ImprovFestivals.orgOut of Bounds Comedy Festival
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 5-8, 2026 |
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Language | English |
| Founded | 2002 by Jeremy Sweetlamb |
| Organization | 501(c)(3) nonprofit (since 2009) |
| Website | oobfest.com |
| oobfest | |
| @oobfest | |
| Discord | discord.gg/6zakQhtATE |
Overview
The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival (OOB) is Austin's longest-running and largest nonprofit comedy festival, showcasing improv, sketch, and standup from Austin and around the globe. Founded in 2002 by Jeremy Sweetlamb, the first edition featured seven local improv troupes plus groups from College Station, Dallas, and Kentucky, performing over two nights at The Hideout Theatre.
Since then OOB has grown into a multi-day, multi-venue festival drawing performers from across the country and internationally. A second stage was added in 2005, the festival achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 2009, and standup was integrated into the lineup in 2010.
Submissions
Submissions for 2026 are open through June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm. Improv and sketch acts get 25-35 minute slots (visiting troupes get two slots); stand-up slots run 5-10 minutes. Fees are tiered: Early Bird through May 31 ($15 for 1-2 performers, $35 for 3+) and Regular June 1-30 ($25 for 1-2 performers, $45 for 3+). Notifications begin July 15, with the full lineup announced August 15. Apply via the submission form.