(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall hosts the 2026 Atlantic City Comedy Festival on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, with some of the biggest names in comedy. Showtime is 8:00pm each night.
Friday, October 9th includes performances by Bruce Bruce, Sheryl Underwood, Tony Rock, Tommy Davidson, Mark Curry, and Special K.
Saturday, October 10th includes performances by DeRay Davis, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, Adele Givens, and Capone.
Tickets start at $77.50 and are available for purchase online. The venue is located at 2301 Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Chicago native DeRay Davis is a comedian, actor and host known for films including 21 Jump Street and Semi-Pro, plus stand-up specials, Wild ’N Out, Empire and global comedy tours.
Lavell Crawford is a Grammy-nominated comedian and actor best known as Huell Babineaux in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. His acclaimed stand-up specials and nationwide tours have made him one of comedy’s most recognizable voices.
Don DC Curry rose to fame with his fearless stand-up before starring as Uncle Elroy in the Friday films. A favorite from Comic View and Def Comedy Jam, he continues performing nationwide.
This “Queen of Comedy,” Adele Givens is an acclaimed comedian and actress whose career includes Def Comedy Jam, The Players Club, Beauty Shop, Queens of Comedy and numerous television appearances.
Comedy legend Bruce Bruce returned in 2026 with the hit Netflix special I Ain’t Playin’. A veteran of major comedy tours, films and television, he’s also the author of Baby James Brown and continues performing for audiences nationwide.
Best known as the star of Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Mark Curry is a veteran comedian and actor whose career includes HBO specials, Showtime at the Apollo, film roles and nationwide tours. He continues performing across the country.
Tommy Davidson is a comedian, actor and singer best known for In Living Color. His career spans hit films, acclaimed stand-up specials, bestselling memoirs and voice acting, including his current role on Disney+’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.
Comedian, entrepreneur and media personality Sheryl Underwood stars in stand-up, television and film. Following her acclaimed Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart performance, she signed for a new Netflix special while continuing her celebrated career as a longtime co-host of The Talk.
Comedian, actor and producer Tony Rock has hosted HBO’s All Def Comedy, BET’s Apollo Live and Black Card Revoked, while appearing in CBS’ Living Biblically. He remains one of comedy’s busiest performers on stage and screen.
Special K is a veteran stand-up comedian and longtime comedy writer for The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He has toured nationally and appeared on television, including a featured half-hour special on Kevin Hart’s LOL Comedy Network.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a multi-purpose facility located on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk and features the 141,000-square-foot main arena with a capacity of 14,770 seats as well as the 23,100-square-foot Adrian Phillips Theater with a capacity of 3,200.
Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a sevenalbum contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album, Stories.
Samara Joy has emerged as one of the most captivating new voices in jazz, bringing a fresh perspective to a beloved tradition. With a sound that feels both rooted in history and uniquely her own, she has quickly drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike. Experience the artistry, warmth, and unmistakable brilliance of a true rising icon—live and in person.
To welcome Fall, renowned organist Ian Fraser will play a selection of Halloween inspired pieces on UCPAC’s “Biggest Little Wurlitzer,” our 1928 organ that is original to our beautiful Main Stage theater, in Illumination – A Haunted Concert by Candlelight!
The 45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place between September 4-October 4, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid as we will be presenting it online as well as doing select in-person screenings at Rutgers University. Almost all the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. VOD start times are at 12 Midnight Eastern USA. Each General Admission Ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in-person shows when both are offered.This program is only available Online for 24 hours on this show date!
Musician and historian Bobby Horton combines storytelling, musicianship, history, and a genuine love for the people who settled this nation, fought for our future, and created a new nation in Patriot Songs of the American Revolution.
(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Music lovers are invited to experience the artistry of the Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) faculty at a free Faculty Recital on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center (724 Park Avenue) in Plainfield. Showtime is 3:00pm.
(CLARK, NJ) -- Waves of Education's 6th Annual Run Toward a Better Future 5K & Family Fun Event will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will welcome internationally acclaimed Indian classical musician Ustad Shafaat Khan to the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- NiCori Performing Arts Academy celebrates the next generation of musical theatre and cabaret talent on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Triad Theater. The NiCori Youth Cabaret Showcase features an extraordinary group of young performers sharing songs that inspire, challenge, and tell their unique stories. The event begins at 2:00pm.
(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre presents a New Play Reading Series from October 5-14, 2026. Plays include Neither Snow Nor Rain by Erin Mallon; The Halal Brothers by Alaudin Ullah; and Sunshine Madness by Lori Fischer. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi in Sol Invictus on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Sol Invictus is a contemporary dance work combining acrobatics, street dance, hip-hop, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography.
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- It's time to ditch the same boring recipes and bring big, playful creativity back into your kitchen! Join Top Chef finalist, Food Network star, and author Joe Sasto to explore his bestselling cookbook Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics in a virtual discussion on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts welcomes Tony Award-winning actor, author and advocate Ali Stroker for a Community Conversation exploring mental health, well-being and the power of the arts on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at The Vogel. The event begins at 7:00pm.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- World-renowned artist Bisa Butler and Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr will headline the 2026 Newark Arts Festival, returning October 7–11 for five days of exhibitions, music, performance, artist conversations, family programming, open studios and late-night arts experiences across Newark.