Busiest Touring Months of 2026
1,393 upcoming shows across 23 months, with October 2026 leading at 394 events
Comedy activity by month
October 2026
165 comedians259 citiesTop comedians: Eddie Griffin, Daniel Sloss, Carrot Top, Jimmy Carr, Daniel Tosh
Top cities: Las Vegas, Tampa, Hollywood, Atlantic City, Indianapolis
394
shows
November 2026
150 comedians250 citiesTop comedians: Eddie Griffin, Daniel Sloss, Brad Garrett, Luenell, Jo Koy
Top cities: Las Vegas, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Hollywood
319
shows
December 2026
118 comedians167 citiesTop comedians: Eddie Griffin, Brad Garrett, Carrot Top, Marlon Wayans, Jim Gaffigan
Top cities: Las Vegas, Ontario, San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia
223
shows
January 2027
92 comedians129 citiesTop comedians: Eddie Griffin, Carrot Top, Kathleen Madigan, Marlon Wayans, Tommy Davidson
Top cities: Las Vegas, New York, San Antonio, Hollywood, San Jose
156
shows
February 2027
62 comedians104 citiesTop comedians: Eddie Griffin, Carrot Top, Russell Peters, Taylor Tomlinson, Kathleen Madigan
Top cities: Las Vegas, Brea, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta
88
shows
March 2027
52 comedians91 citiesTop comedians: Carrot Top, Jeff Arcuri, Jeff Dunham, Eddie Griffin, Sam Morril
Top cities: Las Vegas, Washington, San Antonio, Addison, Charlotte
77
shows
April 2027
35 comedians76 citiesTop comedians: Carrot Top, Jeff Arcuri, Kathleen Madigan, Matt Mathews, Jo Koy
Top cities: Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Savannah, Houston, Homestead
55
shows
May 2027
16 comedians47 citiesTop comedians: Carrot Top, Taylor Tomlinson, Tom Segura, Matt Mathews, Jeff Arcuri
Top cities: Las Vegas, Rochester, Houston, Pittsburgh, San Antonio
24
shows
September 2036
9 comedians1 cityTop comedians: Ronny Chieng, Ms. Pat, Adam Ray, Hasan Minhaj, Jordan Jensen
Top cities: Mississauga
24
shows
June 2027
8 comedians9 citiesTop comedians: Carrot Top, Donnell Rawlings, Bill Bellamy, Big Jay Oakerson, Jeff Arcuri
Top cities: Las Vegas, Charlotte, Ontario, Liberty Township, San Antonio
9
shows
September 2027
2 comedians5 citiesTop comedians: Iliza Shlesinger, Daniel Tosh
Top cities: Las Vegas, Washington, Denver, Salt Lake City, Bensalem
4
shows
November 2027
2 comedians7 citiesTop comedians: Iliza Shlesinger, Daniel Tosh
Top cities: Las Vegas, Madison, Chicago, West Palm Beach, Orlando
4
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July 2027
2 comedians2 citiesTop comedians: Carrot Top, Tig Notaro
Top cities: Las Vegas, Colorado Springs
2
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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 394 scheduled shows across 259 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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