Busiest Touring Months of 2026
890 upcoming shows across 13 months, with October 2026 leading at 207 events
Comedy Activity by Month
October 2026
Top comedians: Carrot Top, Eddie Griffin, Brad Garrett, Daniel Sloss, Gabriel Iglesias
Top cities: Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Detroit, Birmingham, Indianapolis
September 2026
Top comedians: Eddie Griffin, Carrot Top, Jimmy Carr, Brad Garrett, Luenell
Top cities: Las Vegas, New York, Norfolk, Fayetteville, Mableton
November 2026
Top comedians: Daniel Sloss, Eddie Griffin, Carrot Top, Brad Garrett, Jimmy Carr
August 2026
Top comedians: Eddie Griffin, Carrot Top, John Mulaney, Brad Garrett, Nikki Glaser
Top cities: Las Vegas, Hollywood, West Nyack, Richmond, Kansas City
December 2026
Top comedians: Eddie Griffin, Carrot Top, Brad Garrett, John Mulaney, Luenell
Top cities: Las Vegas, San Antonio, Houston, Atlanta, San Francisco
July 2026
Top comedians: Carrot Top, Nate Bargatze, Trevor Noah, Anthony Jeselnik, Eddie Griffin
Top cities: Las Vegas, Hollywood, Pittsburgh, Saratoga, Welch
January 2027
Top comedians: Eddie Griffin, Tommy Davidson, Gabriel Iglesias, Craig Robinson, Tony Rock
Top cities: Las Vegas, Ontario, New York, Irvine, San Antonio
February 2027
Top comedians: Eddie Griffin, Jimmy Carr, Ian Bagg, Vir Das, Tony Hinchcliffe
March 2027
Top comedians: Eddie Griffin, Shane Daniel Byrne, Jimmy Carr, Jeff Foxworthy
About This Ranking
This ranking shows the busiest months for live comedy in 2026 based on upcoming show counts from Ticketmaster. Data is updated daily as new tours are announced. October 2026 currently leads with 207 scheduled shows across 191 cities.
Fall and winter typically see the highest comedy activity as theater and club seasons ramp up, while summer brings arena tours and outdoor shows. Planning ahead for peak months means more options and often better ticket prices.
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