Skip to main content

The Minneapolis Comedy Festival is returning after two years, with 16 different acts over a weeklong event.

The festival announced its return Wednesday after a two-year, pandemic-forced hiatus, and also revealed its lineup. Acts scheduled for the festival include Jackass' Steve-O and Minnesota's-own Maria Bamford.

Shows will take place over the course of a week, June 13-19. 

Most of the shows will happen at The Assembly at the Women’s Club of Minneapolis next to Loring Park, though Eddie B. and Charlie Berens will perform at the State Theatre, and Mark Normand, Ari Shaffir and Bamford will perform at the Pantages Theatre. 

Tickets for some acts are on sale now, while others will go on sale Friday, according to the festival’s website. Find ticket details here.

Here's the full lineup (shows are at The Assembly At The Woman’s Club unless otherwise stated).

  • June 13: Pinky Patel: Hello My Priends Tour 
  • June 14: An Evening with JR De Guzman
  • June 15: Steve-O: The Bucket List Tour
  • June 16: Josh Wolf
  • June 16: Mark Normand: All Over The Road Tour (Pantages)
  • June 16: Eddie B: Teachers Only Comedy Tour (State Theatre)
  • June 17: Donnell Rawlings
  • June 17: Matteo Lane
  • June 17: Ari Shaffir: The Wrong Side of History Tour (Pantages)
  • June 18: Jared Freid 
  • June 18: Sal Vulcano (Pantages)
  • June 18: Charlie Berens: Midwest Survival Guide Tour (State Theatre)
  • June 18: Chris Redd – Why Am I Like This?
  • June 19: That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
  • June 19: Dusty Slay and Brian Simpson Live
  • June 19: Maria Bamford (Pantages)

Next Up

Owamni

Owamni to launch weekend brunch service this month

A 10-week dinner series is also beginning soon.

Family-owned pasta bar now open in downtown Hopkins

The new dinner spot celebrated its grand opening Jan. 9.

Mother identifies boy, 16, assaulted at Edina YMCA

Criminal charges have been filed in connection with the case.

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov skates towards the Winnipeg Jets net during the third period at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Dec. 21, 2024.

Wild notes: Kirill Kaprizov progressing towards return and roster moves

Minnesota placed forwards Ben Jones and Devin Shore on waivers Monday.

Screen Shot 2025-01-13 at 1.57.06 PM

St. Olaf basketball player makes SportsCenter Top 10 with highlight block

Addison Metcalf made one of the best blocks of the college hoops season.

cold Minneapolis

Coming shot of frigid air could prompt first 'extreme cold warnings' in Minnesota

The NWS unveiled new terminology for watches and warnings last spring.

103rd Lane NE and Sunset Ave NE in Blaine, Minn.

Boy riding dirt bike killed in Blaine collision

The dirt bike crashed into a pickup truck, police said.

Montessori Academy South building at 1970 Rahncliff Ct.

Girl, 3, taken to the hospital after driver crashes into Eagan daycare

The driver told police she tried to stop, according to a press release.

Ashley Renee Couch

Woman pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run Maplewood crash

Zakirrah Anderson, 23, was killed in the 2024 incident.

DSC_8595

DFL caucus sworn in early amid bitter power struggle in the Minnesota House

Minnesotans can expect to see a turbulent opening day at the state capitol Tuesday.

Related

Seth Meyers

Big names announced for first Minneapolis Comedy Festival

Bob Newhart and Seth Meyers have been announced for the June festival.

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard added to Minneapolis Comedy Festival lineup

The Hollywood star hosts a popular podcast called 'Armchair Expert.'

Winstock

Winstock Country Musical Festival canceled, will return in 2021

The annual festival was due to be held June 12-13 in rural Winsted.

unnamed

Minneapolis Monarch Festival returns Saturday

Migration is underway and the monarch festival is back.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival

What to know about this weekend's Stone Arch Bridge Festival

The annual festival will feature live music, food, artists and more.