Boston Comedy Festival

When is Boston Comedy Festival 2026?

Boston Comedy Festival 2026 runs November 10 to 14, 2026.

How the dates are set: The festival announces its dates each year; the 2026 run is November 10 to 14.

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Boston Comedy Festival schedule

• Tuesday, November 10, 2026: The festival starts, with preliminary rounds running November 10 to 12 across local venues.
• Friday, November 13, 2026: The competition reaches the semifinals: 96 comedians entered and 32 made it to this round.
• Saturday, November 14, 2026: The finals are at 8:00 PM at Somerville Theatre, with 8 comics left.

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Getting to Boston Comedy Festival

• The festival takes over City Winery, The Rockwell, Somerville Theatre and The Comedy Studio.

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Tickets and cost

Tickets are sold per show. In 2026 the contest championship prize was $7,000.

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History of Boston Comedy Festival

The festival says it has been running for more than 25 years, bringing comedians from around the globe alongside Boston's local talent.

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Boston Comedy Festival: questions people ask

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About Boston Comedy Festival

A week of stand-up across Boston and Somerville, ending in a $7,000 comedy contest final.

In 2026, 96 comics entered a contest that runs through preliminary and semifinal rounds at venues such as City Winery, The Rockwell and The Comedy Studio. The finals are at Somerville Theatre. Special shows add a headliner. Book show tickets early for the final night.

Know before you go

• Shows are spread across several venues, so check the venue for each ticket.
• The finals are on the last Saturday of the run.
• Logan Airport (BOS) is the closest airport to the Boston and Somerville venues.

Planning the trip

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