April 22 – 23, 2023
Excused Absence Festival
Comedy for All Ages
Austin, Texas
Sure, it’s PG. But it’s also hilarious.
Two Days of Comedy Shows, Performance Opportunities, Workshops & More
Who Attends the Fest? Comedy fans, performers, students and educators of all ages and backgrounds.
Who Performs at the Fest? Stand Ups, Improv and Sketch Troupes from Austin and beyond. Most sets include both youth & adult acts. We are proud to include some of Austin’s most talented comics as well as up-and-comers of all ages. Submissions to perform are open until March 15. Apply here.
Who Teaches at the Fest? Faculty members, coaches, performers and directors from Austin’s acclaimed comedy scene.
Where is the Fest? Austin, Texas! Saturday events are held at Zach Theatre. Sunday events take place at ColdTowne Theater.
ExAb Fest is a unique opportunity for audiences of all ages to see some Austin’s best comedy acts in an all ages setting. Sure, it’s PG. But it’s also hilarious.
The most fun you can have in a theater.*
*Why not?
First held in 2015 at ColdTowne Theater, ExAb Fest is a yearly comedy festival that features original comedy from performers of all ages.
This year, we focus on Improv Comedy performed by the funniest people around.
ExAb Fest is an All Ages Comedy Marathon, Workshops, Social Events and Performance Opportunities. Featuring the some of the best Improv, Sketch and Stand Up acts from Austin and Beyond.
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