After a five-year hiatus, Oak City Comedy Festival returned in 2025 — and the comeback was undeniable.

Packed rooms. Electric crowds. National talent. The city showed up.

Headlined by Paris Sashay, Jared Waters, and Bassam Shawl, the 2025 festival marked a powerful new chapter - one rooted in community, representation, and unforgettable live comedy.

What started as a grassroots vision has grown into a cultural staple in Raleigh’s creative scene.

We amplify underrepresented voices.
We build stages that create opportunity. We bring the city together through laughter.

The roots are strong.
The momentum is real.

And we’re just getting started! Join us October 14-18!2026!