◆ ComedyChicago Comedy Shows
Stand-up, improv, and sketch — every comedy night Showbase tracks in Chicago.
420 events
Janet McNamara *Special Event*
Thirst for Adventure! A Dungeons & Dragons Live Comedy Show
Thirst For Adventure! A Dungeons & Dragons Live Comedy Show
WED · AUG 12
The Lincoln Lodge
Gus Heagerty, Live! Is This The New Me?
THU · AUG 27
Color Club
East of LA: A Midwest Asian Comedy Show
Liam Cullagh – Special Event
Tavaris Smith Presents: The Next Show
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians With New Jokes!
THU · AUG 13
The Lincoln Lodge
The Barrel Floats Too (Ryan Oliver Comedy Special) - 8
The Barrel Floats Too (ryan Oliver Comedy Special) - 8/15/26
FRI · AUG 14
The Lincoln Lodge
“Ask a Comedian” Comedy Show w
Demon Hour Comedy - Chicago’s Raw and Untamed Confessions!
Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show
Laughter Hours: Late Night Jazzy-Themed Comedy Show
Lip Service: A Fem Com Alumni Showcase
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
After Hours with Calvin Evans
Kind Of A Little Deal: A Smallprov Showcase
Little Miss Anthropes: All Drag Comedy Showcase
Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
Slumber Party! A Comedy Show for Gossip Lovers
The Alien Everywhere Tour: Tanael Joachim TJ Tickets one night only!
The Alien Everywhere Tour: Tanael Joachim Tj Tickets One Night Only!
SAT · AUG 15
The Lincoln Lodge
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
Cuba After Castro: Film screening hosted by CODEPINK & PSL Chicago 08
Cuba After Castro: Film Screening Hosted By Codepink & Psl Chicago 08/19/26
TUE · AUG 18
The Lincoln Lodge
Perritos Only Presents: That's Not Me Comedy Tour
Perritos Only Presents: That's Not Me Comedy Tour
FRI · DEC 11
Vic Theatre
ALT COM: an alternative comedy show
Sautéed Standup: Chicago's Only Live Comedy Cooking Competition Show!
Sautéed Standup: Chicago's Only Live Comedy Cooking Competition Show!
SUN · AUG 16
The Lincoln Lodge
Read the Room: A Literary Competition Comedy Show
The Kitchen Sink: A Comedy Show
Benny Feldman's Butterfly Pavilion - 8
Baddieville's Got Talent: Standup
Sean Jordan LIVE in Chicago! One Night Only 8
Super Tuesday Standup Comedy Showcase - all fun
Super Tuesday Standup Comedy Showcase - All Fun, Always On Tuesday!
TUE · AUG 25
The Lincoln Lodge
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians With New Jokes!
THU · AUG 20
The Lincoln Lodge
Adam Cayton-Holland at The Lincoln Lodge
Brown Noise - A Kinda Brown Comedy Show
Friday Night Fever Comedy Showcase
Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show
Laughter Hours: Late Night Jazzy-Themed Comedy Show
Liam Cullagh – Special Event
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
After Hours with Calvin Evans
Here for a Fun Time!: A Bubblingly Fun Chicago Comedy Showcase
Here For A Fun Time!: A Bubblingly Fun Chicago Comedy Showcase
SAT · AUG 22
The Lincoln Lodge
Liam Cullagh – Special Event
Michael Henry and Tim Murray: problems solved tour
Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
THE GREAT BABS IMPROV TAKEOVER
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
Uncensored Comedy - Chicago’s most unfiltered late night comedy show
Comic Court: Chicago's #1 Comedy Court show
Comedy Royalty: A Chicago Comedy Showcase
Zac Townsend & Friends *Special Event*
Joe Kwaczala Live at The Lincoln Lodge! 8
Nervous Laughter Comedy Show: Laugh now
Nervous Laughter Comedy Show: Laugh Now, Overthink Later
FRI · AUG 28
The Lincoln Lodge
Kenyon Adamcik and Wolfgang Hunter - One Night Only! 8
Kenyon Adamcik And Wolfgang Hunter - One Night Only! 8/29/26
SAT · AUG 29
The Lincoln Lodge
Kasaun Wilson LIVE in Chicago - 8
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians With New Jokes!
THU · AUG 27
The Lincoln Lodge
Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show
Laughter Hours: Late Night Jazzy-Themed Comedy Show
Michael Turner – Special Event
RIFF CITY STANDUP COMEDY SHOW
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
After Hours with Calvin Evans
Comedy You Deserve Casually Funny
Jenny Zigrino LIVE at The Lincoln Lodge
Michael Turner – Special Event
Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
Trauma Dumping: A Hilarious Comedy Show!
Jenny Zigrino LIVE at The Lincoln Lodge
Michael Turner – Special Event
Peter Antoniou **Special Event**
Damn Near Famous Comedy Show
Peter Antoniou **Special Event**
Jay Jurden – *Special Event*
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians with New Jokes!
The Thursday Show: Chicago's Funniest Comedians With New Jokes!
THU · SEP 3
The Lincoln Lodge
Delightfully Unbothered Comedy Show
Hecklers’ Happy Hour Comedy Show
Honest 2 Betsy: Live and Uncensored
Jay Jurden – *Special Event*
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
Dr. Fix Me LIVE in Chicago!
Jay Jurden – *Special Event*
Prime Time - Chicago's hottest comedy showcase
The Lincoln Lodge Comedy Showcase
Top Shelf Comedy Showcase: Chicago's funniest standup comics
Top Shelf Comedy Showcase: Chicago's Funniest Standup Comics
SAT · SEP 5
The Lincoln Lodge
Hammered Herstory: Chicago's Funniest Drunk Comedy Storytelling
Hammered Herstory: Chicago's Funniest Drunk Comedy Storytelling
SUN · SEP 6
The Lincoln Lodge
The Jazz Room a Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
The Jazz Room A Journey To The Heart Of New Orleans
SUN · SEP 6
The Den Theatre
Casey Rocket – Special Event
Jessie “Jetski” Johnson – Special Event
Maddi Mays – Special Event
&Rise Presents – Comedy for a Cause
Troy Hawke Never Stop Never Change
Jimmy Dore **Special Event**
Cliff Cash – Special Event
Cliff Cash – Special Event
Cliff Cash – Special Event
Red Richardson **Special Event**
Red Richardson **Special Event**
Emil Wakim **Special Event**
Emil Wakim **Special Event**
Emil Wakim **Special Event**
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour
WED · OCT 7
Zanies Chicago
Kevin Sullivan *Special Event*
Alistair Ogden *Special Event*
Luke Null *Special Event*
Luke Null *Special Event*
Luke Null *Special Event*
Max Manticof *Special Event*
Fahim Anwar *Special Event*
Fahim Anwar *Special Event*
Fahim Anwar *Special Event*
Casey Rocket – Special Event
Pat Regan *Special Event*
Pat Regan *Special Event*
Paid Vacation *Special Event*
Zac Townsend & Friends *Special Event*
Casey Rocket – Special Event
Luke Kidgell *Special Event*
Chris Higgins *Special Event*
Michael Rowland *Special Event*
Chris Higgins *Special Event*
Michael Rowland *Special Event*
Gabe Gibbs *Special Event*
Pat Tomasulo – Special Event
Pat Tomasulo – Special Event
Pat Tomasulo – Special Event
Success JR. – Special Event
The Moth Den Theatre Comedy Club Chicago
Peter Revello – Special Event
Leslie Liao – Special Event
Leslie Liao – Special Event
Leslie Liao – Special Event
BILLY WAYNE DAVIS – Special Event
Peyton Ruddy *Special Event*
Peyton Ruddy *Special Event*
Peyton Ruddy *Special Event*
Jamie Lissow **Special Event**
Usama Siddiquee *Special Event*
Usama Siddiquee *Special Event*
Usama Siddiquee *Special Event*
Usama Siddiquee *Special Event*
Alex Falcone *Special Event*
Alex Falcone *Special Event*
Alex Falcone *Special Event*
Caitlin Peluffo *Special Event*
Caitlin Peluffo *Special Event*
Caitlin Peluffo *Special Event*
Damon Darling – Special Event
Damon Darling – Special Event
Damon Darling – Special Event
Pat Tomasulo – Special Event
Pat Tomasulo – Special Event
Pat Tomasulo – Special Event
Daniela Mora – Special Event
Daniela Mora – Special Event
Rocky Dale Davis– Special Event
Chicago Comedy Shows — FAQ
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