Comedy in Chicago

45 upcoming comedy shows are listed in Chicago, 6 in the next 7 days and 24 within 30 days. Coming up: FOOS GONE WILD on Oct 18 at House of Blues Chicago; Adam Ray on Oct 23 at Athenaeum Theatre; Vinny Guadagnino on Oct 23 at The Den Theatre.

The Chicago Theatre (15), Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago (6) and House of Blues Chicago (4) have the most comedy show dates on the list. Listed starting prices run from $51 to $51 across 2 priced listings.

FOOS GONE WILD — Oct 18, House of Blues Chicago
Adam Ray — Oct 23, Athenaeum Theatre
Vinny Guadagnino — Oct 23, The Den Theatre
Brett Goldstein — Oct 25, The Chicago Theatre
Chicago Comedy Club — Oct 29, Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago

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Sun, Oct 18, 6:30 PM

How to Plan Better Comedy in Chicago

Comedy demand in Chicago is currently strongest on Saturday and Friday based on upcoming inventory.

For comedy in Chicago, focus on venue quality first. Bigger venues like The Chicago Theatre usually offer better seat map options.
Use price spread as a quality check: if the range is large, premium sections and resale demand are likely active for this category.
If flexibility matters, shortlist 2 to 3 dates now and lock tickets when a strong section appears instead of waiting for one exact date.

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Top Venues for Comedy in Chicago

The Chicago Theatre · 15Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago · 6House of Blues Chicago · 4The Auditorium · 3The Den Theatre · 3

Comedy shows

Chicago is the most important improv comedy city in the country, and the schedule shows it. Second City on Wells Street in Old Town runs mainstage and e.t.c. sketch revues nightly, with alumni that read like a SNL cast list. iO Theater a few blocks south books improv on multiple stages through the week, with the Harold Night long-form sets a city tradition.

The Annoyance Theatre in Lakeview runs sketch, improv, and original musicals, while Zanies on Wells handles touring stand-up headliners. Laugh Factory at Belmont and Broadway brings in national stand-up.

Tickets for established headliners book up days in advance on weekends, but midweek and improv shows are usually walk-up friendly between fifteen and twenty-five dollars.

How to find your tickets

Choose an event to open its ticket page on CatchMovement. Review the available sections, quantities and seller options before continuing to checkout. Availability, delivery and fees depend on the selected seller.

What comedy shows are coming up in Chicago?▼

45 comedy shows are listed, 24 within the next 30 days. Next: FOOS GONE WILD on Oct 18 at House of Blues Chicago; Adam Ray on Oct 23 at Athenaeum Theatre; Vinny Guadagnino on Oct 23 at The Den Theatre.

Which venues host comedy shows in Chicago?▼

On the current list: The Chicago Theatre (15 dates), Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago (6 dates), House of Blues Chicago (4 dates), The Auditorium (3 dates) and The Den Theatre (3 dates).

How much do comedy show tickets in Chicago cost?▼

Listed starting prices range from $51 to $51 across 2 priced listings. Each seller sets its own fees, so confirm the total at checkout.

Are there comedy shows in Chicago this weekend?▼

Yes — 1 comedy show is listed for this weekend, starting with FOOS GONE WILD on Oct 18 at House of Blues Chicago.