« All Events Float of Fools: Carnival-themed Improv Comedy January 31, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Parade traffic, king cake chaos, and improv gone wild! Float of Fools satirizes the messy, hilarious madness of New Orleans Carnival.Ever wondered what happens when parade float…
« All Events Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars February 4, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Catch the next big names in improv at Up Next, a showcase featuring emerging troupes ready to light up the stage. Each group brings their…
« All Events Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers February 5, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Improvisers show of their new skills having completed their improv course at Big CouchPrepare for an evening that’s beyond ordinary comedy! Join us as a group…
« All Events Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs February 18, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Big Couch has asked some of its favorite improvisers to partner up in this unscripted comedy show. Two pairs will perform long-form improv comedy separately, and then…
« All Events Catalyst: Fast-Paced Improv Comedy from a Spark February 19, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Catalyst is fast, tangential improv where one spark ignites the next. Scenes shift quickly, following the fun, not the rules.Every idea ignites something new. That's the…
« All Events Scene Smash Improv Comedy February 20, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Chaos unfolds when Big Couch students, alumni, and faculty come together for a night of improv comedy. Get ready for a high-energy night of improv comedy with Scene Smash,…
« All Events Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers February 21, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join other comedic improvisers of all levels for a fun set of scenes.Just because improv is unscripted, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all…
« All Events The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling February 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm True Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. The Big Big Show turns New Orleans tales into unpredictable, unforgettable comedy.Every Saturday night at Big Couch, The…
« All Events Cards of Destiny: Unscripted Comedy Competition February 21, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm We've gathered up some incredibly talented improvisers to test their abilities by chance, and you get to decide the Ultimate Joker! Regular playing cards become comedy challenges,…
« All Events Start of Improv 101 Course February 22, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm We think improv is an awesome foundation for connecting with others and the world, and we want to share that with folks all over the New Orleans area.…
« All Events Nerd Night: A Comedic Study of Science February 20, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Science + Improv = Nerdy Fun Who says you can't laugh and learn? Because YOU CAN! We've invited some really smart friends to tell us a little…
« All Events Match Game: Improv Comedy Meets Game Show February 27, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Classic TV meets improv chaos with wild panelists and un-blanking-believable fun! Don't miss the Big Couch version of Match Game! Inspired by the classic TV show, this…
« All Events Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers February 28, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join other comedic improvisers of all levels for a fun set of scenes.Just because improv is unscripted, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all…
« All Events The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling February 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm True Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. The Big Big Show turns New Orleans tales into unpredictable, unforgettable comedy.Every Saturday night at Big Couch, The…
« All Events A Night Show with Kris Newman: Stand-up Comedy, Interviews, Sketch, & More! February 28, 2026 | 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm Late-night talk shows have a special kind of magic—hilarious guests, sharp-witted interviews, unpredictable bits, and nonstop laughs. And here at Big…
