Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Rochester 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 Rochester too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Rochester.
## Comedy Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: John Crist at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/john-crist-at-mayo-civic-center-auditorium/2400029854075709 - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lM2UwNDBiMC05ZmYzLTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzYwMDU1MQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Charlie Berens at Mayo Civic Center Arena - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/charlie-berens-at-mayo-civic-center-arena/2400029965578842 - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82OTE3YzA2MC05ZjhmLTExZjEtYTUyYi05NzBhNGI1MzQ1ZTctcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc1NTczODk.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Mean Girls - **Description**: MEAN GIRLS Book by Tina Fey, Music by Jeff Richmond, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls Directed by Jaclyn June Johnson September 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4. This high-energy, uproariously funny - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mean-girls/200030486132536 - **Venue**: 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mYWNjZjI1ODgyZDY1YWZjM2U1YTZmNDRjMzdjNjg0NmQ5YmQzMjM1ZGU5MTc1NWFjY2RlMzgxMDU3NWMyNWExLXJpbWctdzY4OC1oMzYwLWRjZTg0ODk4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MzgxNTE0.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music - **Event Name**: Pub & Grub Comedy Tour - **Description**: 🎤😂 Rochester, are you ready to laugh? The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour is rolling into Chip Shots for one night only, and it’s bringing a lineup that will have your cheeks hurting from laughing. 🌟 Headliner: Frank Roche As seen on America’s Got Talent, Fr - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/pub-and-grub-comedy-tour/200030544463128 - **Venue**: 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80ODQ4ZDcwNDFjNWU3YTYzODcxZDYyZDVhZGU4NzIwMWM4ODYwYTE0MGY5YzA5M2VhNjU0ZmEzNWZiMjM3N2NiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY1MDc4ODc.avif - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Sketches of Minnesota - Rochester - **Description**: Sketches of Minnesota August 26, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Rochester Art Center | FREE Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Rochester community for a special return visit of the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/sketches-of-minnesota-rochester/200030466059907 - **Venue**: 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83ODQ1NTVkMWRkNDljMTljM2FjZGU4OTIwMjE3YjgwYWY2YzEwODM4NWEzN2Y3ZGZlYWJlY2ZjYzEwMmE1Y2RlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDM2MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA5MDY4MQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy, art, theatre, entertainment, virtual - **Event Name**: Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show in Rochester, MN - **Description**: Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too. Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/moms-unhinged-standup-comedy-show-in-rochester-mn/200030558680736 - **Venue**: Historic Chateau Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81YmQ3YzAxZTIyYTNmYzRmMzZhMGM3MDllMmQ4NGU1MTM2Mzg1ZGZjOGEzNmUxODAwMGE4ZGIyMGU1OTFhOTAwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQyOTAwNg.avif - **Categories**: comedy, art, theatre, entertainment - **Event Name**: JMHS 30 Year Reunion - Class of 1996! - **Description**: 30 years wiser. 30 pounds heavier. Cheers to 30 years! READ BELOW FOR ALL DETAILS.About this EventRemember when gas was $1.07? And the way to "be kind" was to remember to rewind? Let's party (and dress) like it's 1996. Se - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/jmhs-30-year-reunion-class-of-1996/100001994521015047 - **Venue**: Blue-Moon-Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mNDUxNjc4NGMyODc4ZjhhNGY3MTk5YTRhYTBjZDU4NTM5MWQ4Y2UwNmQ1MWQ4MzQzMGZiYWMzYWYzYTMwMThkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzg0OTg1ODU1.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 50 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Nonprofit, Workshops, Sports, comedy - **Event Name**: Silver Lake Crossing Summertime Mixer on The Patio - **Description**: Join us at Silver Lake Crossing for a chill summertime mixer on the patio—good vibes and great company!About this Event☀️ Summer Bash at Silver Lake Crossing! 🎶Join us on the - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/silver-lake-crossing-summertime-mixer-on-the-patio/100001998244941411 - **Venue**: Silver Lake Crossing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yMTNjN2Y2ZTBjZmQ1MzhlMmZhNWQ3YzdjZjBiYzYzYWQ2NDgwOGMwM2JhMmFmNTRmNGQ3YjMyMGYzYzM2ZTIyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwODE4MzgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3MDc4MzY2.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: comedy, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show - **Description**: A night of hilarious improv comedy for just $10! Performed on the Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby mini-stage with table seating and the bar open in the back, just like a real comedy club. Every show is made up on the spot with suggestions from the audienc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 35 - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/sundays-at-seven-an-improv-show/200030363561237 - **Venue**: The Rochester Civic Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jNjMxZTI0NmI2OGY0ZGI2MzBlOTAwNjUzNTEzMmZhN2RkODU1ZThjMDAzNTc5YzFkY2M1YzFjOGMyNThlZWNkLXJpbWctdzg0OC1oMTI2NC1kY2Q4ZDhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ2NTI4MQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, fine-arts, comedy, pop-ups - **Event Name**: Lafin Comedy presents The Disableds - **Description**: Get ready to laugh out loud with Lafin Comedy's The Disableds—hilarious in-person show you don’t wanna miss!About this EventGet Ready for Lafin Comedy presents The Disableds!Join us in person for a night pack - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lafin-comedy-presents-the-disableds/100001996054698335 - **Venue**: Charlie’s Eatery & Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZWQ3NzVlZGZlMDRjNGY2YTVhMTI4NzE1MTMwZWEzNTgzN2YxMzYyNDUyMDg4YTAxYjUzM2RjZjA1ODcwYmQ5LXJpbWctdzg5Ni1oMTIwMC1kYzA1MDMwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUzNzc0MTg.avif - **Price**: USD 18 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy - **Event Name**: Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour - **Description**: InformationMayo Civic Center is a Cashless VenueNearby AttractionsNurse John has 49 upcoming events.AccessibilityAccessible seating is available on the main floor in floor section - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/nurse-john-against-medical-advice-tour/210006615784420 - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80ZDUxYTVjZDI4YThlNjc1NDdiZGMxYThjYmIxNzlhMzc1Y2Q1ZDE2YzMxY2Y2OTA3NDZmZDAwYTk0N2M0M2M2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2RlZDE5MS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODAyMjA0Mjg.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre ## Trending Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: Rochester Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (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_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **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/45f75f1a0cd4c5530623c74e48affbad238c33be2d39dad03d4b540408432f72-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758613360 - **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival - **Description**: The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4eab04da581a02be87dc22ab9eb754667f850112b7ebb0677a426d62bb00177c-rimg-w1200-h594-dcbedbf8-gmir?v=1770527416 - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8cd8b3d0-a03c-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787631734 - **Event Name**: Doug Benson at Comedy at The Carlson - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fa74adc0-94b8-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786365765 - **Event Name**: Ben Folds & The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - **Description**: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra tickets 🎟️ Experience the thrill of live entertainment with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! Whether it's a night out with friends or a moment you've waited for, this is your time to be part of something special. - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8161170d6664d851bcf45bfcd8bea99caa36ea8712a9f0467321a8d3f29c412e-rimg-w420-h248-dc182818-gmir?v=1787434711 - **Event Name**: Doug Benson - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ea735510-9f90-11f1-a52b-970a4b5345e7-rimg-w1200-h801-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787558022 - **Event Name**: David Cross - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom - **Event Name**: The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/78577760-a097-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787670784 - **Event Name**: Brad Williams - **Venue**: Kodak Center Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1d64eb50-a0f9-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181828-gmir.jpg?v=1787712734 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in August in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/comedy--august) - [Comedy Events in September in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/comedy--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Rochester? - **A:** John Crist at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium), Charlie Berens at Mayo Civic Center Arena (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center Arena), Mean Girls (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904), Pub & Grub Comedy Tour (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN), Sketches of Minnesota - Rochester (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904). - **Q**: What are the top free Comedy events in Rochester? - **A:** Silver Lake Crossing Summertime Mixer on The Patio (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at Silver Lake Crossing). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Rochester today August 26, 2026? - **A:** Sketches of Minnesota - Rochester (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Rochester this weekend August 28–30, 2026? - **A:** Pub & Grub Comedy Tour (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN), Silver Lake Crossing Summertime Mixer on The Patio (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at Silver Lake Crossing), Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show (Sun Aug 30 2026 at The Rochester Civic Theatre), Lafin Comedy presents The Disableds (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Charlie’s Eatery & Pub). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Rochester in August 2026? - **A:** Pub & Grub Comedy Tour (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN), Sketches of Minnesota - Rochester (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904), Silver Lake Crossing Summertime Mixer on The Patio (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at Silver Lake Crossing), Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show (Sun Aug 30 2026 at The Rochester Civic Theatre), Lafin Comedy presents The Disableds (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Charlie’s Eatery & Pub). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Rochester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Rochester 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 Rochester? - **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 Rochester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Rochester include Mayo Civic Center Auditorium, Mayo Civic Center Arena, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Rochester? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Rochester range from USD 18 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Rochester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Rochester include Vivid Events, The Rochester Civic Theatre, Chip Shots. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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