Comedy Shows in Chicago, IL
24 upcoming comedy shows & events
Live Comedy 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.
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Chicago Comedy Calendar 2026
August 2026
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Desi Banks
September 2026
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Atsuko Okatsuka, Benji Brown
October 2026
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Bill Burr, KevOnStage +3
November 2026
10
Bert Kreischer, Ron White +6
December 2026
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Nate Jackson
January 2027
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Matt Rife
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Comedy Venues in Chicago
Live Comedy in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL has 24 upcoming comedy shows from August 23 through January 8, 2027. Comedians performing include Desi Banks, Atsuko Okatsuka, Benji Brown, Bill Burr, KevOnStage, Jerry Seinfeld and 12 more.
Popular comedy venues in Chicago include Vic Theatre, The Chicago Theatre, Arie Crown Theater, Athenaeum Theatre, Wintrust Arena and 2 more. From intimate comedy clubs to large theaters, Chicago offers live stand-up for every taste.
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