Chicago Comedy Shows in October 2026

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

Updated: September 15, 2026
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Browse upcoming comedy shows in Chicago during October 2026. Explore stand-up performances, comedy club events, touring comedians, special appearances, venue information, and ticket options updated regularly.

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Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Comedy Shows Schedule — October 2026

Upcoming comedy performances, club shows, and touring comedians.
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 164
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Ali Macofsky
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Sasha Rosser
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $71Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Best of Chicago Comedy
    The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago
    The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago
    location60654, 329 N Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Jazmyn W
    City Winery - Chicago
    City Winery - Chicago
    location60607, 1200 W. Randolph St.  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 70
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    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 $128Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Remaining: 9
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Roast Battle Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    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 $130Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Emil Wakim
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago
    Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago
    Cahn Auditorium • 1,000 seats
    Cahn Auditorium
    location60201, 600 Emerson Street  Evanston, ILlocation60201, 600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL, US
    From $148Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Ali Macofsky
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Dauood Naimyar
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    location60611, 162 E Superior Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 46
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Bill Burr
    The Chicago Theatre • 3,600 seats
    The Chicago Theatre
    location60601, 175 North State Street  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 251
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Polski Stand Up
    Copernicus Center • 1,889 seats
    Copernicus Center
    location60630, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60630, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Ali Macofsky
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    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 $127Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    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 $130Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Emil Wakim
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Ali Macofsky
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Dauood Naimyar
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    location60611, 162 E Superior Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 46
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Bill Burr
    The Chicago Theatre • 3,600 seats
    The Chicago Theatre
    location60601, 175 North State Street  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $250Tickets Available: 247
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    KevOnStage
    Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats
    Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
    location60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $292Avg. price ~ $374Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Kyle Gordon
    Subterranean • 400 seats
    Subterranean
    location60647, 2011 West North Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Remaining: 17
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:45 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Emil Wakim
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Ali Macofsky
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Remaining: 26
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Featured Comedy Shows in October 2026

Popular comedians, touring acts, and upcoming comedy performances this month

Popular Comedy Venues in Chicago

Comedy clubs, theaters, casinos, and entertainment venues in Chicago and nearby areas.
Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 1
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 2
Next Event: Oct 02, 2026
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Chop Shop Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 2
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 4
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Copernicus Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 1
Next Event: Oct 02, 2026
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 2
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 5
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026
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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 3
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 37
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Park West
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 1
Next Event: Oct 11, 2026
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Stars and Garters Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 1
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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Studebaker Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 1
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Subterranean
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 1
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 12
Next Event: Oct 02, 2026
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The Comedy Bar - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Comedy Venue
Upcoming Comedy Shows: 7
Next Event: Oct 02, 2026
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About Comedy Shows in October

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

Comedy events in Chicago during October 2026 may include stand-up comedy, improv performances, touring comedians, comedy festivals, podcast tours, and live entertainment across venues throughout the region.

Comedy Shows in October FAQ

Answers about comedians, venues, tickets, schedules, and comedy events in October 2026.

What comedy shows are happening in Chicago during October 2026?

Browse upcoming stand-up comedians, comedy club performances, touring acts, improv shows, and special comedy events scheduled throughout the month.

How can I find comedy tickets in Chicago for October 2026?

Use the event schedule to compare dates, venues, ticket availability, seating options, and upcoming comedy performances.

Which comedy venues host shows in October 2026?

Comedy shows may take place at comedy clubs, theaters, casinos, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Chicago and nearby areas.

Are new comedy shows added during October 2026?

Yes. Event schedules are updated regularly as comedians announce new performances and additional tour dates.

Can I find touring comedians performing in October 2026?

Are comedy shows available on weekends in October 2026?

Yes. Many comedy clubs and venues schedule performances on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday weekends.

What types of comedy events are available in October 2026?

Events may include stand-up comedy, improv, sketch comedy, comedy festivals, podcast recordings, and live entertainment shows.

How often is the comedy schedule updated?

Comedy schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances, venues, and ticket information become available.

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May
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October
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November
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