Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

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AUGUST 6-9, 2026

The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is presented by the National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to comedy, and embodies Lucille Ball’s vision for her hometown — Jamestown, New York, to be a destination for the celebration of the comedic arts and to showcase new comedic talent from around the country. The festival boasts over 50 live events and at

tracts over 15,000 attendees annually from nearly every state in the country, who come together to share laughter while honoring the craft and contributors on stage at venues throughout Jamestown, including the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. Previous Festival headliners have included Jerry Seinfeld, Trevor Noah, Nate Bargatze, Lily Tomlin, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Taylor Tomlinson, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Murray, Nicole Byer, Jay Leno, Margaret Cho, Amy Schumer, Sebastian Maniscalco, W. The festival features events in a multitude of venues in downtown Jamestown, NY including Lucy Nostalgia, Late Night Comedy, Historic Tours, Live Music, Block Parties, Kids Comedy, Discussions on the Artform, Comedy Showcases and more while featuring the best in names in comedy from around the nation.

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Seth Meyers brings the same sharp, observational humor that has made him one of comedy's most recognizable voices to the National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival this August.

Join us on Sunday, August 9, as Seth takes the stage in Jamestown for an evening of acclaimed stand-up.

Get tickets at ComedyCenter.org/Festival

Emmy Award-winning comedian and late-night host Seth Meyers comes to the National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Fe...
07/31/2026

Emmy Award-winning comedian and late-night host Seth Meyers comes to the National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Sunday, August 9 at 5 PM.

Best known as the host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and for his years as head writer and "Weekend Update" anchor on “Saturday Night Live”, Meyers brings his sharp wit and acclaimed stand-up to Jamestown for one unforgettable evening.

Get your tickets at ComedyCenter.org/Festival

Comedy superstar Bert Kreischer brings his signature storytelling and larger-than-life energy to the National Comedy Cen...
07/31/2026

Comedy superstar Bert Kreischer brings his signature storytelling and larger-than-life energy to the National Comedy Center's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Saturday, August 8 at 7 PM.

Known for his hit Netflix specials, popular podcasts, and the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, Bert is one of the world's top-grossing stand-up comedians. Don't miss an unforgettable night of comedy this summer.

Get your tickets at ComedyCenter.org/Festival.

Comedy legend Carol Leifer takes the stage at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Thursday, August 6, for an unforgettab...
07/30/2026

Comedy legend Carol Leifer takes the stage at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Thursday, August 6, for an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, conversation and behind-the-scenes stories.

An Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Leifer has helped shape some of television's most beloved comedies, including "Seinfeld", "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Saturday Night Live", "Hacks", and more. She'll reflect on her groundbreaking career, from stand-up to writing for the Academy Awards an incredible 12 times.

Leifer will be joined in conversation by comedian Emmy Blotnick, followed by a book signing.

For more information, to purchase tickets and to order a copy of her most recent book, visit ComedyCenter.org/Festival.

A special thank you to Colecraft, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. ...
07/30/2026

A special thank you to Colecraft, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

A special thank you to CENTURY 21 Turner Brokers, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Co...
07/30/2026

A special thank you to CENTURY 21 Turner Brokers, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

A special thank you to Jamestown Pediatric Associates, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ba...
07/29/2026

A special thank you to Jamestown Pediatric Associates, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

A special thank you to Community Bank, N.A., a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy ...
07/29/2026

A special thank you to Community Bank, N.A., a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

A special thank you to Chautauqua Chemicals Company, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball...
07/28/2026

A special thank you to Chautauqua Chemicals Company, a Silver sponsor of the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

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