EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Comedian Jo Koy is returning to El Paso in 2027.<\/p>\n
According to the University of Texas at El Paso, the comedian will perform at the UTEP Don Haskins Center on April 30 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Artist presale starts Tuesday, venue presale on Wednesday and general sale begins Friday. <\/p>\n
CLICK HERE<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: Julian Kalel says his American Idol run isn\u2019t over; he\u2019s now focusing on mental health<\/a><\/p>\n About Jo Koy<\/p>\n According to UTEP, Jo Koy is one of today\u2019s premier stand-up comedians, rising from performing in a Las Vegas coffee house to selling out arenas worldwide. His relatable comedy, drawn from his colorful family and Filipino heritage, has connected with audiences across cultures, making him one of the top 10 grossing stand-up comedians each year according to Pollstar and Billboard. He continues selling out and breaking records at prestigious venues around the world.<\/p>\n In 2023, Koy inked a two-special deal with Netflix, with the first special released in 2024. Jo Koy: Live From Brooklyn, filmed at the historic King\u2019s Theatre, premiered globally on June 4 and was the #6 most viewed special that year, with over 240 million minutes watched. He recently filmed his upcoming Netflix special in Stockton, CA, set to release later this year. His other Netflix specials include Live From The Los Angeles Forum, Comin\u2019 In Hot, and Live From Seattle. He also released the variety special Jo Koy: In His Elements, spotlighting Filipino-American culture in Manila. Overall, Koy has had seven highly rated specials across Comedy Central and Netflix.<\/p>\n Koy starred in the 2022 Universal Pictures comedy Easter Sunday, inspired by his life and Filipino roots, produced by Steven Spielberg\u2019s Amblin Partners. He has also appeared in Disney\u2019s Haunted Mansion, voiced characters in Netflix\u2019s Monkey King and Leo, and most recently in Paramount+\u2019s The Tiger\u2019s Apprentice. On television, he has appeared in Mr. Iglesias and Comedy Central\u2019s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.<\/p>\n On March 21, 2026, Koy and Gabriel \u201cFluffy\u201d Iglesias will become the first comedians to sell out SoFi Stadium. His legacy was cemented at TCL Chinese Theatre in 2026, joining comedy\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: UTEP sets new record with 27,368 students enrolled for fall 2026, up more than 4%<\/a><\/p>\n