Quick answer: Tucson, Arizona has 11 verified upcoming comedy shows at 3 venues from November 7, 2026 to February 25, 2027. Standouts: Maria Bamford and David Cross at the Rialto Theatre, and Jimmy O. Yang at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, all walkable in downtown Tucson.
Updated November 6, 2026
Tucson comedy shows are stacked from this weekend right through February. Nationally, Wall Street had a brutal Thursday: the Dow dropped more than 1,800 points and the S&P 500 fell 4.4% in one day. If you checked your 401(k) this morning, you already know why you need to laugh this weekend.
Locally, Tucson, Arizona is busy having a great week anyway. The No. 24 Arizona Wildcats host TCU tonight at Casino Del Sol Stadium for the Sandstorm game, with fans wearing white. And the 12th annual Tucson Comedy Arts Festival runs November 6 through 14 at the Tucson Improv Movement, so the whole city is in a comedy mood already.
What’s the mood in Tucson right now?
This is Tucson’s favorite time of year. The heat finally quit. Tucson Modernism Week wraps this weekend, the All Souls Procession walks to the Mercado district on Sunday, November 8, and the same morning runners take over downtown for the Garmin Marathon Tucson. Then the 100th Territorial Cup against Arizona State lands on November 28.
Most of the shows below are downtown, at the Rialto Theatre on Congress Street and the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, so you can walk from dinner to the show and back to the bar.
What comedy shows are coming up in Tucson?
Every date and time below comes from structured ComedyCalendar.com event data, and every link goes to a ComedyCalendar.com event page. Times are Arizona time (MST).
| Date | Time | Comedian | Venue | Neighborhood or Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM MST | Maria Bamford
|
Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM MST | Jessica Kirson
|
Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM MST | Alfred Robles
|
Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM MST | Brad Williams
|
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall | Downtown, Tucson Convention Center |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 | 8:00 PM MST | Adrián Uribe
|
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall | Downtown, Tucson Convention Center |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM MST | Frankie Quiñones
|
Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | 8:00 PM MST | Kathy Griffin
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Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | 8:00 PM MST | Bianca Del Rio
|
Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | 8:00 PM MST | Jimmy O. Yang
|
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall | Downtown, Tucson Convention Center |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | 8:00 PM MST | David Cross
|
Rialto Theatre-Tucson | Downtown, Congress Street |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | 8:00 PM MST | Jason Cheny
|
191 Toole | Downtown, Toole Avenue |
Maria Bamford
Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
Maria Bamford plays the Rialto Theatre this Saturday. Nobody else on earth sounds like her on stage, and the Rialto is the right room for it. If you need a plan for tomorrow night, this is it.
Jessica Kirson
Friday, November 13 at 7:00 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
Jessica Kirson is a crowd-work machine, and the Rialto on a Friday night gives her plenty to work with. Sit up front only if you’re ready to be part of the show.
Alfred Robles
Friday, November 20 at 7:00 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
Alfred Robles brings Vatos With Gatos to the Rialto on a Friday. The title tells you exactly what kind of night it is. Bring the cat person in your life.
Brad Williams
Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 PM MST
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson
Brad Williams brings The Tall Tales Tour to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on a Sunday night. Fast, loud and very quotable. Good way to dread Monday a little less.
Adrián Uribe
Saturday, November 28 at 8:00 PM MST
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson
Adrián Uribe brings his 50 y Pico Tour to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Thanksgiving weekend, the same day as the 100th Territorial Cup. If the family’s in town, this is the night out everybody agrees on.
Frankie Quiñones
Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
Frankie Quiñones plays the Rialto on a Saturday in December. He’s known for his characters, and his fans show up quoting them. Get there early.
Kathy Griffin
Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
Kathy Griffin brings New Face, New Tour to the Rialto on a Saturday in December. Celebrity stories, zero filter. Great pre-holiday night with your most opinionated friend.
Bianca Del Rio
Saturday, February 6 at 8:00 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
Bianca Del Rio, the RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, brings It Gets Bitter to the Rialto on a Saturday in February. Insults are the art form here, and she’s the best at it.
Jimmy O. Yang
Thursday, February 18 at 8:00 PM MST
Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson
Jimmy O. Yang brings the Has No Friends Tour to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on a Thursday in February. You know him from Silicon Valley. Bring a friend so the tour title doesn’t apply to you.
David Cross
Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 PM MST
Rialto Theatre-Tucson in Tucson
David Cross brings Fake Joy to the Rialto on a Saturday in February. Mr. Show, Arrested Development, decades of stand-up. A must for comedy nerds.
Jason Cheny
Thursday, February 25 at 8:00 PM MST
191 Toole in Tucson
Jason Cheny plays 191 Toole on a Thursday in February. Smaller downtown room, right by Hotel Congress, so plan a drink before and a drink after.
Where to see stand-up in Tucson
The Rialto Theatre-Tucson at 318 E. Congress St. is the downtown landmark here, with seven of these shows, including Maria Bamford, Kathy Griffin, Bianca Del Rio and David Cross.
The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at 260 S. Church Ave. is downtown at the Tucson Convention Center, with Brad Williams, Adrián Uribe and Jimmy O. Yang.
191 Toole at 191 E. Toole Ave. is a smaller downtown room near Hotel Congress, with Jason Cheny on February 25.
Tucson comedy FAQ
Are there comedy shows in Tucson this weekend?
Yes. Maria Bamford plays the Rialto Theatre on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM MST.
Which big-name comedians are coming to Tucson?
Kathy Griffin (December 12), Bianca Del Rio (February 6), Jimmy O. Yang (February 18) and David Cross (February 20) all have verified Tucson dates, along with Brad Williams on November 22.
Is there Spanish-language comedy in Tucson?
Adrián Uribe brings the 50 y Pico Tour to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Saturday, November 28 at 8:00 PM MST.
What is the best comedy venue in Tucson?
The Rialto Theatre on Congress Street has the most verified upcoming comedy in this guide, with seven shows from November through February.
Find more Tucson comedy
The festival’s in town, the weather’s perfect, and the Rialto calendar is full. For the full, always-updated list, check the Tucson comedy shows page, or browse every show around the state on the Arizona comedy shows page. Pick a night and send it to the group chat.
