Windy City Comedy Fest

02/01/2026

THIS JUST IN: WE LOVE YOU SO WE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Windy City Comedy Fest is extending the submission deadline to February 14th because we LOVE you all so much ❤
The late submission fee is $30
Here is the lowdown:
When: Aug 6-9, 2026
Where: Den Theatre, Lincoln Lodge, Lincoln Hall, Annoyance Theatre, iO Theatre, Second City, Reggie's Rock Club, Schuba's, Newport Theatre, Laugh Factory
Why:
1. All selected performers will be guaranteed 3 shows which will include one industry showcase and one gimmick show, plus a regular showcase.
2. The fest will have panel discussions and workshops with industry experts, open mics, and after parties with reps from our fabulous sponsors (Malort, Nu Era Dispensary, Professor Pizza, Onward Beverages, and MORE!)
3. Free swag bag and t shirt and CHICAGO comedy experience

Submissions are open! Submit to the Windy City Comedy Festival in Chicago this August 6-9 2026! General submissions are open now. Showcase your talent at Chicago's largest comedy festival.

02/01/2026

🚨 SUBMISSION EXTENSION ALERT 🚨
Love is in the air… and so is your last chance 💕
Submit for the Windy City Comedy Fest 2026 until Feb 14.
Because we care. And also, because you procrastinated.

💸 $30 to submit
🎤 Submit now. Don’t ghost us.

01/16/2026

💯✅🍕The first ever comedy show at Profess Pizza is TONIGHT!

Tickets are $30 and include 2 slices of pizza, 2 beverages, and comedy ❤️ Support the Windy City Comedy Fest

Featuring: .albers
Hosted by:

01/13/2026

The Fundraiser Show 🎟️
🗓️ January 16, 9:30PM [THIS FRIDAY!!!]
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It’s written in the receipt, great comedy makes pizza taste better. Come out for a Chicago night and support live comedy. The 2026 fest is coming August 6-9 and submissions close at the end of the month ❤️

The lineup:
.albers

01/09/2026

“It’s THE feel good comedy festival”
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ONE WEEK AWAY!
Get tickets now to support a fantastic cause (and there’s pizza!) See you January 16 at Professor Pizza in West Town. Tickets are live on our website and space is limited.

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01/08/2026

🥇 Roast Battle of the Year goes to… Femi and Tito from the Windy City Comedy Fest X Roast Battle Chicago collab last August
Shout out

What an epic show at the Den Theatre 🎭 🔥
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2026 Submissions are open until February, submit now for your chance at a spot in the fest!
Swipe to the end to see the epic entrance 🦁 👑

01/07/2026

Professor Pizza’s newest location in west town!!! 🚨 JANUARY 16! See some of Chicago’s best comics, eat great pizza, and support the best fest in the Windy City.
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01/05/2026

🚨 NEW SHOW ALERT
Laugh for a cause at the Windy City Comedy Fest Fundraiser Show on Friday, January 16 at 1374 W Grand Ave 9:30PM. The WCCF team is excited to perform at the newest Professor Pizza location, spotlighting this fantastic sponsor, our producers, and our day-ones.

Your $30 ticket includes:
Entry to the comedy show
Two slices of pizza 🍕
Two beverages (water always available)

Link in bio!!!

12/30/2025

Happy [almost] New Year!
48 hours left until 2026 - when prices for submissions go up! Submit now, save some money, and invest in yourself. Chicago’s largest comedy festival is back August 6-9, 2026 and accepting submissions until the end of January 2026.

$20 to submit before 2026 = a deal 🤑

12/07/2025

🚨MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

The Chicago Staple is one of Windy City Comedy Fest’s favorite sponsors AND is now the official sponsor of ‘s first ever album recording: “Shots Fired” which will be recorded during the fest:
Saturday, Aug 8th, 2026
8pm at Lincoln Hall

We are thrilled to collaborate with them as Bob Keen is pretty much the Malort of Chicago Comedy: he might take some getting used to, but once you see your friends try him, he’ll become your favorite thing about Chicago ❤️

Cheers and we will see you in August!
And thank you Malort for being a part of Chicago Comedy History! Cheers 🥃

11/20/2025

🎤 Submissions are OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to perform at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026, happening August 6–9, 2026 in Chicago.
Your moment starts now — apply today!
www.WindyCityComedyFest.com/submissions