Knoxville Comedy Shows 2026
Stand-up comedy, touring comedians, and live comedy shows in Knoxville and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Browse comedy shows in Knoxville, TN this year, including stand-up, touring comedians, improv, and club performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new comedians and events are announced.
- 23 Upcoming Shows
- 0 This Weekend
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- Jay Leno
- Nov 19 · 7:30 PM · Knoxville, TN
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Best Comedy This Week & This Month
Featured comedy shows and stand-up comedians in Knoxville and surrounding areas.
Comedy Shows By Dates
Upcoming Comedy Shows
Explore stand-up comedians, comedy tours, and live comedy performances by date and venue in Knoxville.Comedy Shows: 23
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — COMEDY: Jay Leno at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats,
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $161, Tickets Available: 952. Select Seats - Dec 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — COMEDY, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: John Mulaney at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $153, Avg. price ~ $501, Tickets Available: 140. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Leanne Morgan at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center • 21678 seats, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $223, Tickets Available: 1643, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Leanne Morgan at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center • 21678 seats, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 2165, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Jan 08, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Derrick Stroup at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 155. Select Seats
- Jan 08, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Best Value: Matt Rife at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center • 21678 seats, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $214, Tickets Available: 3886, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Jan 16, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Charlie Berens at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 512. Select Seats
- Jan 20, 2027, 7:30 PM Wed — COMEDY: Jordan Jensen at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 291. Select Seats
- Feb 02, 2027, 7:30 PM Tue — COMEDY: David Cross & Sean Patton at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $89, Tickets Available: 482. Select Seats
- Feb 04, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Justin Willman at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 783. Select Seats
- Feb 26, 2027, 7:30 PM Fri — COMEDY: Bored Teachers Comedy Tour at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 624. Select Seats
- Mar 05, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Jonathan Van Ness at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 1074. Select Seats
- Mar 06, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Bianca Del Rio at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 1263. Select Seats
- Mar 13, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: John Cleese at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $75, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 977. Select Seats
- Mar 19, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Gary Owen at Knoxville Civic Auditorium • 7141 seats, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $136, Tickets Available: 1469. Select Seats
- Apr 15, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY, Best Value: Lucas Zelnick at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $67, Tickets Available: 35. Select Seats
- Apr 17, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Dusty Slay at Knoxville Civic Auditorium • 7141 seats, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 1134. Select Seats
- Apr 17, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Ari Matti at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Available: 714. Select Seats
- Apr 17, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Jeff Arcuri at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $137, Tickets Available: 478. Select Seats
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Comedy Shows by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming comedy shows by season, weekend, and date.
All Comedy Shows in Knoxville
Browse stand-up comedians, comedy tours, and live comedy performances happening across Knoxville and nearby areas.
Randy Feltface
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 9
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Jay Leno
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 27
Nov 19, 2026 7:30 PM
John Mulaney
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 30
Dec 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Leanne Morgan
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Upcoming Shows: 24
Dec 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Derrick Stroup
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 53
Jan 08, 2027 7:00 PM
Matt Rife
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Upcoming Shows: 15
Jan 08, 2027 8:00 PM
Charlie Berens
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 44
Jan 16, 2027 7:00 PM
Jordan Jensen
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 28
Jan 20, 2027 7:30 PM
David Cross
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 19
Feb 02, 2027 7:30 PM
Justin Willman
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 25
Feb 04, 2027 7:00 PM
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 51
Feb 26, 2027 7:30 PM
Jonathan Van Ness
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 14
Mar 05, 2027 8:00 PM
Bianca Del Rio
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 52
Mar 06, 2027 8:00 PM
John Cleese
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Upcoming Shows: 29
Mar 13, 2027 7:30 PM
Gary Owen
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Upcoming Shows: 66
Mar 19, 2027 8:00 PM
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Comedy Clubs & Venues
Explore comedy clubs, theatres, and venues hosting stand-up comedians and live comedy performances in Knoxville and nearby areas.
Bijou Theatre - TN
Knoxville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows 8
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Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Knoxville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows 2
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Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Knoxville, TN
Arena
Upcoming Comedy Shows 1
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Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville, TN
Theatre
Upcoming Comedy Shows 10
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Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center
Knoxville, TN
Arena
Upcoming Comedy Shows 3
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Comedy Shows FAQ
Quick answers about stand-up comedians, comedy tours, and live comedy performances happening in Knoxville.
What comedy shows are happening in Knoxville?
Comedy schedules may include stand-up comedians, touring comedy acts, improv performances, podcast tours, and live comedy specials across Knoxville and nearby areas.
Are comedy schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. New comedy performances and additional tour dates are added often as venues announce updated schedules and special events.
What types of comedy performances are included?
You’ll commonly find stand-up comedy, improv shows, podcast recordings, sketch comedy, and performances by touring comedians.
Where are comedy shows usually performed in Knoxville?
Comedy events are often hosted at comedy clubs, theatres, casinos, bars, resorts, and entertainment venues throughout Knoxville.
Do comedy shows happen during the week?
Absolutely. Many comedy venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest nights for live comedy.
Do major comedians tour through Knoxville?
Yes. National touring comedians and comedy acts regularly perform in Knoxville throughout the year.
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