# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Welcome to The WFCF 2026 Comedy Showcase presented by LaSante Rejuventation Bar, one of the featured performances of the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival hosted by CORREY BELL.
Every year, comedians from across the United States submit to perform at the festival. After a rigorous selection process, only a select group is invited to perform during festival week. The result is a lineup that combines fresh new voices with experienced professionals who have spent years—and in some cases decades—perfecting their craft.
Each showcase features at least six comedians, along with an outstanding host who keeps the energy high and the laughs coming all evening long. No two shows are exactly alike, making every performance a unique experience.
Whether you're discovering your next favorite comedian or watching an established performer sharpen their latest material, you'll experience an evening filled with originality, energy, and nonstop laughter.
The showcase takes place at the renowned Comedy Bar Chicago, one of the city's premier destinations for live comedy. With exceptional food, drinks, and an intimate showroom designed specifically for stand-up, Comedy Bar provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable night.
We're also proud to have Teas Traveling Spa Parties the presenting sponsor of this showcase. Their support helps us continue our mission of celebrating, discovering, developing, and advancing comedy while creating opportunities for talented comedians from across the country.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, giving guests plenty of time to enjoy food and beverages before the show begins promptly at 8:00 PM. The showcase concludes at approximately 10:00 PM.
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or make it a date night—and experience why the Whats Funny Comedy Festival continues to grow as one of the nation's premier comedy festivals.
IMPORTANT HOUSE POLICIES: PLEASE READ
📍 All shows take place at 162 E Superior St.
– The entrance to the venue is on Superior Street, just east of the main entrance to Gino's East. We are located on the 3rd floor. Guests must take the stairs to enter.
– Guests who require ADA access may use the elevator located inside Gino's East.
– Most tables seat up to 4 guests. If your group has fewer than four, you may be sharing a table with other guests. This applies to both General Admission and VIP tickets.
– If you're part of a group that purchased tickets under multiple names, please call or email the box office prior to the show so we can do our best to seat everyone together.
– All shows are 17+ (21+ to drink).
– Valid ID is required at the door.
– No dress code. Come as you are!
– 2-item minimum per guest (food and/or drinks — see below for details).
– 18% auto-gratuity is added to all food and beverage purchases.
– A credit card is required to start a tab. A temporary pre-authorization charge will be placed on your card and removed within 1–3 business days.
– If you do not have a credit card, we accept cash, but will need to hold a valid ID on file until you close out.
– If you purchased VIP tickets, we will hold your seats up until showtime. After that, your seats will be released to another guest. If you're running late, please call the box office so we can assist.
– Most shows run about 75–90 minutes.
– Doors open at least 30 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early to get settled!
– We have a strict no-call/no-show policy. Tickets will not be refunded for guests who fail to show up, regardless of circumstances. If you're running late or have an emergency, please give us a call.
– Strict policy against table talk: Guests who disturb the comedians or other tables around them may be asked to leave without refund.
– Strict no-smoking policy: This includes vaping. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises, including our dining room and patio area, in accordance with City ordinances.
– No outside food or beverages are allowed. We offer a full bar and have partnered with Gino's East to provide excellent food service!
– All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be issued.
The two-item minimum means each guest must purchase at least two items from our menu during their visit — this can be any mix of food and/or beverages. This is a widely recognized policy across the industry, so please be advised. Patrons who refuse may be asked to leave without refund.
Upon entry of the venue, (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner ( The Comedy Bar), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Owner") the right to photograph, record, film and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, "Footage") and to own, license, assign and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising and promotion, subject in all respects in Owner's sole discretion.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/thursday-september-24-whats-funny-comedy-festival/200030641187457
- **Event Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Festivals, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60654
- **lat**: 41.89602
- **long**: -87.62302
- **full address**: 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60654

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL being held?
  - **A:** THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60654.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL?
  - **A:** THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL is organized by The Comedy Bar.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Comedy Bar's events?
  - **A:** The Comedy Bar has 147+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. The Comedy Bar has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24: WHATS FUNNY COMEDY FESTIVAL sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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