Cleveland Comedy Festival
Next dates to come · the last festival ran 30 September – 3 October 2026
The Cleveland Comedy Festival is a nonprofit festival of local and independent comedy in Cleveland, Ohio, started in 2008 by John Wellington, Joe Hannum and J.D. Sidley. Its 2026 edition filled four nights, from 30 September to 3 October, with stand-up showcases, roast battles and benefit shows, centered on Forest City Brewery with more rooms around Cleveland and Lakewood, pairing regional comics with national headliners.
The 2026 festival
The Cleveland Comedy Festival 2026 ran 4 days, from Wednesday 30 September 2026 to Saturday 3 October 2026, in Cleveland, OH. On its stages: stand-up. Its next dates are not out yet: the festival's own site will have them first.
Questions
When is the Cleveland Comedy Festival next on?
Its next dates are not announced yet. The 2026 festival ran 30 September – 3 October 2026 in Cleveland, OH.
Where do I book for the Cleveland Comedy Festival?
On the festival's own site, clevelandcomedyfestival.org, which also has the latest programme and any changes.