Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Portland 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 Portland too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Portland.
## Comedy Events in Portland - **Event Name**: Tom Papa at State Theatre Portland - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm β Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/tom-papa-at-state-theatre-portland/2400029909825256 - **Venue**: State Theatre Portland - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hNmVkZWVhMC05YjYxLTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzA5NzkyNQ.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: DAN SODER at Empire Comedy Club - **Description**: Public On-Sale: May 18th @ 11am Dan Soder is a stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality known for his sharp wit, grounded perspective, and effortless storytelling. His recent work continues to gain strong traction: his podcast, Soder, has quickly - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm β Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/dan-soder-at-empire-comedy-club/200030169780727 - **Venue**: 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kMjkyZDJhYmI0Y2QxZGRkZjM4NmI2MDAxMGY1NWUxOTVmN2JkYmQwNGZjNDRkNDZlNWJhOTc4YzNkOTM5Y2NjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyMDUzNjU.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre, storytelling - **Event Name**: Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour - **Description**: Tom Papa Grateful Bread Tour Sat, September 12, 2026 State Theatre - Portland, ME Doors: 6:00pm - Show: 7:00pm - all ages - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 98 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/tom-papa-grateful-bread-tour/200029949051731 - **Venue**: State Theatre, Portland, Maine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZGM3OTUwYTE2YWEwZDQ0YTY2YzFiMzM1YjVkMTdhYzZlY2JlYzg4MTA0ODE2NjE0MTdhOTM1ODBkNmE2YWMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzIwNTMzNw.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Tom Papa - **Description**: π Venue: State Theatre - Portland, ME π Address: 609 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 π City: Portland π Location: 43.654, -70.2637β¨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Tom Papa, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! π Imagin - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 β Sun Sep 13 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/tom-papa/3200029987494047 - **Venue**: State Theatre - Portland, ME - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Tom+Papa&date=Sat+Sep+12+2026&bg=3 - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: Kathy Griffin - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm β Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/kathy-griffin/2300029886548006 - **Venue**: Merrill Auditorium - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Kathy+Griffin&date=Thu+Oct+01+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=2 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Teacher Comedy Night! - Portland, ME - The Unteachables Live w/ Miss Redacted - **Description**: Known to you as the students who were always the loud kids in the back of the classroom, the Unteachables are a group of stand-up comedians who just happened to fall backwards into educating Americaβs youth. Their material extends far beyond just the chao - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 122 - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/teacher-comedy-night-portland-me-the-unteachables-live-w-miss-redacted/200030435877631 - **Venue**: Empire Comedy Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82MDUwOTUyNDIwMTM4YWY0M2YzNjdkMTdkM2ExYmMyZjgzNjVlNDRlZDhlZmFlMTY3MzNkZWJlZDI3NDI0NjVhLXJpbWctdzExMjgtaDQ5NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjgxMTY4Nw.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, festivals, kids, open-mic - **Event Name**: Kathy Griffin at Merrill Auditorium - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm β Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/kathy-griffin-at-merrill-auditorium/2400029904606841 - **Venue**: Merrill Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jNGIzN2VmMC05YWIyLTExZjEtOWJjNi04YjRmNTZkYjZjNDMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc4NzAyMjgwOQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: THE UNTEACHABLES - **Description**: Known to you as the students who were always the loud kids in the back of the classroom, the Unteachables are a group of stand-up comedians who just happened to fall backwards into educating Americaβs youth. Their material extends far beyond just the chao - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/the-unteachables/200030168302739 - **Venue**: 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hZGM0N2IzY2YzYjk4MjljNzBlMDNlYjA5ZmFjOWQ1MTA3ZjVkNjRlZWVhMDQyNjc2NDg2ZjY3ZTc3YjUwMTQwLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcxNzEyNDQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, festivals, kids, open-mic - **Event Name**: Portland, ME Murder Mystery: Solve the case! - **Description**: Highlights π΅οΈββοΈ Play detective in an immersive murder mystery across the city π Explore 12 iconic locations transformed into your personal crime scene π± All you need is your phoneβno extra gear or staff involved General Info π Date & Time: Start any - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 at 12:00 am β Tue Dec 01 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/portland-me-murder-mystery-solve-the-case/2700030036543339 - **Venue**: 1 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jMjdkYzYxMC1hMDRiLTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMxODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3NjM4MjY3.avif - **Price**: USD 10 - **Categories**: ghost-hunts - **Event Name**: EMIL WAKIM at Empire Comedy Club - **Description**: Emil Wakim is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor based in Brooklyn, New York. Emil made history as the first Lebanese-American cast member of Saturday Night Live, where his stand-out Weekend Update appearances earned him international acclaim during S - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm β Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/emil-wakim-at-empire-comedy-club/200030168286655 - **Venue**: 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xZmRlODVlMzFjNWUwYTU3NTA4ZTU3MDkwNDQyYmRhMmZkNGY3ZjIzMmM3NWE0ZjAxMDQ2YTI1NzI3ZjhhZTQyLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNiODg4NTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyMDUzMzA.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, festivals, theatre, literary-art - **Event Name**: TARA CANNISTRACI - **Description**: Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/tara-cannistraci/200030238348554 - **Venue**: 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hNGZlY2M2ZjVjMjJhOTM5NDM3NWUxOTk3ZWY4ODRlMWM2NDAzMTQ0MzkwZDEzNjI5NmRlOWUyOGU4ZmQ3ZmY4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc2NDk2NTY.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, sports, theatre, literary-art - **Event Name**: Comedy Fairway! Fresh, smart standup comedy - **Description**: Sharp, original standup comedy in a cozy showroom from some of New England's best fast-rising talent.About this EventFresh, smart standup comedy from some of New Englands' sharpest, fast-rising comedians. In a cozy, - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm β Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/comedy-fairway-fresh-smart-standup-comedy/100001998379170895 - **Venue**: 265 Marginal Way - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMjFlMTYwMmMyNjQ2YzA1NjY4NWNkMzIxZTMyOWM4YWQ5ZjVkNmU5OTkxMTcyNTE0M2Y5NjU3ZGRjNTllMmY4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3MTM3MzE4.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 29 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment, Festivals, Contests, performances - **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm β Sun Nov 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/bert-kreischer/2300029945328015 - **Venue**: Merrill Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80YTFjMWVjMC05ZjQ2LTExZjEtYTUyYi05NzBhNGI1MzQ1ZTctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzUyNTk5Nw.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: SAM JAY at Empire Comedy Club - **Description**: SAM JAY returns for 4 shows on October 2nd & 3rd! Don't wait to get your tickets! Stand-up comic and Emmy-nominated writer SAM JAY is best known as the Host and Executive Producer of HBOβs weekly late-night series Pause with Sam Jay. She also co-cre - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm β Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/sam-jay-at-empire-comedy-club/200029857533414 - **Venue**: 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xYzZhNjExZTZlNmVkNTY5MDk2M2JjMWVlMzMwM2E2MWZlYWM4MzIzMzMwZDNlNTVjYzUwY2UzMGVmNzlhMDFjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODg4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3NjgzODU.avif - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment, art, literary-art, parties, health-wellness, lgbt-pride, raves - **Event Name**: BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT at Empire Comedy Club - **Description**: Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait first appeared on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20 and has an ongoing career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor, and stand-up. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in numerous HBO/Showtime specials, performed in ven - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/bobcat-goldthwait-at-empire-comedy-club/200030563618847 - **Venue**: 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjBjZjcyMDZjMzEzMDM2MmIzNGMyZTMxYWFmNDRmNmIzMzRhYTRiNDQwNzRkODhhYTExZjQ2Yjk3NjQyOTA1OS1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxMzUwLWRjZjg4ODQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2ODExNzQ2.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, comedy, Festivals, Art, Theatre, Music, literary-art ## Trending Events in Portland - **Event Name**: Portland LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!! - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cο»ΏCITY L - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f84a6106df8a683a29eb8b2b0f90e7f1af0d5e3be3d63216f327d3a6e1afa705-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758608113 - **Event Name**: Andrea Bocelli at Moda Center - **Venue**: Moda Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d68ee811-946a-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1200-h1197-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786332214 - **Event Name**: Tame Impala - **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/26e00210-a062-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787647888 - **Event Name**: Andrea Bocelli - **Description**: π Venue: Moda Center π Address: 1 Center Court, Portland, OR 97227 π City: Portland π Location: 45.5316, -122.667π Prepare to be amazed at Andrea Bocelli, the most anticipated gathering of the season! π Set against the stunning backdrop - **Venue**: Moda Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/085f5050-9f6a-11f1-a52b-970a4b5345e7-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787541318 - **Event Name**: Tame Impala with Dominic Fike - **Description**: π Venue: Moda Center π Address: 1 Center Court, Portland, OR 97227 π City: Portland π Location: 45.5316, -122.667β¨ Experience the magic of Tame Impala with Dominic Fike, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! ποΈ The iconic - **Venue**: Moda Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d8565df0-9f68-11f1-a52b-970a4b5345e7-rimg-w1200-h720-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787540809 - **Event Name**: Tame Impala at Moda Center - **Venue**: Moda Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d0057d10-19bd-11f1-9467-2923091d78de-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1772843845 - **Event Name**: Hannibal Buress - **Venue**: Revolution Hall - Portland - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/94e31920-9e1c-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc280818-gmir.jpg?v=1787398103 - **Event Name**: Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour - **Description**: Matt Rife Venue: Hayden Homes Amphitheater Bend, OR Date: 27 Aug, 2026 - 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Bend Oregon - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/362e0eb8e0996ed1950acbd91bbe1cc6499f0f3c5abd428770b90dfcfbafc5bb-rimg-w800-h600-dc2878c8-gmir?v=1787590989 - **Event Name**: Tame Impala Portland Tickets - **Description**: Tame Impala at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter - **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0fdbeaa0-9cf4-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w819-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787270747 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Portland](https://allevents.in/portland/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Portland](https://allevents.in/portland/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in August in Portland](https://allevents.in/portland/comedy--august) - [Comedy Events in September in Portland](https://allevents.in/portland/comedy--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Portland? - **A:** Tom Papa at State Theatre Portland (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at State Theatre Portland), DAN SODER at Empire Comedy Club (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101), Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at State Theatre, Portland, Maine), Tom Papa (Sat Sep 12 2026 at State Theatre - Portland, ME), Kathy Griffin (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Merrill Auditorium). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Portland this weekend August 28β30, 2026? - **A:** EMIL WAKIM at Empire Comedy Club (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101), Comedy Fairway! Fresh, smart standup comedy (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at 265 Marginal Way). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Portland in August 2026? - **A:** Teacher Comedy Night! - Portland, ME - The Unteachables Live w/ Miss Redacted (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at Empire Comedy Club), THE UNTEACHABLES (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101), EMIL WAKIM at Empire Comedy Club (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101), Comedy Fairway! Fresh, smart standup comedy (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm at 265 Marginal Way). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Portland? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Portland 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 Portland? - **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 Portland? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Portland include State Theatre Portland, 575 Congress St 2nd Floor, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101, State Theatre, Portland, Maine. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Portland? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Portland range from USD 10 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Portland? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Portland include Vivid Events, Empire Comedy Club, State Theatre, Portland, Maine. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Comedy events in Portland? - **A:** Follow the Comedy category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Comedy events are listed in Portland. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f3/0e051f4d9a4429ae6be27084e31353/comedy.png ## Comedy events from nearby cities - [Comedy events in South Portland](https://allevents.in/south-portland/comedy) - [Comedy events in Westbrook](https://allevents.in/westbrook-me/comedy) - [Comedy events in Scarborough](https://allevents.in/scarborough-us/comedy) - [Comedy events in Windham](https://allevents.in/windham/comedy) - [Comedy events in Old Orchard Beach](https://allevents.in/old-orchard-beach/comedy)