Comedy Shows in Chicago, IL

Chicago is the birthplace of modern improv and one of the most important comedy cities in the world. The Second City has trained generations of stars since 1959, and the city's scene still runs from legendary training grounds like iO Theater and The Annoyance to stand-up rooms like Zanies in Old Town and the Laugh Factory on Broadway.

Top venues include The Second City, Zanies Comedy Club, the Laugh Factory Chicago, iO Theater, The Annoyance Theatre, the Chicago Theatre for touring headliners, and the United Center when arena-scale comedians come through. Between improv, sketch, and stand-up, there is a show somewhere in Chicago every single night.

Search for upcoming Chicago comedy shows, last-minute stand-up tonight, or weekend live comedy. The schedule above lists every confirmed Chicago show with venue details and ticket links.