Dallas Indie Comedy Fest Returns for Second Year

Arts Mission Oak Cliff to host four-day celebration of comedy, creativity, and community

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:52pm

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The second annual Dallas Indie Comedy Festival, created by the Dallas-based nonprofit Indie Creative Lab, will take place this week at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. The festival features over 100 comedians from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across the country, with the Los Angeles-based silent comedy troupe Silent Partners as the headliner act.

Why it matters

The Dallas Indie Comedy Fest aims to showcase the vibrant local comedy scene while also bringing in top talent from around the nation, providing a platform for independent and emerging comedic artists to connect with audiences and each other.

The details

The four-day festival will include social events, workshops, and live indie comedy performances. The highlight is the Saturday night show featuring Silent Partners' 'Picture Show', which brings a silent movie to life onstage with live piano accompaniment. Tickets start at $15, with weekend badge options available.

  • The Dallas Indie Comedy Fest runs from Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The Silent Partners 'Picture Show' performance is scheduled for Saturday night.

The players

Indie Creative Lab

The Dallas-based nonprofit organization that created the Dallas Indie Comedy Fest.

Arts Mission Oak Cliff

The venue hosting the second annual Dallas Indie Comedy Festival.

Silent Partners

The Los Angeles-based silent comedy troupe serving as the headliner act for this year's festival.

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The takeaway

The Dallas Indie Comedy Fest has established itself as an important annual event for celebrating independent comedy and fostering a sense of community among local and visiting performers, further cementing Oak Cliff's reputation as a hub for arts and culture in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.