Comedy events in Chicago

Check out happening comedy events all around Chicago, IL

Samay Raina "Still Alive" - Chicago - 27th Feb, 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Copernicus Center USD 55 to 110

John Mulaney Chicago

 Sat, 11 Jul at 07:00 pm Chicago

Katt Williams Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm KATT WILLIAMS – Chicago, IL – May 2, 2026

We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps Karlous Miller DC Young Fly & Chico Bean

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Wintrust Arena

Weird Al Yankovic at United Center

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm United Center

Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Tue, 13 Jan at 07:30 pm Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Kevin Nealon at The Den Theatre

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

Gary Owen at Chicago Theatre

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Kathleen Madigan at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Katt Williams in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm United Center

Jim Gaffigan in Chicago

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Vir Das

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Chelsea Handler at Chicago Theatre

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Margaret Cho at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Vic Theatre

HANNAH BERNER: NONE OF MY BUSINESS TOUR

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Michael McIntyre

 Fri, 17 Apr at 01:00 am The Chicago Theatre

All Out: Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Max Amini at Chicago Theatre

 Sun, 08 Mar at 07:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Kathleen Madigan

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Chicago, IL: David Nihill at The Den Theatre

Fri, 13 Feb at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

James Acaster

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Max Amini

 Mon, 09 Mar at 12:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Kathleen Madigan

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Gary Owen

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Margaret Cho

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm Vic Theatre

Nick Mullen: Live at The Lincoln Lodge

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 33

Hannah Berner

 Sun, 08 Feb at 01:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Cristela Alonzo at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Vic Theatre

Parking Mae Martin

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am Riviera Theatre - Chicago

Adam Gilbert At The Lincoln Lodge

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Zarna Garg

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

Eureka O'Hara at Hamburger Mary's - Chicago

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm Hamburger Mary's - Chicago USD 29 to 39

Mario Adrion LIVE in Chicago, IL!

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club Chicago

GenX Takeover Comedy at Vic Theatre

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm Vic Theatre

Steve Hofstetter in Chicago, IL! (7:15PM)

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

DILDOS AND BOTTLES BYOB

 Tue, 02 Dec at 05:15 pm 1142 W 18th St USD 39 to 77

Glee Drag Brunch- Chicago

Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am The Walnut Room Chicago

Cristela Alonzo

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Vic Theatre

All Gas No Brakes x Channel 5 “Carnival”

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm The Riviera Theatre

Aries Spears at Vic Theatre

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:30 pm Vic Theatre

Chicago Party Clowns Present: My Funny Valentine

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 26 to 31

Parking Vir Das

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Robin Tran LIVE at The Lincoln Lodge - One Night Only!

 Sun, 25 Jan at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 30

Drag Race: The Experience - Chicago

 Fri, 28 Nov at 10:00 am 2367 W Logan Blvd

9th Annual Chicago Black College Expo™

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am Chicago State University Free

David Drake At The Lincoln Lodge

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

January: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm 3009 N Southport Ave Free

Meet Your Matchmaker: Four singles. Two blind dates. Live onstage.

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Zainab Johnson

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Thank a Black Woman Comedy Show

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Nathan Macintosh

 Wed, 14 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

"Dealbreaker" By Lauren Kee

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Matt McCusker at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

UpDating

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

SkinBone Live! Comedy and Music

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Millionaire Mansion USD 21 to 44

PEEP SHOW: Chicago's Finest Burlesque Show!

 Fri, 09 Jan Stars and Garters Theater USD 30 to 40

Elijah Nevels

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Michelle Buteau: The Surviving And Thriving Tour

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm The Chicago Theatre

Tori Piskin - Comedian

 Tue, 27 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Alex English - Comedian

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

THE BINGO EXPERIENCE: Chicago, IL Edition

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Chicago Theater Works USD 34

Joe Derosa

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Bad Bunny Drag Brunch- Chicago

Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am The Walnut Room Chicago

Mario Adrion

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Hunter Hill (an evening of stand up comedy)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

ON CINEMA LIVE! with Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington (17+)

 Sun, 22 Mar at 01:00 am Thalia Hall - Chicago

Gary Vider

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Emma Willmann

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago USD 61

Joe Bartnick Live in Chicago - 5/1/2026

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Sarah Colonna

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Sommore

 Sun, 05 Apr at 01:00 am Arie Crown Theater

WHEN YOU CRY, I CRY, starring Tony Terry and Christopher Williams

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:30 pm Greenwood Oasis USD 71

Mae Martin

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am Riviera Theatre - Chicago

Kevin Bozeman

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Good: A Standup Comedy Showcase

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 15

Traitors Weekly Watch Party

 Thu, 15 Jan at 08:00 pm The iO Theater Free

Newport Theater Camp - Winter/Spring Classes 2026

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am The Newport Theater USD 173

HUNKS The Show at Sterio Nightclub (Chicago, IL) 01/30/26

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm Stereo Nightclub USD 18 to 68

Elle Orlando

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

The Bernie Mac Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 29 to 72

Milan Patel and Enemies

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Golden Hour Featuring RIA

 Fri, 16 Jan at 05:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

F*ck Love: Anti- Valentine's Drag Brunch

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm Simone's USD 18

Godzilla Comedy Show at South Loop Chicago

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm 1000 S Clark St USD 0 to 7

Greg Warren

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

The Incredibly Serious Stand-Up Hour

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm The Playground Theater Free

Tommy Brennan

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

DILF: Match-A-Daddy

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 pm The SoFo Tap

Fiona Cauley

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Pilsen Stand-Up presents: (Comedy Showcase)

 Thu, 29 Jan at 08:30 pm Simone's USD 7 to 13

Greg Warren in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

Katie Boyle

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Parking Rory Scovel

 Sun, 15 Mar at 12:30 am Vic Theatre - Chicago

Doom Scroll: A Comedy Variety Show

 Wed, 28 Jan at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 13

Lola Kirke in Chicago, IL at Old School Town

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Old Town School of Folk Music

HighQ - a comedy game show at The Lincoln Lodge

 Sun, 01 Feb at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

PEEP SHOW: The Naughtiest List!

 Sat, 15 Apr at 10:00 pm Stars and Garters Theater USD 34 to 215

MONDAY JANUARY 19: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Dominic's Big Gay Cabaret presents: SONDHEIM I'll Drink to That!

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 23