Comedy events in Chicago

Check out happening comedy events all around Chicago, IL

Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Tue, 13 Jan 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

Kathleen Madigan at Chicago Theatre

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Vir Das

 Thu, 26 Feb The Chicago Theatre

Jim Gaffigan in Chicago

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

All Out: Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Kathleen Madigan

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

James Acaster

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

The Second City - Rudolph Runs Wild

 Fri, 26 Dec at 05:00 pm The Second City Mainstage Theatre

Kathleen Madigan

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

Hannah Berner

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

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

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

Chicago, IL: David Nihill at The Den Theatre

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

Second City Chicago - Rudolph Runs Wild at Second City Chicago - Mainstage

 Sat, 06 Dec Second City Chicago - Mainstage

Adam Gilbert At The Lincoln Lodge

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

Parking The Second City - Rudolph Runs Wild

 Fri, 28 Nov at 05:00 pm The Second City Mainstage Theatre

Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

David Drake At The Lincoln Lodge

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

NYE at Liar's Club with Bev Rage & the Drinks / Yada Yada / DJ Scary Lady Sarah

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Liar's Club

Happy Baby & The Drop Productions Present A Dopamine Comedy Show

 Sun, 11 Jan at 09:00 pm Laugh Factory USD 34

Mario Adrion LIVE in Chicago, IL!

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

JANUARY 7: CHICAGO, IL

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar Chicago

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

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

Parking Vir Das

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

Taskmaster Live!

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm The Riviera Theatre

"Dealbreaker" By Lauren Kee

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

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

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

Nate Craig - Live in Chicago - 2026

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

THE BINGO EXPERIENCE: Chicago, IL Edition

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

UpDating

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

The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Paul Chowdhry at Vic Theatre

 Tue, 13 Jan Vic Theatre

Matt Kirshen

 Mon, 12 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Nathan Macintosh

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

Zainab Johnson

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

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

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

The Bernie Mac Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony

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

MONDAY JANUARY 5: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY DECEMBER 29: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

New Year, New Jokes: A New Year's Day Comedy Show

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 13

Paul Chowdhry

 Wed, 14 Jan at 01:30 am Vic Theatre - Chicago

Chanel Ali

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Dylan Carlino

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Elle Orlando

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

Elijah Nevels

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

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

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

Alex English - Comedian

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

Tori Piskin - Comedian

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

Fiona Cauley

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

Greg Warren

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

SOLD OUT!!! Anne & Mark Burnell's 22nd Annual Eve of the Eve

 Tue, 30 Dec at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Lavender Laugh Lounge (Sober Friendly, Queer Stand Up Comedy)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Loaves & Witches Free

Tommy Brennan

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

Greg Warren in Chicago, IL

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

Liz Zagone at Zanies Chicago

 Tue, 30 Dec at 07:00 pm 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

Newport Theater Camp - Winter/Spring Classes 2026

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

Casting Call: Act VI

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm My Buddy's USD 13

TUESDAY JANUARY 13: TOMATO THROW SHOW

 Tue, 13 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

THURSDAY JANUARY 15: OHJAY LAMONT

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY JANUARY 12: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY JANUARY 19: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

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

Second City Karaoke League | Wednesdays @ The River - Winter 2025

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm The River Kitchen & Bar USD 61 to 82

K-POP COMEDY NIGHT

 Sun, 11 Jan at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 15

Doom Scroll: A Comedy Variety Show

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

DOUGHBOYS Chicago

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

M**der Mystery +Candle Making Experience

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm 3414 W Foster Ave USD 71 to 279

Mark Curry at City Winery - Chicago

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm City Winery - Chicago

Pilsen Stand-Up presents: (Comedy Showcase)

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

Mario Adrion

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

THURSDAY JANUARY 1: OHJAY LAMONT

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Crash Dummies

 Sat, 03 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

DILDOS AND BOTTLES BYOB

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

THE MALOES SHOW — CHICAGO

Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge Theater

Standup Seminary // MONDAYS // January 5-February 9

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 252

This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Midwest Coast Brewing USD 18

Book Launch: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

TUESDAY DECEMBER 30: TOMATO THROW SHOW

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:30 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

TUESDAY JANUARY 6: TOMATO THROW SHOW

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

TUESDAY JANUARY 20: TOMATO THROW SHOW

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Comedy Uninterrupted Presents LIVE COMEDY at Theory's sports lounge

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:30 pm 9 W Hubbard St USD 23

Fem Com // TUESDAYS // January 6-February 10

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 252

Standup Seminary // SATURDAYS // January 10-February 14

 Sat, 10 Jan at 02:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 252

Big Break Showcase

 Thu, 04 Dec at 08:00 pm Holiday Club Free

Authors on Tap: Sara Levine and Lindsay Hunter

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 am Exile in Bookville Free

Tonuge Yoga presents: Prov Actually

 Sat, 17 Jan at 05:30 pm The Playground Theater Free

KOVAL Comedy - Benefitting Glessner House

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm KOVAL Tasting Room

Fem Com // SATURDAYS // February 21-March 28

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 252

Booked! A Stand Up Comedy Show.

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Madison Street Books USD 14

Laugh Your Winter Blues Away

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:30 pm Irving Park Lutheran Church Gym USD 0 to 261

Edgar Allan Poeprov

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm The Playground Theater Free

THE "EM AND NEM" HAPPY NEW YEAR SPECIAL

 Sun, 04 Jan at 07:00 pm Laugh Factory USD 29

Nick Mullen: Live at The Lincoln Lodge

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

Saturday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm Laugh Factory Chicago USD 37

January: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

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

Holiday Comedy Show

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm CineCity Studios Chicago USD 0 to 29

Performance: Fonema Consort at IMSS

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 0 to 18

Dirty Thirty

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Vir Das at Chicago Theatre

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Chicago Theatre

Comedy N’ Cream: New Year, New Laughs

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm Emerald City Coffee Free

The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase

 Fri, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18