Comedy Shows in Chicago

Stand-up comedy, touring comedians, comedy clubs in Chicago and nearby areas.

Updated: July 28, 2026
27 Comedy Venues

Chicago hosts 630 upcoming comedy shows, including stand-up comedians, touring acts, and comedy club performances, with tickets starting from $38 and averaging $59, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: July 28, 2026 at The Laugh Factory - Chicago. Schedules updated as of July 28, 2026.

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Next Comedy Show:
Fresh Faces of Chicago
Jul 28 · 7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
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Chicago Comedy Shows Schedule 2026–2027

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Upcoming Comedy Shows: 630
  • Jul
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Fresh Faces of Chicago
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    location60657, 3175 North Broadway  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3175 North Broadway Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $5916 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    Chicago's Best Stand Up
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    location60657, 3175 North Broadway  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3175 North Broadway Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $6016 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Stand Up Throw Down: Millennials vs Gen X
    Stand Up Throw Down: Millennials vs Gen X
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $14926 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Brew Comedy
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    location60657, 3175 North Broadway  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3175 North Broadway Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $5916 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Best Value
    Shane McAnally
    Joe's Bar On Weed St.
    Joe's Bar On Weed St.
    location60622, 940 W. Weed Street  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 940 W. Weed Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $7528 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Nasser Al-Rayess
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $15426 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Fri
    Chicago's Best Stand Up
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    The Laugh Factory - Chicago
    location60657, 3175 North Broadway  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3175 North Broadway Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $6016 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Fri
    Nasser Al-Rayess
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $15726 tickets remaining!
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  • Jul
    31
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $1296 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Gabriel Iglesias
    The Venue at Horseshoe Casino • 3400 seats
    The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
    location46320, 777 Casino Center Dr.  Hammond, INlocation46320, 777 Casino Center Dr. Hammond, IN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 131
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Nasser Al-Rayess
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $11924 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $1086 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Daniela Mora
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $21824 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Jeremiah Frazier
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    location60611, 162 E Superior Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $638 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:45 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Nasser Al-Rayess
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $12224 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Jeremiah Frazier
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    location60611, 162 E Superior Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $638 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Daniela Mora
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $21122 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $1086 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $1084 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    Larry Reeb
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $10624 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
    City Winery - Chicago
    City Winery - Chicago
    location60607, 1200 W. Randolph St.  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 36
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $1086 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    05
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $1083 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    06
    2026
    Time TBA
    Julian McCullough
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $14026 tickets remaining!
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January
Comedy Shows in January 2027
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February
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40 Upcoming Comedy Shows
March
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1 Upcoming Comedy Shows
April
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10 Upcoming Comedy Shows
May
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July
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Comedy Shows in July 2026
9 Upcoming Comedy Shows
August
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113 Upcoming Comedy Shows
September
Comedy Shows in September 2026
114 Upcoming Comedy Shows
October
Comedy Shows in October 2026
119 Upcoming Comedy Shows
November
Comedy Shows in November 2026
78 Upcoming Comedy Shows
December
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101 Upcoming Comedy Shows

Featured Comedy Shows in Chicago

Explore featured stand-up comedians, touring comedy acts, comedy festivals, and live performances happening throughout Chicago and nearby areas.

Comedy Venues in Chicago

Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues in Chicago and nearby areas.
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Nov 22, 2026
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Sep 13, 2026
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Chop Shop Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Sep 05, 2026
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Aug 04, 2026
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Aug 12, 2026
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Oct 16, 2026
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Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Aug 13, 2026
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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
Chicago, IL
Arena
Next Comedy Show: Sep 04, 2026
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Joe's Bar On Weed St.
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Jul 30, 2026
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Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Aug 08, 2026
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Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Jul 31, 2026
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Park West
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Aug 15, 2026
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Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Nov 07, 2026
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Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Mar 12, 2027
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Schubas
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Aug 07, 2026
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Subterranean
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Oct 03, 2026
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Thalia Hall
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Nov 06, 2026
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Next Comedy Show: Sep 18, 2026
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The Comedy Bar - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Aug 01, 2026
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The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Next Comedy Show: Aug 06, 2026
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About Comedy in Chicago

Stand-up comedy, touring comedians, improv shows, and live entertainment.

Comedy shows in Chicago include stand-up comedians, comedy clubs, improv shows, podcast tours, touring acts, and live entertainment across theaters, casinos, clubs, and nearby event venues.

Comedy Shows FAQ

Answers about comedians, venues, tickets, schedules, and comedy events.

What comedy shows are available in Chicago?

Comedy schedules may include stand-up comedians, comedy club performances, theater appearances, arena tours, and special comedy events.

How often is the comedy schedule updated?

Comedy listings are updated regularly as new shows, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which comedians perform in Chicago?

Schedules may include nationally touring comedians, local performers, comedy club headliners, and special guest appearances.

Can I compare tickets for comedy shows?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability from trusted marketplaces.

Are comedy clubs included?

Yes. Comedy club performances, touring acts, and special showcases may be included in event listings.

Which venues host comedy shows?

Comedy shows are commonly held at comedy clubs, theaters, casinos, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues.

Are performances available outside Chicago?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional venues, and entertainment destinations within driving distance.

Are comedy shows suitable for all ages?

Some performances are family-friendly, while others may have age restrictions or mature content.