2025
SUBMISSIONS

THE FESTIVAL

WHEN

oct 16-19, 2025

WHERE

ST. LOUIS

10 stages across the Grove neighborhood & other satellite venues throughout St. Louis, MO

PERFORMER selections

STAND-UP COMICS

40+

SKETCH / VARIETY

25+

IMPROV PLAYERS

40+

SUBMISSION FEE

$35

WHY APPLY?

FUN CROWDS

As St. Louis’ biggest weekend of comedy since 2017, Flyover Comedy Festival brings audiences ready to laugh for 40+ events over four days. We take care in making sure all stages are set up for a great night of comedy for performers and audiences alike, from optimal sound and lighting to pre-show announcements and seating arrangements.

ACCOMMODATIONS & PERKS

If accepted to the festival, Flyover Comedy Festival will take care of your hotel stay at The Cheshire, nightly meals, a brunch, and reimburse your airfare up to $350.00. Additionally, we offer performers complimentary headshots and at least one taping of a set at the festival. You will also receive a tote bag with a 2025 festival tee, poster, coupons for neighborhood businesses, and other goods.

INDUSTRY PRESENCE

Years ago we introduced Just for Laughs showcases and an industry workshop at the festival, and we haven’t stopped adding opportunities to connect with industry since. The 2025 festival will welcome industry professionals from across the country for panel discussions, industry showcases and social events.

THE HANGS

The comedy shows are killer, but as organizers, it’s our favorite weekend of the year because of the hangs. Performers have multiple opportunities to connect with other performers and industry professionals from across the country at social events and after-parties throughout the weekend. It’s also festival tradition to organize a field trip for performers to a St. Louis attraction each year.

Ready to Submit?

Please review our Submission Guidelines. 

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  • “Flyover Comedy Fest is exactly what a comedy festival should be: well-curated, hilarious lineups featuring diverse comedy voices, venues all within walking distance of one another in a cool part of town, and great after-parties for the comics. 10 out of 10. Would eat here again!”

    Adam Cayton-Holland
    2021 Performer
    Producer, High Plains Comedy Festival

  • “The Flyover fest is the best! The team is lovely and everyone gave me lots of snacks and the crowds were amazing and the beer was good too. I can’t wait to come back.”

    Rachel Feinstein
    2021 Performer

  • "Cannot thank you enough for the amazing experience that was Flyover. You all do SUCH an incredible job. Andre and I had such a blast and felt so taken care of every step of the way, thank you for having us and for providing such a wonderful time!"

    Maggie Maxwell
    2022 Performer

  • "I had an amazing time, thanks so much for having me. It was nice to see a little bit of STL and White Castle!"

    Mo Welch
    2022 Performer

  • "Thank you so much for having me at the festival last weekend. Everything was so well organized and put together. I had a great time and got to see a bunch of comics I hadn't seen before."

    Talent Manager
    Arsonhouse Entertainment

  • "Thanks for a great weekend of comedy. Big fan of what you guys are doing with the fest. "

    Executive Talent Consultant
    Netflix is a Joke / Just for Laughs

  • "Truly, truly--you put on a fantastic festival. Thank you. I was treated so well and I was on really great shows and I had the kind of festival experience I've always wanted, but not really had. I can only imagine the time and effort it all took, but I appreciate it."

    Dana Ehrmann
    2022 Performer

  • "Thank you so much for having us at Flyover this year! We had such a blast. I know I told you on the way out of the Sarah show (which was also a highlight of my comedy career) but it was truly so well organized and such an easy start to finish experience, which I can't say about every festival I've been to. Please thank your wife for us as well, the gift baskets were unreal and it was so nice to meet her! Congrats on your baby, and hope to see you guys next time we come through St. Louis!"

    Alex Kumin
    2022 Performer

  • "Thanks for all your hard work. I had an absolute blast. Really appreciate it. Hope you're getting some much needed rest this week haha. All the best and thanks again!"

    Tyler Horvath
    2022 Performer

  • "Thank you again so much for the best festival I've attended and one of the most fun weekends I've had all year round."

    Rebecca Robinson

  • “A fantastic comedy festival for audiences and comedians alike! Flyover is so well organized, professionally put together, and fun. The comedy scene here in St Louis is incredible. Great audiences, and a really solid weekend of shows!”

    Raj Suresh