The Milwaukee Comedy Festival is the largest multi-day comedy event in Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin. We bring audiences the best stand up, improv and sketch comedy talent possible and establish an environment where performers can create new and exciting comedy together.

The Milwaukee Comedy Festival features multiple days of live comedy shows, special events, and headliners offering the ultimate comedy experience. Every show is unique and combines different styles of comedy like sketch and improvisation along side stand up comedy.

Over the years more than 20,000 people have laughed with the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. Audiences have traveled from all parts of Wisconsin to attend the fest and as far away as Los Angeles and Massachusetts for the biggest comedy event of the year.

The Milwaukee Comedy Festival is produced by Milwaukee Comedy, LLC, an independent, local comedy production company.

Schedule of Events

October 1, 2023

6:30pm - The Official Kick Off Event at Lakefront Brewery!

Milwaukee Comedy Festival is proud to present the hilarious Kelly Ryan (Portlands Funniest, NIGHTCOOP) at the Official Festival Kick Off event!

Cost: $20

October 2, 2023

7:30pm - The Roast of Milwaukee at The Cooperage

Milwaukee Comedy Festival and Milwaukee Record presents the annual Roast of Milwaukee!

Cost: $15.00

October 3, 2023

7pm - A Dandy Comedy Show at Dandy

Laugh it up on a Tuesday at A Dandy Comedy Show, Milwaukee Comedy Festival Edition!

Cost: $10

October 4, 2023

7:30pm - Cask Comedy at Great Lakes Distillery

Only the best in stand up comedy will perform at this hilarious night of comedy at Great Lakes Distillery!

Cost: $15

October 5, 2023

7:30pm - Headliner Todd Barry at Shank Hall

Milwaukee Comedy Festival is proud to present comedy legend Todd Barry (Netflix, Bob's Burgers, The Late Show, Conan), headlining one night only!

Cost: $25

9:30pm - The After Show at The Laughing Tap

They say Thursday's the new Friday, most likely because of this incredible show that's all part of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival!

Cost: $15

October 6, 2023

7:30pm - Prime Time Laughs at The Laughing Tap

Get ready to enjoy some of the best comedy at the Friday early show, 2023

It's one of the biggest nights in comedy!

Cost: $20

10pm - The Late Show at Laughing Tap

The Friday Late Show has what your funny bone craves - a night full of laughs!

Cost: $20

October 7, 2023

2pm - The Hangover Show at Laughing Tap

Almost an entire week of big laughs so far at the MKE Comedy Fest so take it easy with a relaxed afternoon of comedy and cocktails!

Cost: $15

5pm - 5 O'Clock Funnies at The Laughing Tap

Don't miss out on this one - this Saturday afternoon show is stacked with fantastic talent & includes comics from near and far.

Cost: $20

8pm - Festival Headliner Kyle Kinane at The Pabst Theatre

Kyle Kinane has been seen on Conan, The Tonight Show, Netflix's "The Standups," and has 3 hour-length specials on Comedy Central!

Cost: $35

October 8, 2023

2:30pm - The Boogie Monster Podcast at The Laughing Tap

Kyle Kinane and Dave Stone talk about ghosts and barbeque and maybe interview people and maybe have had a few drinks before they started recording.

7pm - Closing Night with Dave Stone at The Laughing Tap

Dave Stone (The Late Late Show, Boogie Monster Podcast, Just For Laughs) will close out the festivities in this hilarious night of laughs!

Cost: $20

Date: October 1-8, 2023

Locations:
Lakefront Brewery, 1872 North Commerce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201
The Cooperage, 822 S Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
The Dandy, 5020 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Great Lakes Distillery, 616 W. Virginia Street, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Shank Hall, 1434 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
The Laughing Tap, 706 B South 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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