Cape Fear Comedy Festival
Every May, Wilmington transforms into a comedy destination for the Cape Fear Comedy Festival. Hosted primarily at Dead Crow Comedy Room, the festival features multiple days of shows, workshops, and the finals of Port City's Top Comic competition.
What to Expect
- National Headliners - Touring comedians you've seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, and late night
- Local Showcases - The best of Wilmington's comedy scene
- Port City's Top Comic Finals - Watch local comedians compete for the title
- Improv & Sketch Shows - DareDevil Improv and special performances
- Workshops - Learn from visiting pros
Port City's Top Comic
Running alongside the festival, the Port City's Top Comic competition crowns Wilmington's funniest comedian. Local and regional comics compete through preliminary rounds leading to the festival finals.
Cape Fear Comedy Festival
Held annually in May at Dead Crow Comedy Room and downtown Wilmington venues.
Festival InfoPast Performers
The festival has featured comedians including nationally touring headliners and rising stars from across the Southeast.
Get Involved
Want to perform at the festival? Watch for open submission calls in early spring, or get noticed at Dead Crow's open mics throughout the year.