The 39th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition will begin accepting applications from qualified stand-up comedians from around the world starting on May 1, 2018. The deadline for applications is September 15th. The competition runs in November.

For more information on what will be expected from your application: seattlecomedycompetition.org/how-to-apply.

With profound sadness, we join the many voices paying tribute to Peggy Platt, who passed away this morning.

A Seattle comedy legend, the only woman to have won the Seattle International Comedy Competition (in 1985) and a wonderful person…she will be missed.

It was an incredible season of comedy for the 38th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. We had great performances from all 32 performers. From the Preliminary Week shows, to the Semifinals and on to the Finals, we were told many times how strong people found this year’s comedians to be and how fun the shows were. We really had a great time bringing these shows to you.