{"id":165974,"date":"2026-02-06T01:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/165974\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T01:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:05:08","slug":"stand-up-chow-down-anaheim-festival-combines-comedy-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/165974\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand Up, Chow Down Anaheim Festival Combines Comedy &#038; Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tickets are officially on sale for Stand Up, Chow Down: An Anaheim Experience, and the buzz is already building. Taking over the city April 3-4, 2026, this new comedy-and-culinary festival blends intimate stand-up performances with chef-driven dining across the Anaheim Packing District.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/02\/Tickets-On-Sale-Now-(2).png\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/w1280.png\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Happening:<\/p>\n<p>As programming continues to take shape, Stand Up, Chow Down is positioning itself as more than a traditional festival; it\u2019s a curated experience that invites attendees to explore Anaheim\u2019s evolving food scene while catching live comedy in unexpected, close-up settings.Unlike single-venue comedy events, Stand Up, Chow Down sprawls across multiple locations, with pop-up performances inside restaurants, breweries, and adjacent outdoor spaces. The format encourages guests to move through the district, sampling different flavors and comedy styles along the way.With limited-capacity venues and a flexible ticketing model, attendees can build their own itinerary, choosing which shows to attend, where to eat, and when to linger over a drink. Whether you\u2019re hopping between sets or settling in for a full evening experience, the festival is designed to feel personal and immersive.At the heart of the festival is its unique pairing of food and entertainment. From casual food truck bites to thoughtfully curated dining experiences, each event slot blends comedy with Anaheim\u2019s local culinary talent.The Anaheim Packing House serves as the central hub, anchoring the weekend with recurring programming, beer gardens, and headline performances, while nearby outdoor spaces host live tapings and additional activations.One of the weekend\u2019s marquee moments is on Saturday, April 4, when comedian Adam Ray takes the stage for a headliner performance. Known for his quick wit and crowd connection, Ray\u2019s set caps off the festival with back-to-back shows designed to bring the entire experience together.Friday, April 3, 2026Stand Up, Chow Down reflects Anaheim\u2019s growing reputation as a destination for more than theme parks, spotlighting its creative energy, local food culture, and live entertainment scene. With its intimate scale and curated programming, the festival offers a fresh way to experience the city, one laugh (and bite) at a time.With tickets now available and venues filling fast, this inaugural edition is shaping up to be a standout addition to Anaheim\u2019s event calendar. <\/p>\n<p>More Anaheim News:<\/p>\n<p>Laughing Place recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/mousefantravel.com\/laughingplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MouseFanTravel.com<\/a>\u00a0for all your Disneyland Resort travel planning<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tickets are officially on sale for Stand Up, Chow Down: An Anaheim Experience, and the buzz is already&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":165975,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164],"class_list":["post-165974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anaheim","tag-anaheim","tag-anaheim-headlines","tag-anaheim-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/165975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}