Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Waukegan 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 Waukegan too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Waukegan.
## Comedy Events in Waukegan - **Event Name**: Russell Peters at Genesee Theatre - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/russell-peters-at-genesee-theatre/2400030215527407 - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jYjk5MzUzMC05YjE1LTExZjEtOWJjNi04YjRmNTZkYjZjNDMtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcwNjUzMzc.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway? at Genesee Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/whose-live-anyway-at-genesee-theatre/2400030186248451 - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81NzRkMTkwMC05Yjc3LTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kYzQ4OThjOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcxMDcyMzM.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway? - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/whose-live-anyway/2300029869967611 - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wZjdiOWE2MC05ZDcxLTExZjEtODBiYi1lYmZhNjYxMmMwOTUtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kYzQ4OThjOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODczMjQ0NjE.avif - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Chelsea Handler at Genesee Theatre - **Description**: 🎉 Join us for an evening of laughter and wit with the one and only Chelsea Handler! 🌟 Don't miss this unforgettable live performance by the renowned comedian and bestselling author. Secure your tickets now at [Ticketshelper.com](https://www.ticketshelper. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/chelsea-handler-at-genesee-theatre/200030557790011 - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zODQ0MTBhYTFkZWVlOWQxMDljYTc1ZjYyMmMwMzcxMzM2MGQ5NjU3NjI5YTAzZWJlMWY2MzcwNjYyZGNkZjQzLXJpbWctdzY0MC1oNDI3LWRjMDg1ODY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NzI5MTUx.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, literary-art, comedy - **Event Name**: Caliente Comedy - **Description**: The Chicago comedy club experience without the hassle.About this EventDesigned to capture the feel of a true comedy club, Caliente Comedy brings top comedians from Chicago and Milwaukee to your neighborhood, for free. Whe - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/caliente-comedy/100001994022581218 - **Venue**: Green Town Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iZDQ3YjI2Y2MyNWY2MjBmYjU5NTY4ZDBjZGVjN2M5NmE1MzMxMDhhYjU2Y2I2YzdlNzUxMDIyYjNmMGU5YWQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU0MDM5MzA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Caliente Comedy October Edition - **Description**: The Chicago comedy club experience without the hassle.About this EventDesigned to capture the feel of a true comedy club, Caliente Comedy brings top comedians from Chicago and Milwaukee to your neighborhood, for free. Whe - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/caliente-comedy-october-edition/100001995970310930 - **Venue**: Green Town Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80NWUwMWU4NmFkOGVjOTJkODE5YjQ5YzNlOTRlOTU1ODliMDEzZmU5MDc0NDA2NDQzMjVjYWZhMjI2NmE4NDA1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU0MDM4Mjk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment - **Event Name**: Carlos Mencia - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/carlos-mencia/2300030317459515 - **Venue**: The Lighthouse at American Place Casino - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83NDUxODExMC03Mjk4LTExZjEtYmRjMy1hNzI4YzY3NjI1ODItcmltZy13ODAwLWgxMTk5LWRjZGJkYWRjLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MjYxMzQ1NA.avif - **Event Name**: Jeff Dunham - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/jeff-dunham/2300030411066516 - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MWZjYzRmMC05YzlkLTExZjEtODBiYi1lYmZhNjYxMmMwOTUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTAwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzIzMzUzOA.avif - **Event Name**: La Cantina presents COMEDIAN RUBEN RAMIREZ LIVE! - **Description**: Get ready to laugh out loud with Comedian Ruben Ramirez live at La Cantina—don’t miss the fun as we celebrate Owner Edwin Lagunas Birthday!About this EventLa Cantina presents COMEDIAN RUBEN RAMIREZ L - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/la-cantina-presents-comedian-ruben-ramirez-live/100001998427673969 - **Venue**: Toluca's Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81OTNiOTcyNTU5YzBkNDdlOGY3ZmYzM2MyYjdlMDZhOTA0NDk5ZmViYWY5N2IwYmQ5YjhlZmNiNmM4NDZlZmY2LXJpbWctdzQ0Ny1oNDQ3LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzI1ODk0Mw.avif - **Price**: USD 23 to 130 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Caliente Comedy December Edition - **Description**: The Chicago comedy club experience without the hassle.About this EventDesigned to capture the feel of a true comedy club, Caliente Comedy brings top comedians from Chicago and Milwaukee to your neighborhood, for free. Whe - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/caliente-comedy-december-edition/100001995970782340 - **Venue**: Green Town Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MzdkZjRhOTYzNzNiYmFhYjBjZDA0ZjJiMWRlZjEwYThiNzgxNzgzODE0NjQ1NGE2OTdhODA2ZmE5ZjJhNWU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU0MDM5Mjk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Merry Christmakkah - **Description**: A new holiday comedy about what happens when both sides of your family show up for all of the holidays.About this EventMerry Christmakkah is a new holiday comedy about the Wright-Weinberg family, a moder - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/merry-christmakkah/100001991730743269 - **Venue**: 221 N Genesee St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mNzJiZjZlOWIzZjhkYTVlMDQzNWMyNDM4ZGY0NjRhYzBlOGQ0Y2JkOTI3N2ZlNDQ0OGI2NTNkOWRjZjY0MmIwLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwMjAyMDItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgxMjYwMjE3.avif - **Price**: USD 22 to 33 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Kids - **Event Name**: Falsettos - **Description**: A funny and fearless musical about the messiness of families.About this EventFalsettos is a poignant and hilarious musical that begins when Marvin leaves his wife, Trina, and young son, Jason, to be with - **Date**: Fri Apr 02 2027 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/falsettos/100001991732326003 - **Venue**: 221 N Genesee St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mODBmYmUzYzg0M2ZmNGMyZjc3NzQ2NTQ0MjZmMGNjMDk1M2E1MmNkNmVkZmQ3MTVhZGMxMmQ3MDE3YTE2ODc3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgxMjUyNjcz.avif - **Price**: USD 22 to 33 - **Categories**: live-music, art, theatre - **Event Name**: Arsenic & Old Lace - **Description**: The classic farce about two elderly ladies mercifully murdering the bachelors in the neighborhoodAbout this EventArsenic and Old Lace is a classic dark farce about the Brewster family. The action starts - **Date**: Fri Feb 05 2027 (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/arsenic-and-old-lace/100001991731482480 - **Venue**: 221 N Genesee St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zOTdkZDExOWY1NTg3OTU0NzEwMWRiODExZWVlNDc1MTQ4MzlmODczMzE0ZmU2OGVkOTlhMjE2OTI3ZjQ5NDlmLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwMjAyMDEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgxMjYwMjI1.avif - **Price**: USD 22 to 33 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Theatre, performances ## Trending Events in Waukegan - **Event Name**: TIERRA CALI DE HNOS, PLANCARTE, GUARDIANES DEL AMOR & MAS - **Description**: Don't miss 'TIERRA CALI DE HNOS, PLANCARTE, GUARDIANES DEL AMOR & MAS ', the premier exciting event happening at La Hacienda De Waukegan, Waukegan, IL, United States. This event showcases the best talent and expertise in the field. Immerse yourself in - **Venue**: La Hacienda De Waukegan - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2a07d720-9dbe-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h344-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787357549 - **Event Name**: Russell Peters at Genesee Theatre - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cb993530-9b15-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787065337 - **Event Name**: Jefferson Starship, Orleans, Firefall, Atlanta Rhythm Section in Waukegan - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Jefferson Starship Live at Genesee Theatre on Saturday, October 24, 2026! 🎤 Ready to experience the night of your life? Jefferson Starship is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Jane, - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bdbb7420-39a2-11f1-8170-2748f95d8c06-rimg-w1200-h675-dc061630-gmir.webp?v=1776350655 - **Event Name**: Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9660f820-81e4-11f1-8a8c-3fe57d70e589-rimg-w1200-h675-dcedd744-gmir.jpg?v=1784295420 - **Event Name**: Mexican Independence Festival 2026🇲🇽/Festival Independencia de México 2026🇲🇽 - **Description**: 🇲🇽 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL 2026 🇲🇽 El Grito de Independencia Hosted by: Lake County Cultural Association NFP and ON THE ROCKS Event Hosts: Habacuc “Cuca” Lopez Mario A. Contreras 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 ON THE ROCKS - **Venue**: On The Rocks - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f94bf28cd8e02e01a1bedfbe64cb819164426aa24cb276d5b44dd547c598a608-rimg-w1200-h1855-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786854852 - **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway? at Genesee Theatre - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/574d1900-9b77-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc4898c8-gmir.jpg?v=1787107233 - **Event Name**: The Fixx, Colin Blunstone And Peter Asher - **Description**: InformationTHE FIXX Colin Blunstone from the Zombies Peter Asher from Peter & GordonNearby AttractionsThe Fixx has 14 upcoming events.Colin Blunstone has 13 upcoming events.Peter As - **Venue**: Genesee Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6e4ce2974020faea839696d04349ca923a4de6750c8ddcec882e94d90cea8b14-rimg-w1024-h576-dc2f302f-gmir.jpg?v=1784306964 - **Event Name**: Waukegan's Annual End of Summer Fiesta's Car Show/Festival - **Description**: 🚨 WAUKEGAN... WE'RE TAKING OVER DOWNTOWN! 🚨 Saturday, September 19, we're turning Downtown Waukegan into the biggest celebration of cars, culture, music, food, art, and community. The Waukegan's Annual End of Summe Car Show is joining forces with Fie - **Venue**: 102 W. Water Street Waukegan, IL 60085 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e805d7f5dfbe22c4774c7e6b299515b610118e42651f7dfa707592a3bfb53452-rimg-w1080-h1356-dc080808-gmir?v=1787420866 - **Event Name**: 7th Annual One Love Music Festival - **Description**: 🌴❤️ ONE LOVE MUSIC FESTIVAL – EVENT DETAILS ❤️🌴 Event Name: 🎶 7th Annual One Love Music Festival Date: 📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026 🎉 Labor Day Weekend Location: 📍 Waukegan Stiner Pavillion Beach Event Overview: The One Love Music Festival is an annua - **Venue**: Stiner Pavilion - Waukegan Municipal Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c84dd42b446b5db90f3d8b04ea2873dacb437eeab09a457f889492235e209de7-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1786956283 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Waukegan](https://allevents.in/waukegan/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Waukegan](https://allevents.in/waukegan/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in August in Waukegan](https://allevents.in/waukegan/comedy--august) - [Comedy Events in September in Waukegan](https://allevents.in/waukegan/comedy--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Waukegan? - **A:** Russell Peters at Genesee Theatre (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Genesee Theatre), Whose Live Anyway? at Genesee Theatre (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at Genesee Theatre), Whose Live Anyway? (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Genesee Theatre), Chelsea Handler at Genesee Theatre (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at Genesee Theatre), Caliente Comedy (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Green Town Tavern). - **Q**: What are the top free Comedy events in Waukegan? - **A:** Caliente Comedy (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Green Town Tavern), Caliente Comedy October Edition (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at Green Town Tavern), Caliente Comedy December Edition (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Green Town Tavern). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Waukegan? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Waukegan 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 Waukegan? - **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 Waukegan? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Waukegan include Genesee Theatre, Green Town Tavern, The Lighthouse at American Place Casino. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Waukegan? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Waukegan range from USD 22 to USD 130. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Waukegan? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Waukegan include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, TicketFusion. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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