

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 2026 Thurber Prize for American Humor Award Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a spectacular evening of laughter, surprises, fun, and frivolity!

ABOUT THE EVENT

Awarded annually, the Thurber Prize for American Humor is one of the highest recognitions of humor writing and cartooning in the United States.

The Thurber Prize is presented each year in James Thurber’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio. During this spectacular evening of humor, attendees are entertained with a host of hilarious surprises, including appearances from the finalists/winners.

The award show culminates with the announcement of the winners of the Thurber Prize for American Humor in Writing and Cartoon Art, followed by a celebratory after-party.

Past winners and finalists include Roz Chast, Paul Noth, Alexandra Petri, S.E. Boyd, Steven Rowley, James McBride, Damon Young, Simon Rich, Patricia Lockwood, Trevor Noah, Mike Birbiglia, Dave Barry, Alan Zweibel, David Sedaris, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show, Ian Frazier, and The Onion.


THURBER HOUSE’S SIGNATURE FUNDRAISER

The Thurber Prize celebrates humor, writing, and cartoon art on a national scale. It is also a vital fundraiser for Thurber House. For over 41 years, Thurber House has been an inclusive, empowering, and joyful place for people to come together, learn from each other, express themselves, and return that positive impact to the world—this is our mission.


LEARN MORE: https://www.thurberhouse.org/spring-events-2026/thurber-prize
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/the-2026-thurber-prize-for-american-humor-award-show/200029400084845
- **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.thurberhouse.org/spring-events-2026/thurber-prize?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=columbus-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Canzani Center
- **lat**: 39.96484
- **long**: -82.99005
- **full address**: Canzani Center, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215-3808, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Thurber House (https://allevents.in/org/thurber-house/12594817)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Canzani Center, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215-3808, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Thurber House
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, nonprofit, parties, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The 2026 Thurber Prize for American Humor Award Show ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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