# Esther's Follies

> Esther's Follies is Austin’s longest‑running comedy show and the most celebrated comedy troupe in Texas. For nearly 50 years it has blended political satire, Vegas‑style magic and musical mayhem into one unforgettable performancehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=Austin%E2%80%99s%20. Reviewers describe it as pure comedic genius—part political satire, part magic and all hilarityhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=Austin%E2%80%99s%20. Shows run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the theatre on Sixth Street. The lobby opens at 6 p.m. for 7 p.m. performances and 8:20 p.m. for 9 p.m. performances; pre‑show begins 15 minutes before showtime and the show lasts about 1½ hours with a short intermissionhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=Our%20lobby%20is%20open%20at,40%20minutes%20before%20the%20show. There is no minimum age requirement but the humour resembles late‑night televisionhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=There%20is%20NO%20minimum%20age,door%20for%20being%20too%20young. Dress is casual, there’s no drink minimum and the bar serves popcorn and candy while a taqueria offers tacos and snacks during showtimehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=. All seats are reserved, refunds are available up to the day before the show and parking is recommended at the Convention Center garage a block awayhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=All%20seats%20are%20reserved%20and,show%20you%20to%20your%20seats.

## About the show
- [About Us](https://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us): Learn how this iconic Austin comedy troupe mixes sharp satire, magic and musical numbers. Esther’s Follies has entertained audiences for nearly five decades and is often called Austin’s answer to Saturday Night Livehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=Austin%E2%80%99s%20.

## Shows & tickets
- [Tickets](https://www.esthersfollies.com/tickets): Book tickets for performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The lobby opens 60 minutes before the first show and 40 minutes before the late show. Pre‑show starts 15 minutes before curtain, and the main show runs 90 minutes with a brief intermissionhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=Our%20lobby%20is%20open%20at,40%20minutes%20before%20the%20show.
- [Pre‑show recommendations](https://www.esthersfollies.com/pre-show): Find parking, hotel and restaurant recommendations near the theatre. Parking is typically available at the Austin Convention Center garage (601 E 5th St), and nearby dining options range from Parkside and III Forks to taquerias and BBQ jointshttps://www.esthersfollies.com/pre-show#:~:text=Parking%20recommendations.

## Policies & FAQs
- [FAQs and need‑to‑know](https://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#your-questions-answered): There is no minimum age limit but the show may not suit younger childrenhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=There%20is%20NO%20minimum%20age,door%20for%20being%20too%20young. Seating is reserved and assigned, so check in with your ticket or email when you arrivehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=All%20seats%20are%20reserved%20and,show%20you%20to%20your%20seats. The show is 90 minutes long with a 5‑minute intermissionhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=The%20show%20is%20an%20hour,a%20short%205%20minute%20intermission. There is no drink minimum and casual attire is welcomehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=. Refunds are available until the day before the showhttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=We%20will%20issue%20you%20a,for%20use%20to%20future%20performances, and parking is recommended at the Convention Center garagehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=As%20downtown%20street%20parking%20is,night%2C%20depending%20on%20the%20event.
- [Food & drinks](https://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#food): Enjoy popcorn, candy and drinks from the bar, or visit the Taqueria Las Chismosas in the courtyard for tacos, burritos and quesadillas during showtimehttps://www.esthersfollies.com/about-us#:~:text=Yes%2C%20our%20bar%20offers%20freshly,popped%20popcorn%20and%20candy.

## Blog & news
- [The Esther’s Blog](https://www.esthersfollies.com/news): Articles covering Austin’s comedy scene, things to do in town, and behind‑the‑scenes stories about Esther’s Follieshttps://www.esthersfollies.com/news#:~:text=January%2028%2C%202026%20Comedy%20Clubs,in%20Austin%20READ%20FULL%20BLOG.

## Contact & location
- [Contact Us](https://www.esthersfollies.com/contact-us): Reach out with questions about tickets, group bookings or media inquirieshttps://www.esthersfollies.com/contact-us#:~:text=Let%27s%20Talk. The theatre is located at 525 E Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78701https://www.esthersfollies.com/contact-us#:~:text=Performing%20Every%20Week%20in%20the,in%20Austin%20%E2%80%93%206th%20Street. For tickets and information email **tickets@esthersfollies.com** or call **512‑320‑0198**https://www.esthersfollies.com/contact-us#:~:text=tickets%40esthersfollies.