Funny has evolved a lot in the past decade. These days, most comedy fans catch their favorite performers online, whether through quick-hit Instagram Reels, inside-joke-heavy podcasts, or punchy YouTube specials free from network interference. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—times and tastes change rapidly in the 21st century.

Still, for our money, there’s absolutely no better way to enjoy stand-up, sketch, or improv than in real life (IRL) among other fans. There’s simply nothing better than coming together with strangers and sharing a collective laugh—possibly at the audience’s expense if a crowd-work comic is on stage.

Thankfully, many of the biggest names in comedy are taking their acts on the road all through 2026. We’re talking reliable vets like Bill Murray, Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Katt Williams, and Weird Al, alongside huge 2020s stars Sebastian Maniscalco, Nate Bargatze, Nikki Glaser, and John Mulaney. Rising indie acts such as Gianmarco Soresi, Stavros Halkias, and Jay Jurden also have shows lined up.

If you happen to be in the Big Apple, don’t miss the new Broadway show *All Out*, which features a stacked rotating cast including comedy ringers Jim Gaffigan, Ray Romano, Sarah Silverman, Wayne Brady, and Jon Stewart, among others. Plus, there are so, so, so many more performers taking to stages near you.

In total, we found 155 (!) can’t-miss comics to check out. Can’t wait to get out of the house? Honestly, us too. We look forward to sharing a laugh with you live in 2026.

*Note: This lengthy list might be a bit overwhelming. We recommend bookmarking and revisiting it to keep tabs on your favorite comedians.*

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### Arena Headliners

**Jerry Seinfeld**
Runs Jan. 9 through July 18
Known for *Seinfeld*, *Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee*, and *Bee Movie*

**Weird Al Yankovic’s ‘Bigger and Weirder Tour’**
Runs May 26 through Oct. 17
Known for *UHF*, *Weird: The Al Yankovic Story*, and *Halloween II*

**Martin Lawrence’s ‘Y’all Still Know What It Is Tour’**
Runs Jan. 15 through March 22
Known for *Bad Boys*, *Martin*, and *Big Momma’s House*

**Jeff Dunham’s ‘Artificial Intelligence Tour’**
Runs Jan. 14 through Dec. 6
Known for *The Jeff Dunham Show*, 13 comedy specials, and *The Nut Job*

**John Mulaney**
Runs Jan. 2 through Sept. 12
Known for *Big Mouth*, *The Sack Lunch Bunch*, and *Everybody’s Live*

**Sebastian Maniscalco**
Runs Feb. 6–7
Known for *About My Father*, *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, and *Bookie*

**Nate Bargatze’s ‘Big Dumb Eyes Tour’**
Runs Jan. 15 through Aug. 14
Known for hosting *SNL*, multiple stand-up specials, and hosting The Emmys

**Gabriel Iglesias’ ‘Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour’**
Runs Jan. 2 through Sept. 13
Known for *Mr. Iglesias*, *Magic Mike XXL*, and *Space Jam: A New Legacy*

**Jim Gaffigan**
Runs Jan. 21 through June 14
Known for *The Jim Gaffigan Show*, *Super Troopers 2*, and *Chappaquiddick*

**Katt Williams’ ‘The Golden Age Tour’**
Runs Jan. 23 through May 9
Known for *Friday After Next*, *Scary Movie V*, and *Club Shay Shay*

**Matt Rife’s ‘Stay Golden Tour’**
Runs Feb. 28 through Dec. 29
Known for *Wild ‘N Out*, *Bring The Funny*, and multiple Netflix specials

**Bert Kreischer’s ‘Permission To Party Tour’**
Runs Jan. 15 through May 23
Known for *The Machine*, *The Cabin*, and *2 Bears 1 Cave* podcast

**Jo Koy’s ‘Just Being Koy Tour’**
Runs Jan. 16 through April 4
Known for hosting the 2024 Golden Globes, *Easter Sunday*, and *Chelsea Lately*

**Shane Gillis**
Runs Jan. 22 through July 17
Known for hosting *SNL*, *Matt and Shane’s Secret Show*, and *Tires*

**We Them Ones**
Runs Feb. 6 through May 23
Featuring Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Corey Holcomb, and more

**Max Amini**
Runs Feb. 7 through Dec. 27
Known for *Heroes*, *Real Rob*, and *Mind of Mencia*

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### Household Name Acts

**Jay Leno**
Runs Jan. 7 through April 25
Known for *The Tonight Show*, *Jay Leno’s Garage*, and *The Jay Leno Show*

**Nikki Glaser**
Runs Jan. 2 through Sept. 5
Known for hosting the 2025 Golden Globes, *F Boy Island*, and hosting *SNL*

**Kathy Griffin’s ‘New Face, New Tour’**
Runs Jan. 9 through May 16
Known for *My Life on the D-List*, *Suddenly Susan*, and *Shrek Forever After*

**Chelsea Handler**
Runs Jan. 31 through June 13
Known for *Chelsea Lately*, *Chelsea Does*, and *Hello Privilege, It’s Me Chelsea*

**Jeff Foxworthy**
Runs Jan. 23 through Aug. 14
Known for *Blue Collar Comedy*, *Jeff Foxworthy Show*, and *Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?*

**Chris Tucker**
Runs Jan. 17 through May 16
Known for *Rush Hour*, *Friday*, and *Silver Linings Playbook*

**Craig Ferguson’s ‘Pants On Fire Tour’**
Runs Feb. 5 through June 6
Known for *The Late Late Show*, *How To Train Your Dragon 2*, and *Winnie the Pooh*

**Aziz Ansari’s ‘Hypothetical Tour’**
Runs Jan. 23–25
Known for *Parks and Recreation*, *Master of None*, and *The Human Giant*

**Michael McIntyre**
Runs March 28 through April 24
Known for *Michael McIntyre’s Big Show*, *The Wheel*, and as a *Britain’s Got Talent* judge

**‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members Martin Short and Steve Martin**
Runs Jan. 29 through April 26
Known for *Only Murders in the Building*, *Three Amigos*, and *Father of the Bride*

**Seth Meyers and John Oliver**
Runs Jan. 25 through June 14
Known for *Late Night With Seth Meyers*, *Last Week Tonight*, and *Strike Force Five*

**Bill Murray and The Blood Brothers**
Runs Jan. 9 through April 21
Known for *Ghostbusters*, *Groundhog Day*, and *Rushmore*

**Colin Jost**
Runs Feb. 20 through March 8
Known for *Tom and Jerry*, *A Punchable Face*, and *Coming 2 America*

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### ’90s Sitcom Stars

**George Lopez**
Runs Jan. 15 through March 28
Known for *The George Lopez Show*, *Lopez vs. Lopez*, and *Blue Beetle*

**Kevin James**
Runs Jan. 15 through May 10
Known for *King of Queens*, *Hitch*, and *Paul Blart: Mall Cop*

**DL Hughley**
Runs Jan. 2 through June 17
Known for *The Original Kings of Comedy*, *The Hughleys*, and *Dancing With The Stars*

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### As Seen on TV

**Cedric The Entertainer**
Runs Jan. 16 through Feb. 28
Known for *Barbershop*, *The Original Kings of Comedy*, and *Be Cool*

**Dave Attell**
Runs Feb. 13 through July 18
Known for *Insomniac*, *Trainwreck*, and *Arrested Development*

**Daniel Tosh**
Runs Jan. 8 through Nov. 7
Known for *Tosh.0*, *The GOAT*, and *Brickleberry*

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### Alt Comedy Icons

**Tim Heidecker’s On Cinema**
Runs Jan. 25 through April 12
Known for *Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show*, *Us*, and *I Think You Should Leave*
*With Gregg Turkington on select dates*

**Albert Brooks**
Runs April 18-19
Known for *Modern Romance*, *Finding Nemo*, and *Drive*

**Janeane Garofalo**
Runs Jan. 18 through May 9
Known for *Reality Bites*, *Wet Hot American Summer*, and *The Larry Sanders Show*

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### Critic’s Picks

**Maria Bamford**
Runs Jan. 30 through Nov. 22
Known for *Lady Dynamite*, *Comedians of Comedy*, and *Rick and Morty*

**Pete Holmes’ ‘Pete Here Now Tour’**
Runs Jan. 8 through June 13
Known for *Crashing*, *The Pete Holmes Show*, and *You Made It Weird*

**Gary Gulman**
Runs Jan. 9 through May 13
Known for *Last Comic Standing*, *Life & Beth*, and *Joker*

**Ramy Youssef**
Runs Jan. 8–31
Known for *Ramy*, *Poor Things*, and hosting *Saturday Night Live*

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### More Funny Shows in 2025

We knew you’d stick around way past the last punchline. Since you’re still here, these are five more funny shows we can’t wait to see in the next few months:

– *All Out* (also featuring Mike Birbiglia, Heidi Gardner, Ben Schwartz, Craig Robinson, Cecily Strong)
– *Oh! Mary!* (currently starring Jane Krakowski)
– *Urinetown*
– *The Book of Mormon*
– *Blue Man Group*

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### Need Some Music in Your Life Too?

Check out our list of the 100 biggest concert tours in 2026 to find the show of your dreams.

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### Why You Should Trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post

With an extensive, expertly curated lineup and up-to-date tour information from across the comedy world, you can confidently plan your next laugh-filled night out. Bookmark this guide, and revisit often to stay on top of the funniest events of 2026. We can’t wait to see you live at the show!
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