Prizes:

Grand Prize

• $1,500 Cash

• 10 show guest spots at various clubs

• Passed as a comic at LBC

• Featured on Laughing Buddha Comedy’s:

  • Social media platforms

  • Newsletter to more than 10,000 people, including industry partners

• Paid guest spots at sponsor venues

2nd Place:

• $300 Cash

3rd Place:

• $200 Cash

Semi-Final Round:

• $100 dollars will be awarded in each show to the top comic as decided by the audience, staff, and industry judges

Festival Dates:

• Tuesday october 13th, 2026 - Thursday November 5th, 2026 (Must be available for all dates)

  • Preliminary Round: The Buddha Room

    • Tuesday, October 13th, 7:00 PM

    • Tuesday, October 13th, 8:45 PM

    • Wednesday, October 14th, 7:00 PM

    • Wednesday, October 14th, 8:45 PM

    • Thursday, October 15th, 7:00 PM

    • Thursday, October 15th, 9:00 PM

    • Friday, October 16th, 5:00 PM

    • Friday, October 16th, 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, October 17th, 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 PM

    • Sunday, October 18th, 6:00 PM

    • Sunday, October 18th, 8:00 PM

  • Quarter-Final Round: The Buddha Room

    • Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00 PM

    • Wednesday, October 21st, 9:00 PM

    • Thursday, October 22nd, 7:00 PM

    • Thursday, October 22nd, 9:00 PM

    • Friday, October 23rd, 7:00 PM

    • Friday, October 23rd, 9:00 PM

  • Semi-Final Round: The Buddha Room

    • Tuesday, October 27th, 8:00 PM

    • Wednesday, October 28th, 8:00 PM

  • Final Round: The Buddha Room

    • Thursday, Nov 5th, 8:00 PM