🥃 TOMORROW NIGHT 🥃 The Big Big Show is BACK and we're pouring out the laughs!

Our guest storyteller is Matt Ray, Whisky Magazine's "World's Best Brand Ambassador for American Whiskey." Our improv cast is ready to turn his story into pure comedy chaos.

Don't sleep on this one. Grab your tickets NOW before they're gone!

📅 SATURDAY, JUNE 20
🕛 7:30 PM
📍 Big Couch — 1045 Desire Street
🎟️ $15 — online or at the door

True Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. See you there! 🎉

🌧️ Tonight's Double Duos show is canceled due to heavy rain predictions. We'd rather you stay dry than dodge puddles for...
06/17/2026

🌧️ Tonight's Double Duos show is canceled due to heavy rain predictions. We'd rather you stay dry than dodge puddles for laughs!

Stay safe out there, y'all!

THE BIG BIG SHOW: this week's storyteller pours more than just laughs 🥃This Saturday we welcome Matt Ray as our guest st...
06/16/2026

THE BIG BIG SHOW: this week's storyteller pours more than just laughs 🥃

This Saturday we welcome Matt Ray as our guest storyteller! Matt works for Sazerac Co, the largest liquor maker in North America, and was recently awarded Whisky Magazine's "World's Best Brand Ambassador for American Whiskey". He uses his previous experience as a bartender and public school teacher to make spirits and cocktails fun and approachable for the average person. In his free time he is an educator for the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and a trainer for SAFE Bar Network.

📅 Saturday, June 20
🕛 7:30 PM
📍 Big Couch — 1045 Desire Street
🎟️ $15 — online or at the door

True Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised.

CATALYST: Every Scene Lights the Next One on Fire ⚡Catalyst is the improv show that refuses to slow down. Scenes ignite ...
06/16/2026

CATALYST: Every Scene Lights the Next One on Fire ⚡

Catalyst is the improv show that refuses to slow down. Scenes ignite each other in real time, following the fun wherever it goes. Rules be damned!

Catalyst Improv happens every third Thursday at 8pm.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Big Couch at 1045 Desire Street in the Bywater
🎟️ Tickets available at bigcouchnola.com or at the door.

GAMES FOR GOOD: Come for the Tiles, Stay for the Good You're Doing 🀄We're elated to host open play mahjong with a purpos...
06/16/2026

GAMES FOR GOOD: Come for the Tiles, Stay for the Good You're Doing 🀄

We're elated to host open play mahjong with a purpose. Come socialize, enjoy the game, and know that every tile you touch benefits local performing arts organizations.

Open play mahjong is happening every Thursday at 6pm.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Big Couch at 1045 Desire Street in the Bywater
🎟️ Registration available at bigcouchnola.com

DOUBLE DUOS: What Happens When Two Improv Duos Become One? 👯Two pairs each bring their unique chemistry to the stage. Th...
06/15/2026

DOUBLE DUOS: What Happens When Two Improv Duos Become One? 👯

Two pairs each bring their unique chemistry to the stage. Then, they collide in a four-person mash-up that nobody, including them, can predict.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Big Couch at 1045 Desire Street in the Bywater
🎟️ Tickets available at bigcouchnola.com or at the door.

SHOWCASE FOR IMPROV 201 : A Brand New Class of Improvisers Is Ready to Show Off 🌟They've put in the work and now it's ti...
06/14/2026

SHOWCASE FOR IMPROV 201 : A Brand New Class of Improvisers Is Ready to Show Off 🌟

They've put in the work and now it's time to play! They have fresh skills, big energy, and comedy you definitely didn't see coming.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Big Couch at 1045 Desire Street in the Bywater
🎟️ Tickets available at bigcouchnola.com or at the door.

🌚 We're taking the night off! 🌚Sometimes we have to have fun in other ways! So, tonight we are taking off to take to the...
06/13/2026

🌚 We're taking the night off! 🌚

Sometimes we have to have fun in other ways! So, tonight we are taking off to take to the streets to enjoy the Pride Parade.

Check our calendar on our website to see what's coming soon!

FREE COMEDY JAM: Yes, It's Really Free and Yes, You Should Really Come 🎉Whether you're a seasoned scene-star or just imp...
06/12/2026

FREE COMEDY JAM: Yes, It's Really Free and Yes, You Should Really Come 🎉

Whether you're a seasoned scene-star or just improv-curious, this free jam is your playground. Aall levels welcome! All laughs encouraged!!

Our free improv comedy jam happens every Saturday at 1 pm.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Big Couch at 1045 Desire Street in the Bywater
🎟️ Free & open to all improvisers!

THE BIG BIG SHOW: True Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. 🤣Locals share their personal stories, and our improviser...
06/12/2026

THE BIG BIG SHOW: True Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. 🤣

Locals share their personal stories, and our improvisers take it somewhere no one saw coming. Every Saturday at 7:30 pm, and every show is as unique as each New Orleanian.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕖 7:30 PM
📍 Big Couch at 1045 Desire Street in the Bywater
🎟️ Tickets available at bigcouchnola.com or at the door.

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New Orleans, LA

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Tuesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm

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