Guide to Comedy Events This Month & Beyond in Columbus & Central OH

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on September 15, 2024
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Need a good laugh? We’ve got the guide for you! This ultimate guide to comedy events happening in Columbus and Central Ohio won’t steer you wrong. Read on for comedy shows happening this month and beyond across the area!

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Comedy Events

Peter Antoniou

Wed, Sep 18 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through ...

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Comedy Showcase with Sista Lu

Wed, Sep 18 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Get your giggle on at our weekly comedy showcase featuring a variety of hilarious comedians. Hosted by Sista Lu , a candid and charming breath of fresh ...

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Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup

Thu, Sep 19 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Gresso's Bar & Restaurant • 961 South High Street Columbus, OH 43206

Central

The best place for those looking for something to do and want to make friends. Whether you’ve never done improv before or you’re a seasoned veteran, ...

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Jordan Jensen

Thu, Sep 19 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:45pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through ...

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Improv Wars

Thu, Sep 19 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $13

The Nest Theatre • 2643 N High St Columbus, 43202

Central

***Independent Show curated by Joel Savage, Ross Theisen, and Bridjet Mendy*** Improv Wars pits improv teams against each other for one night only per ...

Comedy Events

Nef Johnson Showcase

Thu, Sep 19 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Nef Johnson Showcase ...

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Dave Landau

Fri, Sep 20 +more dates • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated ...

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Armando CBus – Improv with KEVIN MCDONALD!

Fri, Sep 20 • 7:30 pm

The Nest Theatre • 2643 N High St Columbus, 43202

Central

What is “Armando”? Armando is a Chicago style improv show where guests will tell off the cuff stories and monologues launched by suggestions from the ...

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Raymond Jackson

Fri, Sep 20 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

One of the newest comedy sensations has to be Raymond “Big Unc” Jackson. His knack for transforming typical subjects like “Family” and “Relationships” ...

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Trae Crowder

Sat, Sep 21 +more dates • 6:30 pm

Admission starts at: $32

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating ...

Comedy Events

Andrew Schulz: The Life Tour

Sat, Sep 21 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $55.45

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

Welcome to The Life Tour. A never-before-seen journey through the complicated mind of Schulz, as he explores the realms of current events, politics, and ...

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The Nest`s Living Room with KEVIN MCDONALD! – The Nest’s Living Room with KEVIN

Sat, Sep 21 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $20

The Nest Theatre • 2643 N High St Columbus, 43202

Central

NEWLY ADDED! Kevin McDonald is in town, exclusively at The Nest - and we couldn't be more delighted! On Saturday, we just enjoy the wild ride of joy ...

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Martin Lawrence with special guests DC Young Fly, Benji Brown and Daphnique Spri

Sat, Sep 21 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $39.50

Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215

Central

Comedy legend Martin Lawrence will headline his first national arena tour since 2016 - The “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour is set to launch soon after ...

Nightlife Events

A Better Trip with Shane Mauss

Sun, Sep 22 • 6:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up  Doors: 5pm // Show: 6:30pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available ...

Comedy Events

Bar Open Mic Night

Tue, Sep 24 • 7:30 pm

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Tuesday, September 24  Doors: 6pm // Show: 7:30pm SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL COMEDY!Come enjoy a night of great ...

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TWO-FER ONE TUESDAYS!!!

Tue, Sep 24 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

TWOFER ONE TIX!!!........AKA Buy 1 ticket get one FREE TWOFER ONE DRINK SPECIALS!!! TWO COMICS EVERY SET!!!! ...

Comedy Events

Ian Bagg

Wed, Sep 25 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $37

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through ...

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Chris Franjola

Thu, Sep 26 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Chris Franjola Ages 21 and up Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe ...

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Godfrey

Fri, Sep 27 - Sat, Sep 28 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $27

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Friday, September 27 Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Friday, September 27 Doors: 9pm // Show: 9:30pm Saturday, September 28 Doors: 5pm // Show: 6:30pm Saturday, ...

Comedy Events

Iliza: The Get Ready Tour

Fri, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $48.80

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. She ...

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Top Dog Cash Contest!!!

Fri, Sep 27 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

15 contestants... Audience picks the winner.... $200 prize!!! ...

Comedy Events

Chris Higgins!!

Sat, Sep 28 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at clubs and shows around ...

Comedy Events

TWO-FER ONE TUESDAYS!!!

Tue, Oct 1 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

TWOFER ONE TIX!!!........AKA Buy 1 ticket get one FREE TWOFER ONE DRINK SPECIALS!!! TWO COMICS EVERY SET!!!! ...

Comedy Events

My Cousin Tiera

Wed, Oct 2 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $32

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your ...

Comedy Events

Comedy Showcase with Sista Lu

Wed, Oct 2 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Get your giggle on at our weekly comedy showcase featuring these hilarious comedians. TBD Hosted by Sista Lu , a candid and charming breath of fresh ...

Comedy Events

The Rich Guzzi Comedy Hypnosis Show

Thu, Oct 3 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $19

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through ...

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Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour

Thu, Oct 3 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $65.53

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely ...

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Nef Johnson Showcase

Thu, Oct 3 +more dates • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Nef Johnson Showcase ...

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John Morgan

Fri, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 5 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $15

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Friday, October 04 Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm Saturday, October 05 Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 6:30pm Saturday, October 05 Doors: 8:30pm // Show: 9pm Ages ...

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Tom Segura: Come Together

Fri, Oct 4 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210

Central

Actor/ Comedian/ Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. He recently toured the world with over 300 shows on his I’m Coming ...

Comedy Events

Friday Night Fights- The Attic Roast Championship!!!

Fri, Oct 4 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Friday Night Fights- The Attic Roast Championship!!! ...

Comedy Events

Angelo Colina (En Español)

Fri, Oct 4 • 9:30 pm

Admission starts at: $32

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 9pm // Show: 9:30pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your ...

Comedy Events

Bo Johnson Returns!!!

Sat, Oct 5 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Bo Johnson is a comedian from Seattle, Washington. He can be found headlining clubs, breweries, and dingy bars across the United States and sometimes Canada. ...

Comedy Events

Craig Conant

Sun, Oct 6 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5pm // Show: 6pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your ...

Comedy Events

Skinbone

Wed, Oct 9 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating is ...

Comedy Events

Cactus Tate

Thu, Oct 10 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $32

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm $32 to $42 Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and ...

Comedy Events

Luenell

Fri, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 12 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $42

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Friday, October 11 Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Friday, October 11 Doors: 9pm // Show: 9:30pm Saturday, October 12 Doors: 5pm // Show: 6:30pm Saturday, ...

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My Mental Ain’t No Joke

Fri, Oct 11 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $5

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Come join us at The Attic Comedy Club for a night of laughter & good vibes! We will discuss Mental Health awareness in an innovative way. This in-person ...

Comedy Events

Henry Allen

Sat, Oct 12 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Henry Allen is not your average comedian. With a laid-back charm and lightning-quick wit, he's captured the hearts and laughs of audiences from coast to ...

Comedy Events

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour

Sat, Oct 12 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $46.38

Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly ...

Comedy Events

Giulio Gallarotti

Sun, Oct 13 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Doors: 4:30pm // Show: 6pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when ...

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The Big Dumb Comedy Jam

Thu, Oct 17 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

The Big Dumb Comedy Jam ...

Comedy Events

Escuela de Nada – Episodio En Vivo (En Español)

Thu, Oct 17 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $55

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your ...

Comedy Events

Chad Daniels

Fri, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 19 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $37

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your server when you are seated ...

Comedy Events

Whose Live Anyway?

Fri, Oct 18 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $72.37

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215

Central

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE ...

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Sean Reilly !!

Fri, Oct 18 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $20

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

Originally from the SF Bay Area, Sean Reilly is a comedian based in Austin, Texas. He was in the 2023 Moontower/Just for Laughs comedy festival, the inaugural ...

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David Lucas !!!

Sat, Oct 19 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $30

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

David Lucas was born in Macon, GA. He started acting an early age, performing in numerous stage plays at the Macon Little Theatre. He relocated to Hollywood ...

Comedy Events

B. Simone

Sun, Oct 20 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $42

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Sunday, October 20 Doors: 4:30pm // Show: 5:30pm Sunday, October 20 Doors: 8pm // Show: 8:30pm About the Artist: B. Simone is a comedian, actress, ...

Comedy Events

Nate Meeker

Wed, Oct 23 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $27

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your ...

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David Cross – The End of The Beginning of The End

Thu, Oct 24 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $49.50

The Athenaeum Theatre • 32 N 4th St Columbus, 43215

Central

David Cross owns all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The ...

Comedy Events

Gary Owen

Fri, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 27 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $53

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Friday, October 25 Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm Friday, October 25 Doors: 9pm // Show: 9:30pm Saturday, October 26 Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 6:30pm Saturday, ...

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Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour

Fri, Oct 25 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $48.19

Southern Theater • 21 E Main St Columbus, 43215

Central

Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of ...

Comedy Events

Dane Cook

Fri, Oct 25 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $39.50

Mershon Auditorium • 1871 N High St. Columbus, 43201

Central

Comedy trailblazer and actor, Dane Cook, is known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and outrageous observational ...

Comedy Events

Top Dog Cash Contest!!!

Fri, Oct 25 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak St Columbus, 43205

Central

15 contestants... Audience picks the winner.... $200 prize!!! ...

Comedy Events

Jake Iannarino & Friends

Sun, Oct 27 • 7:00 pm

Admission starts at: $15

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219

Central

Ages 21 and up Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 7pm Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available in our cafe and through your ...

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