Comedian, and author Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in th

You can catch Matt McCusker when he hits Orlando later this year, adding new dates to his tour. Matt McCusker is a stand-up comedian and writer best known as the co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast and the author of the novel Overlook. His comedy blends autobiographical storytelling, rough-around-the-edges East Coast charm, and playful absurdity, often touching on recovery, family life, and the strange corners of everyday behavior. McCusker kicked off his first ever st

Carisa Hendrix will bring their hilarious creation, Lucy Darling to Steinmetz Hall, where she will be joined by powerhouse vocalist, and cabaret superstar, Sarah Hester Ross. Award-winning performer and viral star Carisa Hendrix stars as the charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling, and she's returning to Orlando this summer with her latest side-splitting show! This vixen is bringing more mischievous charm to the stage in VIVA — a vivacious vagabond variety sho

Mexican-born comedian and actor Felipe Esparza will bring his down-to-earth humor to Orlando this summer. Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor known for his unfiltered, observational humor that draws from his life experiences. Born in Sinaloa, Mexico, and raised in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, Esparza has built a reputation for his raw, relatable storytelling, often reflecting on his upbringing, cultural identity, and personal struggles. His ability to find humor in

Matt Mathews is a celebrated comedian, social media personality, and entertainer known for his sharp wit, and unfiltered humor. Comedian Matt Mathews is as real as it gets. Born and raised in Alabama, Mathews began performing stand-up in 2022 and quickly began headlining his own shows. His tours, including the When That Thang Get Ta Thang'n tour and the more recent Boujee On A Budget tour, have sold out venues across the country. Whether drawing from life experiences growing

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage, a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Prepare to experience the comedic brilliance of Jessica Kirson, when she brings her latest stand-up tour to Orlando. Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 200 million views on social medi

Jim Gaffigan is returning to Florida for a series of four shows in December including Tampa and Orlando. Popular comedian Jim Gaffigan has just announced fall dates for the ‘Everything Is Wonderful Tour’ including four shows in Florida almost a year to the date since his last shows in the state. Last year Gaffigan celebrated 2026 with fans in Estero, Hollywood, Tampa and Orlando, while this time around the comedian will say farewell to 2026, and hello to 2027 with shows in Ta

See Chris Tucker live when he brings his high-energy, rapid-fire stand-up show to Tampa's Straz Center, and Orlando's Walt Disney Theater. Chris Tucker is a Grammy-nominated comedian and actor best known for his high-energy, rapid-fire stand-up style and iconic film roles in the Friday and Rush Hour franchises. One of the highest-grossing comedic film stars of the 2000s, Chris now takes to the stage in Florida this April, bringing his sharp observational humor, animated physi

Ali Wong brings her sharp humor to Dr Phillips Center for two shows this weekend. Beloved stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Ali Wong is on the road with her latest tour, bringing her unfiltered comedy to theaters across the U.S. The tour kicked off back on January 16 in Houston, TX, with stops in Florida, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Missouri and more. Following a banner 2025 that included a Primetime Emmy win and an acclaimed Netflix special, Ali Wong Live marks he

The Grammy-nominated comedian and actor is back in Orlando this weekend. . Comedian and actor George Lopez is back in Orlando, returning to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando on March 28. George Lopez's multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television, and is always a favorite when he performs in the City Beautiful. Tickets for the Orlando show are still available. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/22006381D00350FD George Lopez’s

Hannah is known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work, and you can catch her live in Orlando! Hannah Berner is back on the road, bringing her stand-up back to stage across the country, with the headlining comedy tour, "None of My Business" The tour will see Hannah criss cross the county with stops at theaters across the country, including a stop in Orlando, with the comedian taking to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Tickets for the

Nashville-based comedian Dust Slay is bringing his unique working-class humor to Orlando. Howdy neighbors! With long hair, over-sized glasses and a trucker hat, Dusty Slay is the self-effacing bourbon-voiced Southern comedian next door with a knack for observational, blue-collar humor, and the comedian is set to entertain Orlando when he takes to the stage at The Plaza Live this weekend, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Dusty relates to his fans with his signature working-class

A comedic icon on both stage and screen, Tom Papa heads to Steinmetz Hall with fresh material and his signature relatable humor. Catch comedian, actor, author and radio host Tom Papa in Orlando on March 20 when he takes to the stage in Steinmetz Hall in 2026. Tom is bringing his newest stand-up tour to the stage, with tickets to the "The Grateful Bread Tour" available now via Dr Phillips Center's website: https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2026/tom-papa/ Known fo

John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast. Combining sharp wit, tactfully-unhinged stand-up and viral sketches, John Crist is one of today's most distinctive, fastest-rising comedic voices, and he's just announced a show in Orlando! Crist is bringing his John Crist Live! Tour to Orlando this fall as part of a 25-city expansion t

Known for her razor-sharp wit, and unfiltered honesty, Michelle Buteau is bringing her signature comedic storytelling to audiences across North America. The award-winning comedian, actress and bestselling author, Michelle Buteau is on the road with her latest stand-up tour , Michelle Buteau: The Surviving and Thriving Tour. Michelle will bring the tour to Orlando on Friday, March 13, taking to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Fresh off her critically acclaimed Netflix s