Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Madison at the venues near you to laugh till your belly hurts. You cannot miss the chance to witness the popular names of the comedy scene. There are improv workshops, comedy class and comedy shows in Madison too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Madison.
## Comedy Events in Madison - **Event Name**: Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death & Small Talk - **Description**: InformationDoors at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm CASHLESS VENUE - The Orpheum services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted. Ages 15+ Bags (max size 12" x 6" x 12") are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions wi - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/brett-goldstein-sex-death-and-small-talk/210002892364714 - **Venue**: Orpheum Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yZjY1ODMwZGI2MTZiYzk1Mjg5YTRkY2YwNWFjMjMxMDRkYjE3OTAwOTRmYTczOGE0ODQ1MDQ2NGRmNDcwYWVjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA4MDgyOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc1NzY0Njc.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Daniel Sloss at Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Date**: Mon Nov 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Nov 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/daniel-sloss-at-orpheum-theatre-madison/2400029672949108 - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85ODRhNWY5MC1jMGM0LTExZjEtYWE3ZS04OTNmZjAwYWMzZjItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTUwLWRjZDhkOGQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MTIwODYxNw.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Dave Attell at Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/dave-attell-at-orpheum-theatre-madison/2400029966168249 - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85YzgyYWMzMC04OWM4LTExZjEtODg3Zi1jZjNhMWVjMjBjNzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzIwLWRjMTQxNzE2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTE2MzAxMw.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Hocus Pocus Drag Parody - **Description**: THE WITCHES ARE BACK... AND THEY'RE BREWING UP A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! This Halloween season, Purse String Productions conjures up a spellbinding spectacular inspired by a beloved Halloween classic! Get ready for bigger laughs, dazzling choreography, and fie - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 41 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/hocus-pocus-drag-parody/200030711481756 - **Venue**: Garver Feed Mill - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zOWIxZDJhZmNjNjNkMTgzZjY2ZjlmOTQ0NGI1Y2NiOWE3YWNkY2Y1NGYyMDNmNzM1ODZiMDhkNWU2ZGZkMzA1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ4Mjg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTY4MTEzNQ.avif - **Categories**: halloween - **Event Name**: The Amazing Acro-Cats' Meowloween Spooktacular- Madison - **Description**: The Amazing Acro-Cats are coming back to Madison, WI October 22nd- 25th at the Bartell Theatre! This troupe of trained house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind 90 minute purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/the-amazing-acro-cats-meowloween-spooktacular-madison/200030741765425 - **Venue**: 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703-2824, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83YmIwYjc5ZDVlNGU4NzAwN2NkZTExYTg3ZjkwZTNmYWQzZGJmYzVjMTcxMzdlYjBkM2M3MWY4MTFmOTI1YzgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzk4MzhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDQzNTkwNA.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, workshops, art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Daniel Sloss - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Nov 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/daniel-sloss/2300029652898237 - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kOGNiZTA3MC05YWE0LTExZjEtOWJjNi04YjRmNTZkYjZjNDMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzAxNjgzNQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Dave Attell - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/dave-attell/2300030141971312 - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGVjNWEwNjAtOTM3Ny0xMWYxLThmMWMtY2Y4Y2U5NmFjMjU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYyMjc1MDk.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Phoebe Robinson at Majestic Theatre - Madison - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/phoebe-robinson-at-majestic-theatre-madison/2400029906538822 - **Venue**: Majestic Theatre - Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMDA1NDZjMC02NDY2LTExZjEtOTk4ZS03ZDY2NTVhMWI3YTQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjMWIxYjFkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTA1Mjg0NA.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Lenny Pearce - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/lenny-pearce/2300030304542531 - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Lenny+Pearce&date=Fri+Oct+16+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=2 - **Event Name**: Josh Johnson - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/433kvram Spend your Friday night with Josh Johnson at The Orpheum Theater Madison on Fri · Oct 16 · 10:00 PM. Known for sharp observation and a calm, conversational style, he pulls surprising humor from everyday life and cur - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/josh-johnson/200030569215717 - **Venue**: The Orpheum Theater Madison, 216 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMDUwOWYzZmU5MWIzYWYwOTRhN2E3OWI2ZWMwMTUzOThjMTBhYmQ1YTAwYjQ5ODdhOTE2M2Q1MmFjMzIyM2YwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE3OTU2MQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Charlie Berens Live - **Description**: Charlie Berens delivers Midwest-style, relatable comedy. Regional humor, wholesome jokes, friendly vibe. A fun, feel-good live experience. #CharlieBerens #StandUpComedy #MidwestHumor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/charlie-berens-live/200030614041846 - **Venue**: Overture Center for the Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ODc5MzdkNGI1NWY4NzQxNDYzYTA5OTQ4NjkwZTM1MjE1ZDA1NDczMWMxZjg0MGIzMWZlNGYwZTJjOTI0NWE0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ4NC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE3OTYxNQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: Dyke Country: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy - **Description**: One night only, Madison! Unhinged queer comedy from Brooklyn comics.About this EventCalling all local lesbian legends, queer icons, and trans treasures to join us at The Rigby for a rowdy night of queer stand up comedy sh - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/dyke-country-an-evening-of-stand-up-comedy/100002000259238227 - **Venue**: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMTgzZTM5NTZhY2Q1Y2VhNGVmZWNmNGI2YWZkNGI2NTdjYTYzMTA4Y2E4MWIxOTA5MzY5MTA5YWFlNDMxOWNhLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGM3ODM4NDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwMjM3NzY1.avif - **Price**: USD 19 - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Comedy Bunker - **Description**: Get your weekend hyucks in at a colorful, intimate venue.About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/tIz-GLE_AjE?is=d5ICep714TVLmP_qPhotos by Erik Schwerdtfeger & DMNX PhotoGet your week - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/the-comedy-bunker/100001997375878019 - **Venue**: Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, an IHG Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82ZWU5MGNjZDgzY2FhMTgzYWRmZmMyMjZlM2QzZjAxMzkwZDQwNWY2NWRkNTYxMzU2OTM4MzEzMTAxNmFkZDdlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzMDMzODk.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 23 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Meetups - **Event Name**: The Comedy Roast of Death - **Description**: Join us for the comedy roast of Death himself. Prizes awarded to best costumes!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1a89f740-c269-11f1-8343-39970249843c-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Ches - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/the-comedy-roast-of-death/100001997497586051 - **Venue**: Forward Madison FC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81OGUwN2M1M2Q3YTRmMDk5OTU5NmY2YjA5YWNkMGM2ZjVkODY4MmY2MTg1MDg2NjYyNDVlNDVkOGFiYmU4NzI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0NjIzODc.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 20 - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: Dressed to K*ll: A Comedy Show - **Description**: This Halloween, stand-up gets a wicked makeover.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ceb4b420-c274-11f1-8343-39970249843c-rimg-w1110-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg This Halloween, stand-up gets a w - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/dressed-to-kll-a-comedy-show/100001998464766915 - **Venue**: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kZTMzNTMxZWEwMTM1MjMyMTk2ZmI1MTJkZDljYWJkYzgwY2RjMDc0MDE1ZGY3ZDBlYWI1NmI2YmVmYmVmYzZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcyNTg5Mjk.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 21 - **Categories**: comedy ## Trending Events in Madison - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Madison, WI - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Wisconsin Badgers Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Camp Randall Stadium 🏠 Address: 1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711 🌆 City: Madison 📍 Location: 43.0696, -89.412🌟 Step into a world of wonder at USC Trojans at Wisconsin Badgers Football, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Loc - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium - **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium - **Venue**: Camp Randall Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/84af0950-abb5-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1044-h795-dcf8f8f8-gmir.png?v=1788893152 - **Event Name**: Brett Goldstein - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Event Name**: Matt Rife - **Description**: Matt Rife Live At Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN Date: 24 Oct, 2026 - 08:00 PM - **Venue**: Nashville Tennesee - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3e9beca8d32579911eef1e3b75f6a142e351a65144d54a975da24132a125e84d-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1788178739 - **Event Name**: Madison Night Market: in partnership with Wisconsin Science Festival/Science on the Square - **Description**: Coming off record-breaking attendance in 2025 with over 129,000 visits according to Placer.ai—a 10% increase over 2024—the Night Market has become a showcase for Madison’s fast growing downtown scene. With 56 new businesses opening or announced in Madison - **Venue**: State Street & Gilman Street, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c76cbc113ef3466652e14070e393f8ac276fa5590e8c113bb3b64cd1ac0e2bf7-rimg-w1200-h444-dc380848-gmir?v=1787558797 - **Event Name**: William Shatner Live After a Screening of Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Madison - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d17b0ce0-7d64-11f1-8de7-a55c04e17f2e-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2f2d31-gmir.jpg?v=1783800739 - **Event Name**: Wheeler Walker Jr. - **Venue**: The Sylvee - WI - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cf13b7f0-913b-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h722-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785982205 - **Event Name**: Boo at the Zoo - **Description**: Join us for FREE, family-friendly trick or treating throughout the Zoo! Enjoy free carousel rides and don't miss our extra animal enrichment throughout the day! - **Venue**: 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53715 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e6167187ceafbc884b576098a37be0c38e206ec421b36a9d9b7ef4d85670f2fc-rimg-w851-h315-dcf8a848-gmir?v=1789644422 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Madison](https://allevents.in/madison/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Madison](https://allevents.in/madison/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in October in Madison](https://allevents.in/madison/comedy--october) - [Comedy Events in November in Madison](https://allevents.in/madison/comedy--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Madison? - **A:** Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death & Small Talk (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Orpheum Theater), Daniel Sloss at Orpheum Theatre - Madison (Mon Nov 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at Orpheum Theatre - Madison), Dave Attell at Orpheum Theatre - Madison (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 pm at Orpheum Theatre - Madison), Hocus Pocus Drag Parody (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Garver Feed Mill), The Amazing Acro-Cats' Meowloween Spooktacular- Madison (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703-2824, United States). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Madison this weekend October 16–18, 2026? - **A:** Lenny Pearce (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Sylvee - WI), Dyke Country: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Madison in October 2026? - **A:** Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death & Small Talk (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Orpheum Theater), Hocus Pocus Drag Parody (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Garver Feed Mill), The Amazing Acro-Cats' Meowloween Spooktacular- Madison (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at 113 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703-2824, United States), Lenny Pearce (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Sylvee - WI), Josh Johnson (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Orpheum Theater Madison, 216 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Madison? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Madison on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Comedy events in Madison? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Comedy events in Madison? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Madison include Orpheum Theater, Orpheum Theatre - Madison, Garver Feed Mill. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Madison? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Madison range from USD 13 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Madison? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Madison include FRANK PRODUCTIONS, Vivid Events, Garver Events. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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