You Can't Miss
The Comedy.
The Competition.
The Purvis.
The Purvis Wilson Funniest Stand-Up in Dallas competition is the most electrifying stand-up tournament in Texas. This is the stage where the best of the best throw down for the crown of best Stand-Up in Dallas. From packed-out qualifying rounds to the high-stakes wildcard, through semifinals and a championship that always sells out, every night is a battle of wit, skill, and pure comic fire.
Judges: A Panel of Judges Led by Magen King.
*Surprise Judges To Be Announced
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6 Qualifying Rounds, 1 Wildcard Round, 2 Semifinals & the Championships!
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Watch 12 comics in each round rise, fall, and fight their way to the championship.
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Claim bragging rights: “I saw them win before they blew up.”
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The best comedy showdown in Texas
Schedule
September 28 • Qualifier Rounds 1 & 2
October 12 • Qualifier Rounds 3 & 4
October 19 • Qualifier Rounds 5 & 6
October 26 • Wildcard Round
Nov 9 • Semifinals • Rounds 1 & 2
Nov 30 • Championships
You Can't Miss
The Comedy.
The Competition.
The Purvis.
This is the stage where the best of the best throw down for the crown of Funniest Stand-Up in Dallas. From packed-out qualifying rounds to the high-stakes wildcard, through semifinals and a championship that always sells out, every night is a battle of wit, skill, and pure comic fire.
Judges: Judge name, Judge name, Judge Name
About the Competition
• 6 Qualifying Rounds, 1 Wildcard Round, 2 Semifinals & the Championships!
• Watch 12 comics in each round rise, fall, and fight their way to the top.
• Claim bragging rights: “I saw them win before they blew up.”
• The best comedy showdown in Texas
MEET THE COMPETITORS
The best stand-up comedians in North Texas
converge on Dallas for their chance to
battle it out and win the prize.
MEET THE COMPETITORS
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
ROUND 3
ROUND 4
ROUND 5
ROUND 6
WILDCARD
SEMIS 1
SEMIS 2
2025 Competition Schedule
And tickets
Qualifiers & Semis: $15 Tickets
+ $5.68 Taxes & Fees
Championship: $20 Tickets
+ $6.36 Taxes & Fees
The Purvis Prize
From
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$500 Dollars
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A Headline Show on our Mainstage
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A Handshake from Purvis himself
From Our Sponsor
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Photo Coverage of Headline show
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On-Site Headshot Session
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Tape of Headline Set, Captioned Clips, Submission Tape, Recap Reel
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Custom EPK
ALL EVENTS AT OUR COMEDY CLUB IN
HISTORIC DEEP ELLUM
You’ll enjoy:
Our Mainstage Theater: Completely Renovated & Gorgeously-lit
Easily Accessible Free & Meter Parking
Craft Cocktails, Apps & Entrees
One of the Best Patios in Deep Ellum
Mix & Mingle with the Comedians at the Bar or on the Patio
