(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Comedy Festival returns to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for another unforgettable weekend of nonstop laughter October 11-12, 2025!
Whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a fun getaway, the AC Comedy Festival offers the perfect mix of legendary headliners, fresh talent, and high-energy entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the East Coast’s top comedy events!
Saturday, October 11 features performances by Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, and Arnez J.
Sunday, October 12 features performances by Earthquake, Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, and Sheryl Underwood.
Tickets for October 11 are available here. Tickets for October 12 are available here. Jim Whelan's Boardwalk Hall is located at 2301 Boardway in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
SOMMORE - The award-winning comedienne of "Chandelier Status," Sommore, has had a successful career spanning over 20 years. A trailblazer for women in comedy, Sommore has appeared in hit films like "Soul Plane," "Something New," and "Friday After Next." Recently, her latest comedy special, "Queen Chandelier," premiered on Netflix.
Lavell Crawford - Lavell is known for his stand-up comedy as well as his notable acting career. He has released five stand-up specials, including the highly praised "The Comedy Vaccine," which earned him a Grammy® nomination for Best Comedy Album. His latest comedy special, "Lavell Crawford: Thee Lavell Crawford," premiered on Showtime in February 2023.
Don DC Curry - Don is well-known for his portrayal of Uncle Elroy Jones in the popular films "Next Friday" and "Friday After Next." Curry has been a frequent guest and former host on BET's "Comic View" and has appeared on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam." He has had regular roles on TV shows like "Grace Under Fire" and "The Steve Harvey Show," and lent his voice to the animated hit "The Boondocks."
Arnez J - He is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most popular comedians in the industry. He has made TV appearances on shows like Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh," Showtime's "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam," NBC's "Friday Night Videos," "The Mo'Nique Show," and his own BET "Comic View Grandstand Hour Special" and "Comedy Central Presents: Arnez J," among others.
Earthquake - He is known for his memorable performances on BET's “Comic View” and HBO's “Def Comedy Jam.” In 2021, he released his Netflix comedy special “Chappelle's Home Team: Earthquake Legendary,” which was named 'Comedy Special of the Year' by the New York Times. Currently, he enjoys recurring roles on TV shows such as “The Neighborhood,” “Johnson” and “South Side”.
Gary Owen - Gary has entertained audiences across the country, earning the title of Black America's "Favorite White Comedian" by Ebony Magazine. As an actor, Owen has appeared in a number of notable films and starred on BET’s “The Gary Owen Show.” Owen has also released several acclaimed stand-up comedy specials, including "I Got My Associates" and "I Agree with Myself."
Tommy Davidson - Tommy is a multi-talented performer known for his exceptional range in stand-up comedy, acting, and music. He gained fame for his role in the groundbreaking TV show “In Living Color.” Davidson's impressions and performances led to multiple Showtime specials and appearances on TV shows. He currently stars in the hit series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Disney+.
Sheryl Underwood - Sheryl is a businesswoman, philanthropist and media entrepreneur recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. She joined "The Talk" at the start of its second season when it received its first Emmy nomination. She has appeared in episodes of "The Young and the Restless" and in films like "Bullworth", "I Got the Hook-Up" and "Beauty Shop".
