Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 21 to April 27, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Around the State, Coming Soon
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Hamilton Stage presents comedian Preacher Lawson on April 25th (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center presents comedian, TikTok and YouTube star, and MMA fighter Preacher Lawson on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He will perform two shows: 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
Kaytlin Bailey to Kick Off 2026 "The Oldest Profession" Tour with Show at Newark Culture Club (NEWARK, NJ) -- Stand up comedian, sex worker rights advocate, and host of the acclaimed podcast The Oldest Profession, Kaytlin Bailey brings her solo show The Oldest Profession to Newark Culture Club on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.
NJPAC presents "Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan" (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of uproarious comedy with "Hasan Hates Ronny Ronny Hates Hasan," starring acclaimed comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng. This comedic showdown takes place Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Prudential Hall. Join them for a night where pettiness is celebrated, laughter is guaranteed, and the only thing Hasan and Ronny agree on is that you should be there! Showtime is 7:00pm.
HACPAC presents Corey Rodrigues – PAC the House (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The PAC the House series returns to Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM for a spectacular night of stand-up comedy. Headlining the evening is Corey Rodrigues, a powerhouse comedian who has taken the country by storm. Kim Jonny hosts the evening, which also features a performance by Linette Palladino.
ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City Comedy Club (inside The Tropicana, 2831 Boardwalk in Atlantic City) Tuesday, April 21 at 8:00pm -> David James, Sarah Bell, Kirsten Michelle Cills. Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00pm -> Wednesday Night Comedy. Thursday, April 23 at 8:00pm -> Nick Simmons. Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm -> Eric Neumann. Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm & 9:00pm -> Saturday Night Comedy. Sunday, April 26 at 7:00pm -> Dan Altano, Lou Misiano. Monday, April 27 at 8:00pm -> David James, John Moses, Rachel Fogletto
Borgata Event Center (1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City) Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm -> Jerry Seinfeld
Borgata Music Box (1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City) Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm -> Rodney Carrington
Caesars at The Hook Theater (2100 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City) Thursday, April 23 at 8:00pm -> Josh Adam Meyers
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena (1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City) Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm -> Bill Burr
Ocean Casino Resort (500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City) Friday, April 24 at 9:00pm -> Tony Hinchclife
BERGENFIELD
The Basement at Tommy's (32 South Washington Avenue in Bergenfield, NJ) Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm -> Saturday Night Showcase: Alex Newman, John Mahone, Kevin Shanman, Eric Newman, Wassim Boutemine, Rich E. Duggan, and special guest.
CARLSTADT
Redd's (317 Washington Avenue, Carlstadt) Friday, April 24 at 9:00pm -> Meadowlands Comedy Festival "America's Stand Up Comedy Championship Show. Host Mario Lucena Featuring The Best Comedians in The Festival competing to become America's Stand Up Comedy Champion. You the audience and a panel of judges vote for the winner. Featuring Carlos Sabess , Big D Demetrius Hullum , Isaiah Blue Gabi Merchen, Karan Mehra Adam Shandler and Champion Joanne Ashe
EAST RUTHERFORD
The Roosevelt (356 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford) Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00pm -> Meadowlands Comedy Festival in the Roosevelt Speakeasy. Host Hoboken Mary featuring National Touring Comedians Raja Krishnan, Jimmy Medina, Peter Gilisman , Kat Holmes, Naked Eddie and Johnny Watson.
HACKENSACK
Hackensack Performing Arts Center (102 State Street, Hackensack) Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm -> Corey Rodrigues
IRONIA
Pizza Pub (395 Dover Chester Road, Ironia, NJ) Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm -> Al Cheli, Jeff Greenberg, Andrew Rich, Andre Medrano
JERSEY CITY
The Laugh Comedy Club Tour at Dorrian's (555 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ) Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm & 9:45pm -> Marion Grodin. Saturday, April 25 at 6:30pm & 9:00pm -> Marion Grodin
MONTCLAIR
Wellmont Theater (5 Seymour St, Montclair) Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm -> Aries Spears
NEWARK
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1 Center Street, Newark) Thursday, April 23 at 7:00pm -> hasan hates ronny | ronny hates hasan
NEW BRUNSWICK
The Stress Factory (90 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ) Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm -> Factory Reset Comedy Show hosted by Mike Sicoli with sets by Justin Doyle, Travis Grant, Nick Tilleli, and Ashlyn Salzano. Thursday, April 23 at 7:30pm -> Kim Whitley. Friday, April 24 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Justin Silva. Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Justin Silva. Sunday, April 26 at 7:00pm -> Justin Silva
NORTH ARLINGTON
Shawn's Crazy Saloon (350 Belleville Turnpike, North Arlington) Thursday, April 23 at 8:00pm -> Meadowlands Comedy Festival. Host Terry-Ann Zander Opener for "Sebastian Maniscalco" featuring Top Comedians Vinny Scarpa, Gabi Merchen, Jimmy Medina, Mario Lucena and Janet Regensburg.
OCEAN GROVE
Jersey Shore Arts Center (66 S Main St, Ocean Grove) Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm -> ComedySportz
POINT PLEASANT
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club (518 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ) Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00pm -> Joe Fernandes. Thursday, April 23 at 8:00pm -> Joe Fernandes. Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm -> Robert Kelly. Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm -> Robert Kelly. Sunday, April 26 at 4:00pm -> The Uncle Louie Variety Show
PRINCETON
Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club (inside the Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ) Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm -> JJ Ramirez. Saturday, April 25 at 7:30pm -> JJ Ramirez. Sunday, April 26 at 3:00pm-> Talent's Sunday Night Live
RAHWAY
Hamilton Stage (360 Hamilton Street, Rahway) Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Preacher Lawson
RED BANK
Count Basie Center for the Arts (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank) Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm -> Sooshi Mango. Sunday, April 26 at 7:00pm -> Tig Notaro
The Vogel (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank) Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm -> Janeane Garofalo
RUTHERFORD
Bananas Comedy Club (801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford) Friday, April 24 at 7:00pm & 9:15pm -> Chris Porter. Saturday, April 25 at 3:00pm -> Dr. Brady Smith. Saturday, April 25 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm -> Chris Porter.
SECAUCUS
Charlie's Corner (Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus) Tuesday, April 21 at 9:00pm -> Comedians Doing Karaoke
TOMS RIVER
Grunin Center for the Arts (College Ave, Toms River) Saturday, April 25 at 1:00pm & 4:00pm -> Mutts Gone Nuts
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 1:00pm - Mutts Gone Nuts at Grunin Center For The Arts (College Ave, Toms River)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 4:00pm - Mutts Gone Nuts at Grunin Center For The Arts (College Ave, Toms River)
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 7:00pm - Preacher Lawson at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 9:30pm - Preacher Lawson at Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway
Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm - Kaytlin Bailey to Kick Off 2026 "The Oldest Profession" Tour with Show at Newark Culture Club at Newark Culture Club, 563 Broad Street, Newark
State Theatre New Jersey presents comedian Jim Breuer on May 2nd (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- See comedian Jim Breuer live at State Theatre New Jersey in his new tour, Find the Funny! on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Best known as "Goat Boy" on Saturday Night Live, Breuer is an American comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor with over 30 years of comedy under his belt. Bryan McKenna opens the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Comedian Russell Peters to Return to NJPAC in May (NEWARK, NJ) -- Russell Peters returns with an all-new world tour, entitled the Relax World Tour, making a stop in Newark, at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00pm.
NJPAC presents comedian Eric D'Alessandro on June 18th (NEWARK, NJ) -- Eric D'Alessandro, the viral comedy sensation, will return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. This promises to be an evening filled with laughter, energy, and irresistible charm, as D’Alessandro brings his distinct comedic perspective to one of New Jersey’s premier venues.
bergenPAC presents comedian Tim Dillon on June 20th (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents comedian Tim Dillon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tim is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his no-holds-barred humor and incisive social commentary.
