Oct 01, 2026
Take some time to laugh at a local comedy show this fall. Several celebrity comics are coming to the DC area, and tickets are selling fast. Here’s a list of top acts to add to your calendar so you don’t miss the fun. 1. Josh Johnson  DAR Constitution Hall | October 2-3 The Daily Show TV host J osh Johnson brings his late-night satire to DAR Constitution Hall for four back-to-back standup performances ($120). 2. Jerry Seinfeld  Anthem | October 23 Tickets are going fast to laugh out loud with mega comic and TV producer Jerry Seinfeld at the Wharf’s waterfront venue. The first two shows have sold out, but there’s still time for fans of the longtime entertainer to snag a spot at the third show ($93+). 3. Aziz Ansari  Warner Theatre | October 22 Parks and Recreation star Aziz Ansari arrives in DC on his Hypothetical Tour featuring a standup show with all new material ($59+). 4. Atsuko Okatsuka Warner Theatre| October 23-24 Taiwanese Japanese American comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has a popular multi-city tour named after her famed hairstyle. The Big Bowl Tour makes its way to Warner Theatre this fall where Okatsuka’s storytelling unpacks family dynamics, immigrant experiences, and adulting ($53+). 5. Matteo Lane Warner Theatre | November 14 If you like to share laughs with friends while catching up over brunch, you’ll love Matteo Lane’s comedy style. The sharp-witted comic brings his unfiltered, personal storytelling to the Warner Theatre for an evening of standup ($53+). 6. Ilana Glazer Lincoln Theatre | November 20 Actor, podcast host, and grassroots organizer Ilana Glazer’s latest standup hour peeks into the comedian’s inner thoughts on politics, the challenges of motherhood, and navigating life as a millennial ($40+). 7. Brett Goldstein Anthem | December 4 Admirers of hilarious TV show Ted Lasso can catch Brett Goldstein deliver quips off the big screen and live at the Anthem ($413+). 8. Seth Meyers DAR Constitution Hall | December 11 After performing several sold-out standup sets at the Kennedy Center in 2024, Late Night show host and Emmy Award-winning comedian Seth Meyers returns to DC this December to have crowds rolling into the aisles with laughter ($53+).   If you enjoyed these events, please don’t forget to share this post with a friend on social media, and sign up for our newsletter for more things to do. Related October Culture Guide: 45 Things to Do in the DC Area The post 8 Comedians Bringing Laughter to the DC Area This Fall first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less
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