Great American Comedy Festival
Next dates to come · the last festival ran 17–20 June 2026
Norfolk, Nebraska, the town where Johnny Carson grew up, has held the Great American Comedy Festival in mid-June since 2008, in tribute to him. Its 2026 edition ran from 17 to 20 June on two Norfolk stages, the District Event Center and the Johnny Carson Theatre, with a regional comedy showcase, a comedy and magic show, an evening of long-form improv from Bluebird Improv, a late-night stand-up bar show and a gala headlined by Charlie Berens.
The 2026 festival
The Great American Comedy Festival 2026 ran 4 days, from Wednesday 17 June 2026 to Saturday 20 June 2026, in Norfolk, NE. On its stages: stand-up and improv. Its next dates are not out yet: the festival's own site will have them first.
Questions
When is the Great American Comedy Festival next on?
Its next dates are not announced yet. The 2026 festival ran 17–20 June 2026 in Norfolk, NE.
Where do I book for the Great American Comedy Festival?
On the festival's own site, greatamericancomedyfestival.com, which also has the latest programme and any changes.