Quick answer: Jacksonville, Florida has 5 verified upcoming comedy shows at 3 venues from November 14, 2026 to January 29, 2027. Standouts: Jim Gaffigan and Jo Koy at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and Henry Cho at the Terry Theater in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Updated November 5, 2026
Jacksonville comedy shows are stacking up for the holidays and right into January. Nationally, the country just made it through Election Day, and tonight a lot of America is watching Thursday Night Football. That includes the Jacksonville Jaguars, who head to Baltimore to face the Ravens leading the AFC South.
Locally, Jacksonville, Florida is feeling good about the Jags after a 42-7 win over the Colts at EverBank Stadium on Sunday. We’ll skip the Georgia game from the weekend before. Nobody wants to talk about Florida losing 27-8, so we won’t. Mostly.
What’s the mood in Jacksonville right now?
Busy. The 71st Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair opens today and runs through November 15 at its brand-new home, the Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds on the Westside. The Veterans Day Parade rolls downtown on November 11, and the Light Boat Parade lights up the St. Johns River on November 28.
When the city is this booked, a comedy show is the easiest plan to say yes to. This guide covers downtown theater and arena nights plus one beach-side show in Ponte Vedra.
What comedy shows are coming up in Jacksonville?
Every date and time below comes from structured ComedyCalendar.com event data, and every link goes to a ComedyCalendar.com event page. Times are Eastern.
| Date | Time | Comedian | Venue | Neighborhood or Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM ET | Davide De Pierro
|
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall | Ponte Vedra Beach, A1A |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 7:30 PM ET | Kristin Key
|
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts | Downtown, Water Street |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | Jim Gaffigan
|
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena | Downtown, Sports Complex |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | 8:00 PM ET | Henry Cho
|
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts | Downtown, Water Street |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | 8:00 PM ET | Jo Koy
|
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena | Downtown, Sports Complex |
Davide De Pierro
Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 PM ET
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Ponte Vedra Beach
Davide De Pierro plays the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on a Saturday night. It’s a small, pretty room just off A1A, so do dinner at the beach and walk in relaxed.
Kristin Key
Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 PM ET
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville
Kristin Key brings The Ca-Caw Tour to the Terry Theater at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on a Thursday. A downtown weeknight show is the easy win, and you’re home before the late news.
Jim Gaffigan
Sunday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville
Jim Gaffigan brings Everything is Wonderful! to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on December 27. Two days after Christmas, an hour of jokes about food and family hits extra hard. Bring the cousins.
Henry Cho
Friday, January 22 at 8:00 PM ET
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville
Henry Cho brings It’s What I Do to the Terry Theater on a Friday in January. He’s known for clean comedy, so this is the one you can take your mom to without checking the reviews first.
Jo Koy
Friday, January 29 at 8:00 PM ET
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville
Jo Koy brings the Koy Meets World Tour to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on a Friday at the end of January. Big arena, big family stories, and a crowd that shows up loud.
Where to see stand-up in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts at 300 Water St. is downtown on the river, and its Terry Theater hosts Kristin Key on November 19 and Henry Cho on January 22.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. is downtown in the Sports Complex, with Jim Gaffigan on December 27 and Jo Koy on January 29.
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall at 1050 A1A N. in Ponte Vedra Beach is the beach-side option, with Davide De Pierro on November 14.
Jacksonville comedy FAQ
Which big-name comedians are coming to Jacksonville?
Jim Gaffigan plays VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET, and Jo Koy plays the same arena on Friday, January 29 at 8:00 PM ET.
Is there a clean comedy show in Jacksonville?
Henry Cho, known for clean stand-up, brings It’s What I Do to the Terry Theater at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 22 at 8:00 PM ET.
Is there a comedy show in Jacksonville after Christmas?
Yes. Jim Gaffigan brings Everything is Wonderful! to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on December 27.
Is there comedy near Jacksonville Beach?
Davide De Pierro plays the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 PM ET.
Find more Jacksonville comedy
Between the fair, the parades and Jags games, the calendar is full. For the full, always-updated list, check the Jacksonville comedy shows page, or browse every show around the state on the Florida comedy shows page. Pick a night and send it to the group chat.
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