2026 Schedule
Wednesday, March 4th
7:15PM (doors 6:30PM)
Festival Kickoff Show
Comedy Rumble at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
$17.99 (including fees)
A fast-paced show with 30 comics performing for 90 seconds each. Only one will get the title of Tree Town Comedy Rumble Winner! Featuring judges Mary Spencer and Andrew Dziobak.
Hosted by Bret Hayden
Thursday, March 5th
7:15PM (doors 6:15PM)
Femme Showcase
The Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
$21.54 (including fees)
A hilarious showcase featuring 8 of the funniest women from around the country. Featuring Ella Horwedel, Sam Rager, Patty Rooney, Mary Spencer, Madison Thomas, Raegan Niemela, Sonal Aggarwal, and Katie Kincaid. Hosted by Julianna Wiggins
8:00PM (doors 7:00PM)
Geoffrey Asmus headlining show
The Blind Pig
$35.30 (including fees) [+$5 at door if under 21]
Featuring Jonathan Dunne, Demetrius Fields, Katie Kincaid, and Pete Cender. Hosted by Esteban Touma
9:00PM (doors 8:30PM)
Don’t Tell Comedy Show
Secret Venue in downtown Ann Arbor
$30.00 (including fees)
Pop-up comedy show featuring a surprise lineup of comedians from around the country at a location kept secret until day-of.
Friday, March 6th
7:15PM (doors 6:15PM)
Tina Friml headlining show (early Friday show)
The Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
$26.70 (including fees)
Featuring Madison Thomas, Sonal Aggrawal. Andrew Yang. Hosted by Bret Hayden
7:30PM (doors 7:00PM)
Bløm Comedy Showcase ( Friday show)
Bløm Mead + Cider
$10, Comes with a FREE 12oz pour!
Featuring Andrew Dziobak, Brandi Alexander, Sam Biru, Evan Hull, Mary Spencer, Karinne Turnbow, and Gary Simons. Hosted by Jacob Barr
7:30PM (doors 7:00PM)
StandProv
Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
$15 (including fees)
Standup Comedians improvise sets based on topics provided by the audience!
Featuring Patty Rooney, Katie Kincaid, Karinne Turnbow, Jonathan Dunne, Demetrius Fields, Charlie Kojis, Quinton Jones, Nick Earl, and Gary Simons. Hosted by Esteban Touma
8:00PM (doors 7:00PM)
Emily Catalano headlining show
The Blind Pig
$30.15 (including fees) [+$5 at door if under 21]
Featuring K.C. Novak, Nick Fierro, David Brooks, and Raegan Niemela. Hosted by Erich Laux
9:30PM (doors 9:00PM)
Dirty Comedy Showcase
Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
$15 (including fees)
Featured festival performers showcase their raunchiest jokes
Featuring Evan Hull, Demetrius Fields, Mary Spencer, Jonathan Dunne, Madison Thomas, Quinton Jones, Esteban Touma, and Will Green. Hosted by Ella Horwedel
9:45PM (doors 9:15PM)
Tina Friml headlining show (late Friday show)
The Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
$26.70 (including fees)
Featuring Brandi Alexander, Patty Rooney, and Will Green. Hosted by Bret Hayden
Saturday, March 7th
7:00pm (doors 6:00PM)
Ron Funches headlining show
[7pm show SOLD OUT, 10pm still available]
The Blind Pig
$43.54 (inlcuding fees) [+5 at door if under 21]
Featuring Charlie Kojis, Sam Biru, and Raegan Niemela. Hosted by Ella Horwedel
7:15pm (doors 6:15PM)
Tina Friml headlining show (early Saturday show)
The Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
$26.70 (including fees)
Featuring Quinton Jones, Evan Hull, and Karinne Turnbow. Hosted by Andrew Dziobak
7:30pm (doors 7:00PM)
Bløm Comedy Showcase ( Saturday show)
Bløm Mead + Cider
$10, Comes with a FREE 12oz pour!
Featuring Andrew Yang, Jonathan Dunne, David Brooks, Sonal Aggrawal, Nick Earl, Demetrius Fields, Katie Kincaid, Bret Hayden, and Will Green. Hosted by Jacob Barr
7:30pm (doors 7:00PM)
I Ain’t No Joke
Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
$15 (including fees)
A unique show blending standup and improv comedy. Featuring Brandi Alexander, Mary Spencer, and Pete Cender. Hosted by Jacob Russell
9:30pm (doors 9:00PM)
The Battle of Roastings
Hear.Say Brewing + Theater
$15 (including fees)
See standup from some of the country's best up-and-coming comics, and then see them Battle with Roasts head-to-head.
Nick Fierro vs Raegan Niemela
Patty Rooney vs Sonal Aggarwal
Karinne Turnbow vs K.C. Novak
9:45pm (doors 9:15PM)
Tina Friml headlining show (late Saturday show)
The Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
$26.70 (including fees)
Featuring Nick Earl, Sam Rager, and Julianna Wiggins. Hosted by Andrew Dziobak
10:00pm (doors 9:30PM)
Ron Funches headlining show (late show)
The Blind Pig - 18+
$43.54 (inlcuding fees) [+5 at door if under 21]
Featuring Mary Spencer, Gary Simons, and Erich Laux. Hosted by Ella Horwedel