# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Opening night of a fantastic week of comedy at McGuirk's Ocean View HotelAbout this EventOpening night of the Hampton Beach Comedy Festival is Tuesday, August 18.The Hampton Beach Comedy Festival will celebrate its 16th year on August 18-23, with more than 30 different comedians over six nights. The outdoor event takes place at Post 8, the back patio of McGuirk’s Ocean View, 95 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.There are three significant changes this year. First, festival founder Jimmy Dunn (Frasier, The McCarthys) returns this year after missing the festival in 2025. Second, shows wil start and end earlier in 2026. Finally, the theme this year is "Best of the Hampton Beach Comedy Festival" with top headliners including some of the festival's most popular comedians over 16 years.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $20, available at HamptonBeachComedy.com. If space is available, tickets will also be sold for $25 at the door (cash only) on show nights. The patio will open for dinner at 6 p.m.This is a 21-plus event.The six-night Festival will feature different hosts and at least five comedians every night. This year’s lineup includes old favorites including Tony V., Paul D’Angelo, Karen Morgan, Paul Nardizzi, Paul Gilligan, Ken Rogerson, Mike Donovan, Will Noonan, Dave Rattigan, Brian Glowacki, Mitch Stinson, Courtney Cronin, and more.The tentative lineups:Tuesday, August 18: Paul D'Angelo, Paul Nardizzi, Mike Hanley, Dave Rattigan, Jimmy DunnWednesday, August 19: Mark Riley, Mike Donovan, Mitch Stinson, Dave Rattigan, Jimmy DunnThursday, August 20: Ken Rogerson, Paul Gilligan, Harrison Stebbins, Dave Rattigan, Jimmy DunnFriday, August 21: Brian Glowacki, Andrew Della Volpe, Kristi Kielbasinski, Jeff Koen, Dave Rattigan, Jimmy DunnSaturday, August 22: P.J. Thibodeau, Karen Morgan, Dan Miller, Dave Rattigan, Jimmy DunnSunday, August 23: Tony V., Will Noonan, Carolyn Plummer, Courtney Cronin, Dave Rattigan, Jimmy DunnLineups are subject to change. Because the shows are outdoors, the festival is weather dependent.This is an outdoor event. In event of bad weather, show may be rained out.For more information, go to HamptonBeachComedy.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3212b240-324e-11f1-88de-4b8b8967f1af-rimg-w986-h740-dc191614-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hampton/hampton-beach-comedy-festival-2026-night-1/100001986824421328 - **Event Categories**: festivals, comedy, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hampton - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: McGuirk's Ocean View Hotel - **lat**: 42.906322 - **long**: -70.81185599999999 - **full address**: McGuirk's Ocean View Hotel, 95 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7d50db9e941ac1549a89e6c6ee38da40c93df029a86f7f72c118c86d565dfff5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc89c4d4-gmir.jpg?v=1775570237 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 being held? - **A:** Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 09:15 pm at McGuirk's Ocean View Hotel, 95 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1? - **A:** Tickets for Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 are priced at USD 23 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1? - **A:** Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 is organized by Scamps Comedy Productions. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Scamps Comedy Productions's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Scamps Comedy Productions a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Scamps Comedy Productions has 134+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Scamps Comedy Productions 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:** Hampton Beach Comedy Festival 2026, Night 1 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 Hampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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