Stand-Up Comedy in Tampa

This is your guide to stand-up comedy in Tampa Bay — every upcoming club night, showcase, and touring headliner across the region, updated daily. Whether you want a big-name comedian working a full hour or a local lineup of Florida's sharpest, the shows below are sorted by date and showtime so you can find a night out fast.

The anchors of Tampa stand-up are Side Splitters in Carrollwood — the area's longest-running club, classic dinner-and-a-show — and the Funny Bone in Ybor City, which books national touring acts you'll recognize from Netflix and the late-night circuit. For something edgier and more independent, Ybor's The Gimmick and The Commodore run showcases packed with local talent, while across the bay Spitfire Comedy House and St. Pete Comedy Club keep Pinellas County's scene thriving.

Stand-up is the easiest comedy night to plan around: you get a clear lineup, a set start time, and usually a headliner you can look up beforehand. Club shows typically run a cover charge (and sometimes a two-item minimum), while indie showcases tend to be cheaper — and Tampa has plenty of free and under-$20 options if you're watching your budget. Weekend headliner shows often sell out, so book ahead and arrive 30–45 minutes early for good seats.

Want the freshest, rawest material instead of a polished headliner? Check Tampa's open mics. Prefer something unscripted and interactive? Improv shows are a great change of pace. Or just see what stand-up is on tonight and this weekend.