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Comedy in Old Town

151 upcoming shows at 8 venues in Old Town, updated daily from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Venues here

Second City Chicago Mainstage86
1616 N. Wells St.
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago16
1548 N Wells St
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago15
230 W North Avenue - 3rd Floor
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago11
1608 N Wells St
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago10
230 W North Avenue - 4th Floor
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago7
1608 N Wells St
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago3
230 W North Ave
Second City Chicago3
1616 N Wells St

Upcoming Shows

Sat, Nov 7

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
Chicago Comedy Hour
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 9:30 PM
$25
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
$60–$100
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 9:30 PM
$39–$69
That Was Pretty Funny!
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 10:00 PM
$20
After Hours with Calvin Evans
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 10:15 PM
$26

Sun, Nov 8

Vagabond Improv Music Standup Dance Super Mega Viral Show
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 6:00 PM
$20
Fiona Cauley 312
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 6:00 PM
$37
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
$40–$80
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$39–$69
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
Wheel of Improv
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 7:30 PM
$25
The Stand-up Show
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 7:30 PM
$20

Mon, Nov 9

Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
$39–$69
Featured Players
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 10

Casey Rocket
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 6:00 PM
$37
Ante Up hosted by Lavalier Improv
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 6:00 PM
$15
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$40–$80
Ten Dollar Comedy
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$10

Wed, Nov 11

Ask A Fuck Boy – Special Event
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 7:00 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$40–$80
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
Roast Battle
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 8:30 PM
$32

Thu, Nov 12

Lowkey Lit
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$20
Luca Ferro
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 7:00 PM
King’s Court
Second City Chicago · 7:30 PM
$20
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 8:00 PM
$19.59–$69
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$40–$80
Clear Your Plate
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$15
Fellowship Thursdays
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$1
Fate: A Sketch Comedy Show That's Totally Meant To Be
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 9:00 PM
$15

Fri, Nov 13

Michael Rowland
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 6:00 PM
$37
Inside Jokes: Live
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 6:00 PM
$15
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
$55–$95
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
Clued In
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$25
The Stuntmen and Friends Present Pup Boat: A PAWS Chicago Benefit Show
Second City Chicago · 7:00 PM
$20
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$39–$69
Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$45–$85
Chris Higgins
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 8:15 PM
$37
Shamilton
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$25
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
$55–$95
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 9:30 PM
$39–$69
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sat, Nov 14

Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 3:00 PM
$40–$80
Michael Rowland
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 6:00 PM
$37
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
$60–$100
Standup Throw Down Millenials VS Gen X
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$25
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$39–$69
Clued In
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$25
Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$45–$85
Chris Higgins
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 8:15 PM
$37
Chill AF Presents
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$25
Baby Wants Candy
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$25
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 9:30 PM
$39–$69
Mic Drop
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 9:30 PM
$15
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
$60–$100
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
That Was Pretty Funny!
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 10:00 PM
$20
After Hours with Calvin Evans
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 10:15 PM
$26

Sun, Nov 15

Vagabond Improv Music Standup Dance Super Mega Viral Show
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 6:00 PM
$20
Gabe Gibbs: Waste of Talent *Special Event*
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 6:00 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
$40–$80
The First Act
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$15
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$39–$69
Wheel of Improv
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 7:30 PM
$25
The Stand-up Show
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 7:30 PM
$20
Cheers To The Weekend: A Comedy Variety Show
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$20

Mon, Nov 16

Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
$39–$69

Tue, Nov 17

Ante Up hosted by Lavalier Improv
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 6:00 PM
$15
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$40–$80
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
Ten Dollar Comedy
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$10

Wed, Nov 18

Planes, Trains and ??
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$35
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$40–$80

Thu, Nov 19

Lowkey Lit
Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$20
Planes, Trains and ??
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$35
King’s Court
Second City Chicago · 7:30 PM
$20
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 8:00 PM
$19.59–$69
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$40–$80
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
Fellowship Thursdays
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$1
Roast Battle
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 8:30 PM
$32
Fate: A Sketch Comedy Show That's Totally Meant To Be
Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago · 9:00 PM
$15

Fri, Nov 20

Planes, Trains and ??
Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago · 5:00 PM
$35
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
$50–$90
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$39–$69
Clued In
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 7:00 PM
$25
Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM
$45–$85
Shamilton
Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago · 8:30 PM
$25
e.t.c. Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago · 9:30 PM
$39–$69
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM
$45–$85

Sat, Nov 21

Best of The Second City
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 3:00 PM
$40–$80
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Nov 22

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 24

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Wed, Nov 25

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Thu, Nov 26

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Fri, Nov 27

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sat, Nov 28

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Nov 29

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 1

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Wed, Dec 2

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Thu, Dec 3

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Fri, Dec 4

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sat, Dec 5

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Dec 6

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 8

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Wed, Dec 9

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Thu, Dec 10

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Fri, Dec 11

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sat, Dec 12

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Dec 13

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 15

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Wed, Dec 16

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Thu, Dec 17

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Fri, Dec 18

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sat, Dec 19

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Dec 20

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM
Jamie Lissow
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 7:00 PM
Jamie Lissow
Zanies Comedy Club Chicago · 9:15 PM

Tue, Dec 22

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Wed, Dec 23

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Thu, Dec 24

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Fri, Dec 25

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 10:00 PM

Sat, Dec 26

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Dec 27

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM

Tue, Dec 29

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Wed, Dec 30

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Thu, Dec 31

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Sat, Jan 2

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 6:30 PM
The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 9:30 PM

Sun, Jan 3

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 7:00 PM

Tue, Jan 5

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold
Second City Chicago Mainstage · 8:00 PM

Other Chicago neighborhoods

Logan Square 512 Lakeview 95 River North 94 Northalsted 89 Near North Side 79 Uptown 66 Schaumburg 56 West Town 51 Southport Corridor 41 Oak Park 23

Where can I see comedy in Old Town?

8 venues in Old Town have upcoming comedy: Second City Chicago Mainstage, Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, Second City Judy's Beat Lounge - Chicago, Second City e.t.c. Theater - Chicago, Second City Donny's Skybox Theater - Chicago, Second City de Maat Studio Theatre - Chicago, Second City UP Comedy Club - Chicago, Second City Chicago. Together they have 151 shows on the calendar.

How much are comedy tickets in Old Town?

Most paid shows in Old Town run $20–$39. Prices come straight from each venue's ticketing page and change often.

What kind of comedy is in Old Town?

The upcoming calendar in Old Town is mostly Sketch (124), Stand-Up (20), Improv (6). Every show links through to the venue's own ticketing page.