Comedy Events in DC

Rosebud Baker

Rosebud Baker headlines the DC Improv's main room August 14-16, showcasing her biting wit and unapologetic style.

Stand-Up Showcase

Stand-Up Showcase features four stand-up comedians — Dom Grayer, Liam Nelson, Dom Hatton-Woods, and Ty Colgate — performing at DC Improv from August 14-16.

Pun DMV

Pun DMV is DC Improv's pun competition, hosted by Dana Fleitman, where audience members can watch or compete in two events: a freestyle contest and an on-the-spot tournament.

Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy is a comedy show presented by Rahmein Mostafavi, featuring a hilarious round-table discussion with comics and willing audience members about relationships, dating, sex, singlehood, and married life.

Amit Tandon

Indian stand-up comedian Amit Tandon delivers a set of observational humor about modern relationships and family life.

Greg Warren: The Impulse Buy Tour

Greg Warren brings his Impulse Buy Tour to DC Improv, performing Friday through Sunday with shows at 6 and 8:30 PM, and 6 PM on Sunday.

Stand-Up Showcase

Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC with five outstanding stand-ups.

DC Improv Date Night

DC Improv presents a date-friendly comedy lineup with a variety of comedy styles, hand-picked to get you laughing together.

Tony Woods & Friends

Tony Woods hosts a stand-up showcase in the DC Improv's main showroom, presenting a lineup of his comedy friends.

Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage

Ever since the loss of his big brother Jason in 2022, KevOnStage has struggled internally with grief. This show is his first attempt at explaining why GRIEF SUCKS.

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Stand-Up Showcase

Stand-Up Showcase runs August 28-30 at DC Improv's lounge, featuring five stand-up comics including Dale Dunlap, Ray Diva, Matt Brown, Stacey Axler, and Dom Grayer.

Sam Taggart - So Pretty Much I'm Touring

Sam Taggart brings his standup comedy show "So Pretty Much I'm Touring" to Union Stage, where he explains what's been going on with him through standup comedy.

Open Mic Night

The DC Improv hosts its Open Mic Night featuring local comedy talent in the main showroom. Admission is free, and seats can be reserved for a small fee; walk-ups are welcome if seating is available.

Reg Thomas

Reg Thomas performs at the DC Improv main room, bringing his sharp wit and engaging storytelling as seen on Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF on Netflix. Tickets are $29. 50 general admission and $45. 50 VIP.

Unpopular Opinions DC (21+)

This event is 21+. A valid physical government ID is required for entry. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Genre: Comedy Artists: And Now for Something Completely Different.

ALOK: EAT PRAY LEAVE TOUR

ALOK brings their Eat Pray Leave Tour to Lincoln Theatre, with doors at 6:00 p. m. and show at 7:00 p. m.

Steve Wrigley

Steve Wrigley returns with a brand-new hour of gloriously nerdy stand-up, blending quick-fire crowd work, improvisation, and stories about geek obsessions like Dungeons & Dragons and Lord of the Rings.

Jiaoying Summers

Jiaoying Summers performs her 'Lucky Pony 26 Tour' in the main room at DC Improv, delivering fearless, modern commentary on identity, race, and gender.

THE FOOL

A tarot-themed comedy show, held in the Red Room.

George Lopez

Ed Larson

Ed Larson, co-host of the podcast Last Podcast on the Left, performs at DC Improv. The all-in ticket price is $29. 50. He has writing and producing credits on Comedy Central roasts and Netflix specials.

Icon Concerts Presents... Becky Robinson - The Beasts in Me Tour

Comedy performance by Becky Robinson on The Beasts in Me Tour, presented by Icon Concerts.

Jay Pharoah

Jay Pharoah performs his stand-up comedy at DC Improv from September 10-13, with multiple showtimes including Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Bad Medicine

Bad Medicine performs a brand-new hour of sketch comedy, 'A Monument to Comedy,' taking aim at the people, institutions, and ideas that have become larger than life in Washington, D. C.

The Washington Roast

The Washington Roast is a political comedy roast battle at DC Improv, where local comedians portray real-life political figures and tear into each other with bipartisan insults.

Laura Ramoso

Laura Ramoso presents The Calm Down Tour on September 15 and 16, 2026.

Irene Tu

Irene Tu returns to DC Improv after sold-out shows in 2023 and 2025. Her album 'We're Done Now' debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and she has performed at the Netflix Is A Joke festival.

Steph Tolev

Steph Tolev brings her unfiltered comedy to an early seated show. Her debut hour special, FILTH QUEEN, premiered on Netflix, and she has appeared in TIRES, OLD DADS, and HACKS.

Steve Martin & Martin Short

Steve Martin & Martin Short perform at Constitution Hall on September 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Marc Maron

Marc Maron presents his Yammering into the Void Tour.

Comedian CP

Comedian CP headlines the DC Improv main showroom September 18–20.

Gaurav Kapoor

Gaurav Kapoor brings his USA and Canada comedy tour to Lisner Auditorium, with sharp observational humor and storytelling that has earned him over 1. 2M Instagram followers and 90 million YouTube views.

Joe Fenti

Comedian Joe Fenti performs with Sarah Fitz.

Read the Room

Tim Miller hosts "Read the Room," a crowd work comedy showcase at DC Improv's lounge featuring local comics doing predominantly unscripted audience interaction.

Bobby Lee

Stand-up comedy performance by Bobby Lee.

Cipha Sounds

Cipha Sounds performs at DC Improv on September 25–26, with shows Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and 9:30 PM.

Dave Attell

Dave Attell returns to DC Improv for an annual multi-night stand-up comedy engagement, performing multiple shows Thursday through Sunday.

Take It Personal

The hip-hop improv show hosted by Cipha Sounds, where he and a group of comedians/improvisers use audience and guest stories to create an unscripted, unrehearsed freestyle show combining hip hop and comedy.

Vidura B.R.

Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa returns with Paradise Gothic, a sharp, darkly funny new hour exploring immigration, “radical” buddhism, and the absurdities of attempting to build a life within late-stage capitalism.

ButtTootKing: Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King

Drag show featuring Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King.

Kanan Gill: Not This Again.

Comedian Kanan Gill performs his Not This Again. show at Capital One Hall's Main Theater.

#IMOMSOHARD ‘The Flashback Tour’

#IMOMSOHARD is a comedy tour by real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, who talk openly about the struggles and humor of motherhood.

Fahim Anwar

Fahim Anwar performs headlining stand-up shows at DC Improv October 1-3, with shows Thursday at 7:30, Friday at 7:30 and 9:45, and Saturday at 7 and 9:30.

Red Richardson

Red Richardson makes his DC Improv debut with multiple shows from October 1-3.

Maria Bamford

Cult-favorite comedian Maria Bamford brings her singular, impression-filled, and deeply personal stand-up comedy to the Warner Theatre.

Jose "Hoozay" Velasquez

Jose "Hoozay" Velasquez brings his high-energy stand-up comedy show to the legendary DC Improv Comedy Club for one unforgettable night of laughs, featuring Country Boy Earl and Fernando "Panda" Chacon.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The ‘From Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Tour

Get ready for an evening of side-splitting laughter as legendary improv duo Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take the stage for a one-night-only live show, The 'From Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Tour.

Jennifer Welch: Not Today, Fascists

Comedian and podcast host Jennifer Welch presents her stand-up show, presented in partnership with I. M. P. and Politics and Prose.

Jane Don't Does America

Jane Don't Does America is a special event in the main room featuring Jane Don't, a RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 contestant and Miss Congeniality.

Leslie Jones

Multiple Emmy Award-nominee Leslie Jones brings a night of jokes, celebrity stories and unexpected surprises to The Clarice for a laugh-filled set.

Jenny Tian: Ripe

Jenny Tian returns to the DC Improv main room with her new hour, 'Ripe.

MICHAEL KOSTA: Big Dad Energy

Comedian Michael Kosta brings his Big Dad Energy stand-up show.

Rafi Bastos

Rafi Bastos, one of Brazil's biggest comedians, performs his stand-up show in English at the DC Improv.

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

Molly Kearney

Molly Kearney performs their DC Improv debut in the main room, featuring TBA. Kearney is a comedian known for Saturday Night Live, where they made history as the first non-binary cast member.

Bridget McGuire

Bridget McGuire performs her stand-up and storytelling show 'Ballet Flats for Dinner,' recounting her life growing up with intrusive thoughts from OCD.

Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour

Comedian Michael Blaustein brings The Taste Me Tour to Capital One Hall's Main Theater.

Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up

Phoebe Robinson brings her comedy show Feral & Fired Up to The Howard Theatre.

Arnez J.

Arnez J returns to the DC Improv main room for a multi-day run this fall. Known for his physical comedy and high-energy storytelling, he performs Thursday through Sunday with multiple showtimes.

Yard Sale Girls

Yard Sale Girls brings their best-of sketch comedy hour to the DC Improv's main room. The New York comedy group features Serah Bennett, Micaela Fagan, Becca Marcus, and Sam Speedy.

DAVID CROSS

Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee David Cross performs stand-up at The Birchmere. Known for Mr.

Maddy Smith

Maddy Smith returns to DC Improv for a multi-night run in the main room, showcasing her rapid-fire delivery and roasting skills from MTV's 'Wild N Out.

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld performs live at The Anthem on October 24, with doors at 7:15 PM and the show at 8:00 PM. Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time.

Atsuko Okatsuka

Atsuko Okatsuka performs live. A stand-up comedian known for her viral content and relatable humor.

Von Decarlo

Von Decarlo, a New York-bred stand-up comedian, author, and producer, performs at DC Improv October 23-25.

Jordan Jensen

Jordan Jensen, a stand-up comedian whose Netflix special 'Take Me With You' recently debuted, headlines a live show at Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 6:00pm and the show begins at 7:00pm.

An Evening of Alton Brown

An Evening of Alton Brown is a live comedy/spoken-word show in which Alton Brown stirs up twists on his greatest hits with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem.

Halloween Whodunit 3

Halloween Whodunit 3 is a Halloween-themed murder mystery comedy show presented by Die Laughing Productions.

Joanne McNally - Pinotphile

Joanne McNally performs her comedy show Pinotphile.

Read the Room

Read the Room is a crowd work showcase hosted by Tim Miller, featuring a lineup of local comedians doing predominantly crowd work.

Godfrey

Godfrey performs in the Main Room at DC Improv as a special event, bringing his high-energy stand-up, impressions, and takes on current events to the stage.

Alex Edelman: What Are You Going to Do

Alex Edelman brings his new solo show 'What Are You Going to Do' to Strathmore's Music Center.

PAULA POUNDSTONE

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit.

Melissa Villaseñor

Melissa Villaseñor headlines a weekend at the DC Improv, performing in the main room.

Ahmed Al-kadri

Ahmed Al-kadri is a Yemeni-American comedian based in Los Angeles whose stand-up blends his cultural upbringing, everyday absurdities, and straight-up goofy fun.

Best Friends Podcast - Sasheer Zamata & Nicole Byer

Comedians Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer bring their Best Friends Podcast to the stage for a live episode.

Brian Regan

Brian Regan is going on sale starting 5/1. Tickets available through Live Nation.

Sejoe

Sejoe, affectionately known as the 'Haitian Dave Chappelle,' performs at the DC Improv main room as a special event.

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael performs at DC Improv on November 10-11.

Matteo Lane

Stand-up comedy performance by Matteo Lane.

Tony Rock

Tony Rock, a comedian, actor and producer from one of comedy's most celebrated families, headlines the DC Improv's Main Room.

Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour

Amber Autry is embarking on her first theater run, the Happy Holler Tour, at Lincoln Theatre. The Nashville-based stand-up comedian is known for her high-energy performances and sharp, relatable humor.

Daniel Sloss

Stand-up comedy performance by Daniel Sloss.

Rachel Scanlon

Rachel Scanlon brings her 'a bit much tour' to DC Improv, performing in the main room on November 18 and 19. An L. A.

Ilana Glazer Live!

This event is sold out. Doors open at 8:00pm and the show begins at 9:00pm. Recommended for ages 15+. Showtimes: Nov 20 at 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM.

TRAE CROWDER

Trae Crowder, known for his viral 'Liberal Redneck' comedic videos and the best-selling book The Liberal Redneck Manifesto, performs a stand-up comedy set at The Birchmere.

Zar the Star

Zar the Star performs at the DC Improv lounge in her DC Improv debut on November 20-21.

Nacho Redondo: Terapia de Grupo

Terapia de Grupo is the new stand-up show by Nacho Redondo, a bigger and sharper version of the universe that began with Traumas, in which he unearths his own psychological demons and incorporates those of the audience to turn each performance into a collective session.

Michelle Wolf - Best Job in the World

Michelle Wolf brings her brand-new stand-up show, 'Best Job in the World,' to Lincoln Theatre, presenting a hilarious deconstruction of society, gender roles, and testicles.

Geoffrey Asmus

Geoffrey Asmus headlines his debut at DC Improv in the main room on November 20-22, with multiple showtimes Friday through Sunday. Tickets are $33. 50 GA or $44 reserved, and the featured act is TBA.

Tony Woods & Friends

Tony Woods hosts a stand-up showcase in the main showroom, presenting a lineup of his great comedy friends. Featured comics are TBA.

Rocky Dale Davis

Rocky Dale Davis performs at DC Improv on December 1-2.

Maz Jobrani

Maz Jobrani makes his long overdue return to the DC Improv stage for a multi-night run from December 3-5.

Nasser Al-Rayess

Syrian American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess, known as @naw_sir and the 'Shawarma King,' performs at DC Improv on December 6 with shows at 6:00 and 8:30 PM.

Festival of Laughs: Eitan Levine

Festival of Laughs is the DC Improv's annual Hanukkah celebration show, featuring special guest headliner Eitan Levine, a New York-based stand-up and comedy writer known for his viral "Jewish Man On the Street" videos.

Emily Catalano

Emily Catalano performs at DC Improv's main room December 11-13.

Clue Christmas

Clue Christmas is Die Laughing Productions' newest holiday murder mystery classic.

Darren Fleet

Darren Fleet makes his DC Improv main room debut with a stand-up comedy show. He has been performing for 6 years and has over 2 million social media followers, with a featured comic still TBA.

Sammy Obeid

Comedian and writer Sammy Obeid performs an evening of sharp stand-up comedy and observations.

Sam Jay

Sam Jay headlines the main showroom at DC Improv December 18-19, with performances Friday at 7:30 and 9:45 PM and Saturday at 7:00 and 9:30 PM.

Zarna Garg

Zarna Garg will perform at Lincoln Theatre. Doors open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 7:00pm.

A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS

People who don’t like Christmas make John Waters sick, but sick people like his comedy and movies, so here we go again.

Liza Treyger

Liza Treyger performs stand-up at the DC Improv's main showroom on January 22-23, 2027.

That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast

Comedians and amateur detectives Liza Treyger and Kara Klenk host a live episode of their hit podcast "That's Messed Up" where they break down a classic episode of "Law & Order: SVU" plus games, gossip and more.

Jessica Kirson

Jessica Kirson brings her high-energy stand-up comedy to Lincoln Theatre.

Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson brings his stand-up and music show to the DC Improv Main Room January 28-31, known for roles in The Office, Killing It, and Dolemite Is My Name.

MORTIFIED DC LIVE:DOOMED VALENTINE'S SHOW

Mortified DC Live presents a doomed Valentine's show in which everyday adults share their most embarrassingly real teenage love-themed diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics, and locker notes in front of total strangers.

Mario the Maker Magician

Mario the Maker Magician makes his Center for the Arts debut, mixing classic magic with robotics and slapstick comedy.

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is a one-woman comedy show featuring hilarious and heartfelt stories, original songs, and candid takes on motherhood, people-pleasing, and aging.