The Funniest Person In Louisville contest from Louisville Laughs returns for 2026 with the semifinals and finals at the Louisville Comedy Club July 7-9.
Comics can register here
What is the Funniest Person In Louisville contest?
It’s a competition for standup comics with competition in Amateur and Semi-Pro categories.
Amateurs get 5 minutes on stage and Semi-Pros get 7 minutes and must do new material if they reach the finals.
Amateurs typically are newer comics and Semi-Pros generally have more tested material and have been paid to host or feature at shows.
Funniest Person In Louisville 2025 top finishers, including Semi-Pro winner John Dollar and Amateur winner Ali Hussein.
Where is the FPIL being held?
Opening rounds are:
June 7, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
June 13, Roselynn Hill Winery, Jeffersontown
June 19, TEN20 Clarksville Taproom
June 21, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Just added: May 27, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
The semifinals will be July 7-8 at Louisville Comedy Club and the finals on July 9 at LCC.
Additional opening round dates will be added as needed.
Who can enter?
Any comics who can be in Louisville on the dates of their shows are eligible to participate. Louisville Laughs works with comics to choose preferred dates for shows as much as possible.
Entry fee is $25 and due by May 1.
How does it work?
In each round, a panel of judges will vote on their favorites, and audience members also receive ballots and vote. The top picks by the judges and audience advance.
Why should I enter?
The FPIL typically has great crowds, often with sold-out shows. Comics have the opportunity to purchase a professional video of their sets and also are free to tape their own sets.
Each comic receives a unique Promo Code for the opening rounds. If audience members buy tickets using your code, you get $5 and the audience members save $5.
All the entry fees go toward prize money in the Amateur and Semi-Pro categories, paying out for the top 3 places in each.
Comics who do well often get booked on shows, even if they don’t advance.
How can I enter?
Use this form to register.
Entry fee of $25 is due by May 1. It can be paid via:
Venmo: @Louisville-Laughs
CashApp: $CreigEwing
PayPal: @LouisvilleLaughs
Questions?
Email Louisville Laughs at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
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