YOUR SEASON PLANNER<\/p>\n
Schedules are subject to change, so always double-check before heading to an event.<\/p>\n
BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS<\/p>\n
The arts center, which primarily serves as a concert venue, is at 460 N. England Ave. in Winter Park. More information: bluebambooartcenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n NIELS SAYERS MAGIC COMEDY: Oct. 17. The venue branches out from its usual music with its first comedian.<\/p>\n CLERMONT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER<\/p>\n The arts center, which also hosts music and theatrical performances, is at 3700 U.S. 27 in Clermont. More information: clermontperformingarts.com<\/a><\/p>\n THE DISH RACK COMEDY SHOW:\u00a0Sept. 18, 2026, and March 26 and May 14, 2027. The stand-up comedy showcase features a lineup of comics and is hosted by Gregory Metts.<\/p>\n LAUGHTER AFTER 50: Nov. 14. Comedian David Glickman combines comedy and music in a high-energy show that asks \u201cWhat\u2019s so funny about getting older?\u201d<\/p>\n DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS<\/p>\n The arts center is at 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando. More information: drphillipscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n PAUL STRICKLAND: Sept. 9, Judson\u2019s Live. Comedic storyteller, songwriter and Orlando Fringe favorite brings his heartfelt solo act.<\/p>\n GUARI B: Sept. 11, Pugh Theater. Social media star is known for her dark comedy, satire and quick-witted crowd work. For ages 13+.<\/p>\n DON LEMON & DL HUGHLEY: Sept. 12, Walt Disney Theater. Comedian Hughley joins journalist Lemon on stage for a conversation about social issues, pop culture, race and current events.<\/p>\n FORGOTTEN BROADWAY: Sep. 29, Judson\u2019s Live. Improvisers use audience suggestions to shape the script and create show tunes on the spot.<\/p>\n ADRI\u00c1N URIBE: Oct. 23, Steinmetz Hall. Mexican comedian, actor and television host brings his classic character comedy sketches to the stage.<\/p>\n DANIEL SLOSS: Oct. 30, Steinmetz Hall. Known for his dark humor and storytelling, Scottish comedian brings his show \u201cBitter\u201d with special guest Kai Humphries.<\/p>\n GOLDEN GIRLS: Nov. 1, Steinmetz Hall. Played by actors in drag, the Miami roommates are up to new shenanigans.<\/p>\n PAT MCGANN: Nov. 7, Pugh Theater. Known for his family-life humor and crowd work, this father of three began his comedy career later in life.<\/p>\n BETH STELLING: Nov. 13, Pugh Theater. Stand-up comedian and writer is known for her wit and joke-heavy storytelling.<\/p>\n THE BALD AND BEAUTIFUL LIVE: Dec. 10, Walt Disney Theater. Drag queens Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo explore the \u201ccultural boundaries of modern beauty\u201d through interviews with guests. For ages 18+.<\/p>\n JOSH JOHNSON\u2019S COMEDY BAND CAMP: Dec 19, Walt Disney Theater. The \u201cDaily Show\u201d rotating host and comedian brings the nostalgia of summer band camp, along with laughs and live music, to Orlando.<\/p>\n Richard Shotwell\/Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/AP<\/p>\n John Oliver will perform in Orlando in November. (Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/Associated Press)<\/p>\n JOHN OLIVER: Dec 30, Walt Disney Theater. Host of HBO\u2019s \u201cLast Week Tonight\u201d and actor brings his sharp wit to the stand-up stage with sharp observations, incisive humor and quick-fire delivery. For ages 10+.<\/p>\n FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB<\/p>\n The club is at Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive in Orlando. All shows are for ages 21+ unless otherwise noted. More information: orlando.funnybone.com<\/a><\/p>\n LIL DUVAL:\u00a0Sept. 4-6. Comedian, actor and recording artist from Jacksonville rose to fame through MTV and BET shows.<\/p>\n ANGELO COLINA:\u00a0Sept. 9. Venezuelan comedian returns to Florida after his first international tour for this Spanish-language show.<\/p>\n ZAR THE STAR:\u00a0Sept. 10. New York-based stand-up comedian and content creator riffs on socio-politics, character sketches and identity.<\/p>\n TONY ROBERTS:\u00a0Sept. 11-13. Comedian, actor and writer has appeared on HBO\u2019s \u201cDef Comedy Jam,\u201d BET\u2019s \u201cComicView\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s Showtime at the Apollo.\u201d<\/p>\n JUAN D\u00c1VILA:\u00a0Sept. 15. This \u201cunpredictable\u201d live show in Spanish promises an irreverent and \u201cdaring\u201d performance.<\/p>\n AARON WEBER:\u00a0Sept. 17. Nashville-based comedian is known for performing at the Grand Ole Opry and \u201cThe Nateland Podcast\u201d with Nate Bargatze and Brian Bates.<\/p>\n BRUCE BRUCE:\u00a0Sept. 18-20. Former host of BET\u2019s \u201cComicView\u201d recently released his first comedy special in 15 years on Netflix.<\/p>\n SHANNON FIEDLER:\u00a0Sept. 23. Comedian and content creator was named a comic to watch in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival.<\/p>\n POLY DIAZ:\u00a0Sept. 24. Venezuelan comedian and actress talks about immigrant life and modern dating in her Spanish-language show.<\/p>\n KEVIN NEALON:\u00a0Sept. 25-26. Best known for his nine-year stint on \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d the comic produces a digital series of celebrity interviews, \u201cHiking With Kevin.\u201d<\/p>\n GOLDEN GIRLS TRIBUTE DRAG BRUNCH:\u00a0Sept. 27. Brunch with Dorothy\u2019s wit, Blanche\u2019s Southern charm, Rose\u2019s stories and Sophia\u2019s one-liners.<\/p>\n SHELLY BELLY:\u00a0Sept. 27. The social-media star became known for online comedy skits that took her routine from her front porch in South Carolina to the main stage.<\/p>\n AHREN BELISLE:\u00a0Sept. 30. As seen on \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d and heard on \u201cKill Tony,\u201d the former software engineer and mental-health advocate is now a rising star in comedy.<\/p>\n GABRIEL RUTLEDGE:\u00a0Oct. 1. The past winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition is a \u201cquick-thinking, fast-talking, hard-working badass.\u201d<\/p>\n MS. PAT:\u00a0Oct. 2-3. Comedian, radio host, podcaster and actress is the main woman behind \u201cThe Ms. Pat Show.\u201d<\/p>\n JAY JURDEN:\u00a0Oct. 4. Star of the new Hulu comedy special \u201cYes Ma\u2019am,\u201d the New York-based comic is known for a \u201chigh-precision act.\u201d<\/p>\n THAT 1 MAILMAN & FRIENDS:\u00a0Oct. 6. The Ohio-based comedian became known for his TikTok videos during his job as a USPS mail carrier.<\/p>\n BRIAN BATES:\u00a0Oct. 7. After working in corporate America until age 43, Bates gave up his day job to pursue stand-up comedy and works closely with Nate Bargatze.<\/p>\n NAW OR NEVER \u2014 WRESTLING COMEDY SMACK TALK OPEN MIC: Oct. 8. Real wrestling stars serve as guests for this open mic in which audience members try out for a parody wrestling company.<\/p>\n MONET X CHANGE:\u00a0Oct. 9-10. Comic and drag queen delivers \u201cunhinged, fast and filthy\u201d stand-up comedy about adulting.<\/p>\n THE MAGIC OF ERIC EATON:\u00a0Oct. 11. After appearing on the TV show \u201cMasters Of Illusion,\u201d Eaton presents an adults-only comedy magic show.<\/p>\n CHRIS TURNER:\u00a0Oct. 13. The \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d runner-up combines comedy, improvised music and audience interaction.<\/p>\n SPLOU:\u00a0Oct. 14. Dominican-American content creator from the Bronx is known for his viral \u201cSpanglish\u201d sketches and relatable storytelling about family life and Latino culture.<\/p>\n JANE DON\u2019T DOES AMERICA:\u00a0Oct. 15. Drag queen and \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d star performs drag numbers in a show laced with \u201caudience shenanigans.\u201d<\/p>\n ELIAS SERULLE:\u00a0Oct. 16. This Spanish-language show features direct, irreverent and is performed in \u201cquintessentially Dominican style.\u201d<\/p>\n TEE SANDERS:\u00a0Oct. 18. With more than 75 million views across social media channels, Sanders is the 2026 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Digital Content Creator in Art\/Comedy.<\/p>\n JEFF ARCURI:\u00a0Oct. 22-24. Known for his crowd work, the stand-up comic just released his Netflix special, \u201cNice to Meet You.\u201d<\/p>\n HOCUS POCUS TRIBUTE DRAG BRUNCH:\u00a0Oct. 25. \u201cPut a spell on your Sunday\u201d with this event hosted by Shuga Cain from \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race.\u201d<\/p>\n THE CHRISTI SHOW:\u00a0Oct. 29. Singer, actress and dancer is known in comedy for making online improv videos as different characters.<\/p>\n EARTHQUAKE:\u00a0Oct. 30-31. Longtime comedian has a long list of TV, streaming and radio appearances, including as the host of a show on Kevin Hart\u2019s Laugh Out Loud Network.<\/p>\n THEME PARK COMEDIANS WITH DEVIN SIEBOLD & JAMES YON:\u00a0Nov. 1. Orlando locals riff on their lifetime of entertainment experience and an \u201cunhealthy obsession with theme park life.\u201d<\/p>\n DUSTIN NICKERSON:\u00a0Nov. 3. Rising star in the comedy world brings jokes about parenting struggles, marriage and being annoyed by people.<\/p>\n HERMAN WRICE:\u00a0Nov. 4. Founding member and co-host of \u201cThe Kevin Langue Show\u201d showcases his relatable perspective and grounded wit.<\/p>\n ARIES SPEARS:\u00a0Nov. 6-8. Veteran comedian brings his quick wit, charisma and \u201cferociously aggressive\u201d comedy style.<\/p>\n THE RESISTIVAL:\u00a0Nov. 11. Comedy, sketch and variety come together in this show featuring comedians, writers, journalists, activists, content creators and special guests tackling politics.<\/p>\n WILL BURKART:\u00a0Nov. 12. Social media star amassed a following of more than a million followers online before selling out venues across the country.<\/p>\n RYAN DAVIS:\u00a0Nov. 13-14. The comedian, actor and content creator breaks down trending topics and gives his unfiltered takes on life.<\/p>\n DALE ELLIOTT JR.:\u00a0Nov. 15. Jamaican-American comedian and actor blends stand-up, cultural storytelling and authentic humor rooted in his immigrant experience.<\/p>\n THE EXTRAORDINARY CARD MAGIC OF JASON LADANYE:\u00a0Nov. 18. Professional sleight-of-hand entertainer has built a career out of performing card magic for two decades.<\/p>\n TONY BAKER:\u00a0Nov. 20-21. Social media personality\u2019s viral videos have earned him a place in the stand-up world fueled by laughter, authenticity and heart.<\/p>\n NATALIE CUOMO:\u00a0Nov. 22. New York-based social-media star brings her standup style and sharp humor.<\/p>\n BEN BANKAS:\u00a0Nov. 27-29. With more than 100 million views this year, Bankas is taking social media and the comedy world by storm.<\/p>\n DAVID DE PIERRO:\u00a0Dec. 2. Author of \u201cThe Letters I Never Sent\u201d will read selections from the book, followed by a Q&A session.<\/p>\n COTEY HOLCOMB:\u00a0Dec. 3-4. Comedian uses his wit to bridge class and racial divides as he talks about relationships.<\/p>\n DIAMOND DARLING:\u00a0Dec. 5. Stand-up comic mixes jokes with his life stories and experiences while working the crowd.<\/p>\n JORDAN JACKSON:\u00a0Dec. 6. One of the rising stars in clean comedy, Jackson has built a social-media audience of more than 1.5 million with his family-friendly humor.<\/p>\n JEFF ALLEN:\u00a0Dec. 10. Clean comedian riffs on marriage, parenting, getting older and everyday life on his Christmas tour.<\/p>\n SHULER KING:\u00a0Dec. 11. Ever since he was a kid growing up in the Bible Belt of the South, King has been cracking jokes. Now, he is also working as a funeral director.<\/p>\n MARTIN AMINI:\u00a0Dec. 12-13. Growing up with an Iranian father and a Bolivian mother, Amini draws on his multicultural background for rich material for his stand-up routines.<\/p>\n SARPER G\u00dcVEN:\u00a0Dec. 14. Turkish comedian and star of \u201c90 Day Fianc\u00e9\u201d dives into marriage, jealousy and the culture of Turkish and American life.<\/p>\n ANTHONY RODIA:\u00a0Dec. 17. Italian-American comedian brings out the chaos of family life and humor in everyday struggles.<\/p>\n MARK VIERA:\u00a0Dec. 18-19. Bronx native got his start imitating TV characters as a child.<\/p>\n JEFFERY KELLER:\u00a0Dec. 20. New York-based comedian brings \u201csharp wit, boyish charm\u201d and a unique sense of humor from his background in musical theater.<\/p>\n RON TAYLOR:\u00a0Dec. 26-27. Detroit native was the inaugural winner of Kevin Hart\u2019s comedy competition series \u201cFunny AF.\u201d<\/p>\n ROCKY DALE DAVIS:\u00a0Jan. 10, 2027. Stand-up comedian\u2019s viral videos on TikTok and Instagram have over 500 million views.<\/p>\n ALFRED ROBLES:\u00a0Jan. 15, 2027. Comedian and \u201ccat dad\u201d is known for observational humor and crowd interactions.<\/p>\n YOHAY SPONDER:\u00a0Jan. 25, 2027. Israeli comedian talks about self-love, identity and faith.<\/p>\n RON FUNCHES:\u00a0Jan. 29-30, 2027. After appearing in \u201cThe Traitors\u201d and \u201cNew Girl,\u201d the actor and comedian transforms weirdness and jokes into a show.<\/p>\n DERIC CAHILL:\u00a0Feb. 4-5, 2027. On his \u201cUnfortunate Son\u201d tour, the comedian dives into his past from childhood trauma to everyday troubles.<\/p>\n OMGITSWICKS:\u00a0Feb. 6, 2027. With millions of followers across social media, Josh Robinson riffs on the chaos of life in Florida.<\/p>\n LUENELL:\u00a0Feb. 19-20, 2027. The self-proclaimed \u201cOriginal Bad Girl of Comedy\u201d has a big personality, booming voice and \u201cinfectious laughter.\u201d<\/p>\n Trae Patton\/NBC<\/p>\n Comedian Preacher Lawson got his start in Orlando and then his big break on “America’s Got Talent.” (Trae Patton\/NBC)<\/p>\n PREACHER LAWSON:\u00a0Feb. 26-27, 2027. After growing up in the Orlando comedy scene, Lawson got his big break on \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d and has since built a global fanbase.<\/p>\n STEVE HOFSTETTER:\u00a0Feb. 28, 2027. One of YouTube\u2019s most popular comics is also the host of \u201cFinding Babe Ruth\u201d on FS1.<\/p>\n HARD ROCK LIVE<\/p>\n The venue is at 6050 Universal Blvd. at Universal CityWalk in Orlando. More information: entertainment.hardrock.com\/live\/orlando<\/a><\/p>\n JOHN CRIST:\u00a0Oct. 2. Sharp wit, \u201ctactfully unhinged\u201d stand-up and viral sketches make Crist one of the fastest-rising voices in comedy.<\/p>\n NURSE JOHN:\u00a0Oct. 8. Stand-up comedian and real nurse draws experience from his background in healthcare.<\/p>\n AZIZ ANSARI:\u00a0Oct. 11. Star of \u201cParks and Recreation\u201d has won two Emmy Awards for Netflix original series \u201cMaster of None.\u201d<\/p>\n JONATHAN VAN NESS: Nov. 20. Known from his appearance on \u201cQueer Eye,\u201d comedian and TV personality puts on a lively and unfiltered performance. For ages 18+.<\/p>\n MAX AMINI:\u00a0Dec. 5. Iranian-American comedian, actor, producer and director is known for his social commentary, impressions and crowd work. For ages 13+.<\/p>\n KATHLEEN MADIGAN:\u00a0Jan. 22, 2027. On her \u201cFlying Cats Tour,\u201d the comedian targets everyday frustrations with Midwest sensibilities.<\/p>\n RUPAUL\u2019S DRAG RACE: Feb. 20, 2027. \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Werq The World Tour\u201d returns with \u201cWerq The World News,\u201d a high-camp global broadcast hosted by Asia O\u2019Hara.<\/p>\n HIDEAWAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER<\/p>\n The theater, which also presents plays and concerts, is at 431 Plaza Drive in Eustis. More information: hideawaypac.com<\/a><\/p>\n THE LAUGH REUNION:\u00a0Sept. 19. Florida\u2019s \u201cpremier clean comedy experience\u201d presents headliner Demetrius Wheeler and other comics.<\/p>\n IMAGINE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER<\/p>\n The center, which also presents and hosts plays, is inside Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. More information: imagineperformingartscenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n IMAGINARY FRIENDS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW:\u00a0Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18. Family-friendly, in-house comedy troupe improvises with opening act The Figments Student Troupe.<\/p>\n THE RACCOON REVUE VARIETY SHOW:\u00a0Oct. 31, Dec. 19. Adults-only experience includes sketch comedy, stand-up, live music, improv and a wildcard act. For ages 18+.<\/p>\n Matt Sayles\/Matt Sayles\/Invision\/AP<\/p>\n Jim Gaffigan is performing in Orlando on New Year’s Eve. (Matt Sayles\/Invision\/Associated Press) The Kia Center is at 400 W. Church St. in Orlando. More information: kiacenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n JIM GAFFIGAN: Dec. 31. Stand-up comedian, writer, producer and actor is best known for his clean humor and self-deprecating wit.<\/p>\n MAMA\u2019S COMEDY SHOW<\/p>\n The show is performed weekly at Ten10 Brewing, 1010 Virginia Drive in Orlando. 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