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Upcoming Comedy Shows in Chicago

At The Comedy Bar, our upcoming shows are always changing, bringing together the best of Chicago comedy with nationally touring acts and one-of-a-kind events. From weekly favorites to special performances, you will find something fresh and exciting happening on stage nearly every night of the week. Whether you are looking for interactive crowd work, high-energy showcases, or big-name headliners, our upcoming shows have something for every comedy fan.

SATURDAY AUGUST 22: NETRA NETRA NETRA
AUG 22

SAT AUG 22 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 22: NETRA NETRA NETRA

Comedian Netra Netra Netra headlines an evening of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY AUGUST 22: SLINK JOHNSON
AUG 22

SAT AUG 22 • 9:00 pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 22: SLINK JOHNSON

The legendary Slink Johnson headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26: SEESH MONEY
AUG 26

WED AUG 26 • 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26: SEESH MONEY

Seesh Money headlines an evening of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SUNDAY AUGUST 30: COCOA BROWN
AUG 30

SUN AUG 30 • 7:00 pm

SUNDAY AUGUST 30: COCOA BROWN

Cocoa Brown headlines The Comedy Bar for an evening of laughs, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4: CEEKAY
SEP 4

FRI SEP 4 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4: CEEKAY

Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4: CEEKAY
SEP 4

FRI SEP 4 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4: CEEKAY

Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5: CEEKAY
SEP 5

SAT SEP 5 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5: CEEKAY

Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5: CEEKAY
SEP 5

SAT SEP 5 • 9:00 pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5: CEEKAY

Comedian Ceekay headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6: BARRY BREWER
SEP 6

SUN SEP 6 • 8:00 pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6: BARRY BREWER

The hilarious Barry Brewer headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10: HAYDEN KRISTAL
SEP 10

THU SEP 10 • 7:00 pm

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10: HAYDEN KRISTAL

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Hayden Kristal as your headliner!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11: SAM SALEM
SEP 11

FRI SEP 11 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11: SAM SALEM

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Sam Salem as your headliner!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11: SAM SALEM
SEP 11

FRI SEP 11 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11: SAM SALEM

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Sam Salem as your headliner!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: SAM SALEM
SEP 12

SAT SEP 12 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: SAM SALEM

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Sam Salem as your headliner!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: SAM SALEM
SEP 12

SAT SEP 12 • 9:00 pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12: SAM SALEM

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Sam Salem as your headliner!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13: KEON POLEE
SEP 13

SUN SEP 13 • 7:00 pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13: KEON POLEE

Join us for great laughs with the hilarious Keon Polee, and enjoy deep-dish pizza just off the Mag Mile!

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16: WIL MILZ
SEP 16

WED SEP 16 • 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16: WIL MILZ

Join comedian Wil Milz for an evening of unforgettable laughs right off the Magnificent Mile!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17: BIGFAYB0
SEP 17

THU SEP 17 • 7:00 pm

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17: BIGFAYB0

Join headliner Bigfayb0 for an evening of unforgettable laughs right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: COREY O'BRIEN
SEP 18

FRI SEP 18 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: COREY O'BRIEN

Catch Corey O'brien live at Comedy Bar Chicago for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and deep dish pizza!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: COREY O'BRIEN
SEP 18

FRI SEP 18 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: COREY O'BRIEN

Catch Corey O'brien live at Comedy Bar Chicago for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and deep dish pizza!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19: RYAN GOODCASE
SEP 19

SAT SEP 19 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19: RYAN GOODCASE

Join us for hilarious stand up comedy in the heart of downtown Chicago, just off the Magnificent Mile featuring headliner, Ryan Goodcase!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20: CODY SMITH
SEP 20

SUN SEP 20 • 7:00 pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20: CODY SMITH

Join us for some laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with your headliner, Cody Smith!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27: JAY WASHINGTON
SEP 27

SUN SEP 27 • 6:30 pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27: JAY WASHINGTON

Comedian Jay Washington headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27: MIKE SAMP
SEP 27

SUN SEP 27 • 8:30 pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27: MIKE SAMP

Mike Samp headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2: DAUOOD NAIMYAR
OCT 2

FRI OCT 2 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2: DAUOOD NAIMYAR

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Dauood Naimyar as your headliner!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3: DAUOOD NAIMYAR
OCT 3

SAT OCT 3 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3: DAUOOD NAIMYAR

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Dauood Naimyar as your headliner!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4: KEVIN WILLIAMS
OCT 4

SUN OCT 4 • 6:00 pm

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4: KEVIN WILLIAMS

Kevin Williams headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4: JUSTIN WHITEHEAD
OCT 4

SUN OCT 4 • 8:00 pm

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4: JUSTIN WHITEHEAD

Justin Whitehead headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9: PAUL ELIA
OCT 9

FRI OCT 9 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9: PAUL ELIA

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Paul Elia as your headliner!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9: PAUL ELIA
OCT 9

FRI OCT 9 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 9: PAUL ELIA

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Paul Elia as your headliner!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10: PAUL ELIA
OCT 10

SAT OCT 10 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10: PAUL ELIA

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Paul Elia as your headliner!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10: PAUL ELIA
OCT 10

SAT OCT 10 • 9:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10: PAUL ELIA

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Paul Elia as your headliner!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11: TIM SHROPSHIRE
OCT 11

SUN OCT 11 • 7:00 pm

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11: TIM SHROPSHIRE

Join us for some laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with your headliner, Tim Shropshire!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16: JOEY BRAGG
OCT 16

FRI OCT 16 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16: JOEY BRAGG

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Joey Bragg as your headliner!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17: JOEY BRAGG
OCT 17

SAT OCT 17 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17: JOEY BRAGG

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Joey Bragg as your headliner!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18: CALIMAR WHITE
OCT 18

SUN OCT 18 • 7:00 pm

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18: CALIMAR WHITE

Calimar White (AKA Agent Ratliff) headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and pizza!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23: ZAR THE STAR
OCT 23

FRI OCT 23 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23: ZAR THE STAR

Zar the Star headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23: ZAR THE STAR
OCT 23

FRI OCT 23 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23: ZAR THE STAR

Zar the Star headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24: ZAR THE STAR
OCT 24

SAT OCT 24 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24: ZAR THE STAR

Zar the Star headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24: ZAR THE STAR
OCT 24

SAT OCT 24 • 9:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24: ZAR THE STAR

Zar the Star headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31: SERGEI PUTINSKI
OCT 31

SAT OCT 31 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31: SERGEI PUTINSKI

The hilarious Sergei Putinski headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1: JOEL JAMES
NOV 1

SUN NOV 1 • 7:00 pm

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1: JOEL JAMES

Comedian Joel James headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6: IFY NWADIWE
NOV 6

FRI NOV 6 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6: IFY NWADIWE

Comedian Ify Nwadiwe headlines two nights of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13: ANDY HAYNES
NOV 13

FRI NOV 13 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13: ANDY HAYNES

Join Andy Haynes for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, pizza, and nonstop laughs!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13: ANDY HAYNES
NOV 13

FRI NOV 13 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13: ANDY HAYNES

Join Andy Haynes for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, pizza, and nonstop laughs!

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19: BRYSON BANKS
NOV 19

THU NOV 19 • 7:00 pm

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19: BRYSON BANKS

Bryson Banks headlines The Comedy Bar for an evening of laughs, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: MATT O'BRIEN
NOV 20

FRI NOV 20 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: MATT O'BRIEN

Join headliner Matt O'Brien for an evening of unforgettable laughs right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: SARPER
NOV 20

FRI NOV 20 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: SARPER

Sarper (As seen on 90 Day Fiancé) headlines a night of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: MATT O'BRIEN
NOV 20

FRI NOV 20 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20: MATT O'BRIEN

Join headliner Matt O'Brien for an evening of unforgettable laughs right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21: LONI LOVE
NOV 21

SAT NOV 21 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21: LONI LOVE

Loni Love headlines a weekend of laughs at The Comedy Bar Chicago! Enjoy a night of nonstop laughs and deep-dish pizza!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4: MATTY CHYMBOR
DEC 4

FRI DEC 4 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4: MATTY CHYMBOR

Matty Chymbor headlines two nights of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4: MATTY CHYMBOR
DEC 4

FRI DEC 4 • 9:00 pm

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4: MATTY CHYMBOR

Matty Chymbor headlines two nights of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5: MATTY CHYMBOR
DEC 5

SAT DEC 5 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5: MATTY CHYMBOR

Matty Chymbor headlines two nights of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5: MATTY CHYMBOR
DEC 5

SAT DEC 5 • 9:00 pm

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5: MATTY CHYMBOR

Matty Chymbor headlines two nights of laughs at The Comedy Bar, right off the Magnificent Mile!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 11: SIENNA HUBERT-ROSS
DEC 11

FRI DEC 11 • 7:00 pm

FRIDAY DECEMBER 11: SIENNA HUBERT-ROSS

Catch Sienna Hubert-Ross live at Comedy Bar Chicago for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy, right off the Magnificent Mile!

SATURDAY DECEMBER 12: SIENNA HUBERT-ROSS
DEC 12

SAT DEC 12 • 7:00 pm

SATURDAY DECEMBER 12: SIENNA HUBERT-ROSS

Catch Sienna Hubert-Ross live at Comedy Bar Chicago for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy, right off the Magnificent Mile!

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10: SHAWN CHIDIAC
FEB 10

WED FEB 10 • 7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10: SHAWN CHIDIAC

Join us for great laughs right off the Magnificent Mile with the hilarious Shawn Chidiac as your headliner!

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162 E SUPERIOR ST

312-623-3532

Featured Weekly Shows

Besides our full lineup of comedy every night, The Comedy Bar also hosts a few weekly staples that have become fan favorites in Chicago. These shows bring a unique twist to the stage and guarantee a fresh experience week after week.

MONDAY - LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

Kick off your week with Vik Pandya as he hosts a mix of Chicago’s funniest comedians, surprise drop-ins, and a lively one-on-one interview. After the show, stick around for a free open mic where new voices and bold material hit the stage. It is the perfect way to start the week with laughs.

Get your Monday tickets here!
Late Nite Mic host behind desk with guest comedian on stage at Comedy Bar

TUESDAY - TOMATO THROW SHOW

Chicago’s most outrageous comedy showdown returns every Tuesday. Watch local comedians compete for a cash prize, with the audience deciding their fate. If the jokes land, your laughter keeps them alive. If not, grab a fake tomato and let it fly. Hosted by Bob Keen and featuring the unforgettable Tomato Boy, it is messy, interactive, and unlike anything else in the city.

Don’t miss out—get your tickets now!
Comedian performing at the Tomato Throw Show at Comedy Bar Chicago

WEDNESDAY - CROWD WORK WEDNESDAY

On Wednesdays, the spotlight shifts to the audience. Hosts Pat Bolduc and John Gasper lead a rotating lineup of comedians sharpening their crowd work in real time. No two nights are alike. You might laugh, you might get roasted, and you might even become part of the punchline. Come ready to talk, laugh, and dive into the unexpected.

Tickets are available now!
Crowd Work Wednesday Comedy Show at The Comedy Bar in Chicago

Chicago

The Comedy Bar’s main stage venue is housed on the spacious third floor at 162 E Superior St which features a performance stage and outdoor rooftop patio, as well as a full bar and dinner menu from Gino’s East featuring their famous deep dish pizza. The space accommodates 140 guests and is great for private events, corporate groups or just a date night in the city.

 

Comedian performing live at The Comedy Bar in front of the audience

THE COMEDY BAR CHICAGO

162 E Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-836-0499

HOURS

MON 6 PM – 10 PM
TUE 6 PM – 10 PM
WED 6 PM – 10 PM
THU 6 PM – 10 PM
FRI 6 PM – 11 PM
SAT 6 PM – 1 AM
SUN 4 PM – 9 PM