Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival is expanding its 2025 lineup to include Aziz Ansari and Tiffany Haddish

This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy.

Comedy fans, rejoice! Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival is back for a two-week run this April and they’re pulling out all the stops, promising groundbreaking stand-up shows, hilarious skits and rousing musical comedy.

From April 9th ​​to 19th, more than 100 comedians from around the world will take the stage at over 10 different venues across the city. The festival has just announced a second wave of talent, including comedy royalty Aziz Ansari, Tiffany Haddish And Michael Yo.

They will be joined on stage by other headliners such as: John Waters, Pete Holmes, Zarna Garg, Caitlin ReillyAnd Janeane Garofalo. These newcomers add to an already impressive lineup Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil Live, Atsuko Okatsuka, Joey “Coco” Diaz, Maria Bamfordand many more.

How do I get tickets to Moontower comedy shows? Do I need ID?

Single tickets are available for the headliner shows at Moontower. Badge holder pre-sales for new headliners begin Tuesday, December 10th and run through Thursday, December 12th. All remaining tickets go on general sale December 13th.

Moontower Comedy Festival badges and tickets to previously announced headlining sets are on sale now. Here’s how to grab yours:

• In Person: Visit the Paramount Theater box office for a more traditional experience.

• By Phone: Call 512-474-1221 to secure your spot over the phone.

Badges give you four days of access to club shows, star-studded showcases, podcasts and late-night parties. Additionally, badge holders gain early access to purchase tickets to headlining shows at venues such as Paramount and Bass Concert Hall. You can also upgrade to a Club Premium badge to receive premium seating, skip-the-line privileges and other exclusive perks.

Which comedians played at the Moontower Comedy Fest?

Previous headliners include Mike Birbiglia, Kathy Griffin, Ronny Chieng, Chris Redd, And Chloe Fineman.

Moontower hosts comedy shows and podcasts in Austin year-round. For more information about upcoming events, visit austintheatre.org.

This article originally appeared on the Austin American-Statesman: Aziz Ansari returns to the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin in April