Comedy
Maybe you first heard them on a podcast, or perhaps they were just one in a lineup of 30 comedians at a comedy festival—however you found them, it’s made your life better, even if your sides still hurt. And while recordings of routines can keep you endlessly entertained, there’s nothing quite like a live comedy show. Here’s how to keep track of your favorite funny men and women, score great comedy tickets, and get the most out of your seats.
Stay in the Know
Keeping track of your favorite comedians can be tough. While the world’s funniest people deserve the spotlight, sometimes they—and their tour schedules—fly under the radar. Twitter’s become a great resource; nearly all contemporary touring comedians use the site. Even huge names like Jerry Seinfeld promote their tours through the platform, and you can catch dates and announcements there. You can also set up a free account on sites like Songkick, which tracks your favorite acts and funniest comedians, and sends you alerts for upcoming concerts and comedy tours.
Act Fast
Sure, Jeff Dunham, Patton Oswalt and Gabriel Iglesias tickets go fast, but signing up for those alerts will help you nab those precious live comedy seats as soon as they open up. You can also open multiple browser tabs and refresh the pages like they’re going out of style; chances are at least one of your windows will get through, and you’ll get those tickets and the last laugh.
Take a Seat
Last but not least, if given the opportunity to pick your seat at comedy events, think about your favorite popular comedians: Are their routines physical, marked by a lot of movement? If there’s a lot going on during a set, you may want to sit up in the balcony or the mezzanine to take it all in. If your favorite comedy acts are a bit more understated, you should probably opt for floor seats that are closer to the stage. And, of course, if you’re OK with getting heckled by some of the best comedy acts themselves, well, then you’ll want to take a seat up front to be part of the action. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Stay in the Know
Keeping track of your favorite comedians can be tough. While the world’s funniest people deserve the spotlight, sometimes they—and their tour schedules—fly under the radar. Twitter’s become a great resource; nearly all contemporary touring comedians use the site. Even huge names like Jerry Seinfeld promote their tours through the platform, and you can catch dates and announcements there. You can also set up a free account on sites like Songkick, which tracks your favorite acts and funniest comedians, and sends you alerts for upcoming concerts and comedy tours.
Act Fast
Sure, Jeff Dunham, Patton Oswalt and Gabriel Iglesias tickets go fast, but signing up for those alerts will help you nab those precious live comedy seats as soon as they open up. You can also open multiple browser tabs and refresh the pages like they’re going out of style; chances are at least one of your windows will get through, and you’ll get those tickets and the last laugh.
Take a Seat
Last but not least, if given the opportunity to pick your seat at comedy events, think about your favorite popular comedians: Are their routines physical, marked by a lot of movement? If there’s a lot going on during a set, you may want to sit up in the balcony or the mezzanine to take it all in. If your favorite comedy acts are a bit more understated, you should probably opt for floor seats that are closer to the stage. And, of course, if you’re OK with getting heckled by some of the best comedy acts themselves, well, then you’ll want to take a seat up front to be part of the action. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you.
- Adam Conover
- Adrian Uribe
- Ali Wong Tour
- Amy Schumer Tour
- Anjelah Johnson
- Bert Kreischer Tour
- Bianca Del Rio It's Jester Joke Tour
- Bill Engvall
- Bill Maher
- Bob Saget
- Bobby Collins
- Brian Regan
- Capitol Steps
- Carlos Mencia
- Carol Burnett
- Carrot Top
- Cast of Impractical Jokers Tour
- Cheech and Chong
- Chelsea Handler Sit-Down Comedy Tour
- Chonda Pierce
- Chris D'Elia Comedy Tour
- Chris Tucker
- Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
- Colin Quinn
- Craig Ferguson Tour
- Craig Shoemaker
- Dane Cook Tell It Like It Is Tour
- Daniel Tosh
- Dave Chappelle
- David Sedaris
- Demetri Martin Tour
- Dennis Miller
- Deon Cole
- Eddie Izzard Wunderbar Tour
- Felipe Esparza
- Frank Caliendo
- Fred Armisen
- Gabriel Iglesias Beyond The Fluffy Tour
- George Lopez
- Hannah Gadsby Tour
- Haters Roast
- Howie Mandel
- Iliza Shlesinger
- J.B. Smoove
- Jay Leno
- Jeanne Robertson
- Jeff Dunham Tour
- Jeff Foxworthy
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Jim Belushi
- Jim Breuer
- Jim Gaffigan Tour
- Jim Jefferies
- Jo Koy
- Joe Rogan Tour
- John Caparulo
- John Crist
- John Mulaney
- Kathleen Madigan
- Larry The Cable Guy Laugh Rock Seriously Tour
- Lewis Black Tour
- Mac King Comedy Magic Show
- Maria Bamford
- Martin Short
- Mike Epps Funny As Ish Comedy Tour
- Nick Offerman
- Norm MacDonald
- Patton Oswalt
- Paula Poundstone
- Puddles Pity Party
- Randy Rainbow Tour
- Ray Romano
- Rob Schneider
- Rodney Carrington
- Ron White Comedy Tour
- Russell Peters
- Ryan Hamilton
- Sarah Silverman
- Sebastian Maniscalco Stay Hungry Tour
- Seth Meyers
- Sinbad
- Stephen Colbert
- Steve Martin
- Terry Fator
- Tiffany Haddish
- Tim Allen
- Tom Papa
- Tom Segura
- Trevor Noah Tour
- Vic Dibitetto
- Wanda Sykes
- Wayne Brady
- Weird Al Yankovic Tour
- Whose Live Anyway? U.S. Tour