The Big Sky Comedy Festival brings comedic talent from across the U.S. - and beyond - together in Billings, Montana, for a week of laughter and entertainment.

 

Since 2012, Big Sky has established itself as one of the top comedy festivals in the country, hosting exceptional showcases to sold out crowds, and creating meaningful connections between performers and industry.

 

The Big Sky lineup features 24 comedians, handpicked from a large pool of applicants. With 10+ shows in venues across the city, the festival is always packed with creative new shows to keep things fresh and fun. Schedule highlights have included “Comics Under the Influence,” “Ladies of Laughter,” and "The Family Friendly Show."

 

Big Sky Comedy Festival comedians don't come just to perform - they're here to compete in the festival’s signature event, "The Competition,” which splits the comedians into teams for an exciting head-to-head battle. During the festival, catch Team Seely (led by local comedian Lukas Seely) face off against Team Auggie (led by comedian and Billings native Auggie Smith), in official competition shows at The Red Door and High Horse.

 

The competition is scored by a panel of industry judges, which has featured representatives from CBS, NBC, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and many more - ensuring the festival's best comics move on to the next round.

 

The top 8 comedians advance to the grand finale, held at the historic Alberta Bair Theater, where one will be crowned MVP. 

 

The 2025 Big Sky Comedy Festival MVP will receive their own comedy special, produced by Open Bar Comedy.