Out of Bounds Comedy Festival to Return to Austin
The citys signature comedy event will bring diverse sketch, improv, and stand-up performances to local stages this November.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Comedy
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The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival returns to Austin in November 2026 for its second post-COVID iteration. The event features a diverse lineup of sketch, improv, and stand-up acts performing across multiple theaters.
Why it matters
The festival marks a shift in scheduling from its traditional September dates to November. This change allows the event to incorporate timely cultural commentary directly into its programming.
The improv troupe Y'all We Asian typically commands a 1-hour residency show slot. Festival organizers have confirmed this runtime for their scheduled performance.
The players
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival
This annual Austin event curates a wide variety of comedy acts, focusing on the intersection of sketch, improv, and stand-up performance.
Over the Lege
This sketch comedy troupe is known for satirizing local and state political events through a comedic lens.
Y'all We Asian
An improv troupe that highlights the experiences and perspectives of Asian American performers through spontaneous theater.
The details
Programming features stand-up comics Jiavani, Oscar Montoya, and Zeke Nicholson alongside the show A Funny Feeling, which pairs comedians with therapists. The sketch troupe Over the Lege is set to perform two days after the midterm election, with plans to integrate current results into their routine.
Timeline
The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival takes place in November 2026.
The sketch show Over the Lege performs two days after the midterm election.
Industry Dynamics
The festival marks a continued recovery for live performance spaces following the 2020 COVID-19 festival hiatus. This shift to November programming allows the festival to remain competitive within the crowded live entertainment landscape.
Attendees can catch a variety of performances across multiple venues throughout the city. Tickets are organized by themed shows, allowing fans to select specific styles of comedy ranging from improv to therapist-led stand-up.
The takeaway
Moving the event to November allows the comedy festival to engage directly with current events like the midterm elections. Audiences should check the official schedule to confirm venue locations as the event dates approach.
Further reading
For more on the local scene, visit Austin Comedy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Austin Chronicle.
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