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Surflight Theatre presents comedy night with Dena Blizzard and Joe Devito on June 26th

(BEACH HAVEN) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting stand-up comedy nights throughout the summer. The season starts on Friday, June 26, 2026 with performances by Dena Blizzard and headliner Joe Devito. Showtime is 8:30pm.





 


NJPAC presents Comedian Darren Fleet on October 23rd

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a night of comedy with acclaimed comedian Darren Fleet on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. Audiences are invited to experience the unique brand of humor that has made Fleet one of the most talked-about comedians on today's entertainment scene.




The Hotspurs' Improv Troupe to Perform in Haddonfield

(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- The Hotspurs bring their improv comedy troupe to Haddonfield Plays and Players for a performance on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a South Jersey improv comedy troupe known for their sharp wit and the kind of unscripted chaos that only gets better with a live audience. No two shows are ever the same.






 



 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents Earthquake's Father's Day Comedy Show with Sheryl Underwood, Mr. Bishop, D'Lai, Junior, TK Kirkland, and Donnell Rawlings

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready to laugh out loud as Earthquake, the iconic comedian known for his electrifying stage presence, brings his annual Father's Day Comedy Show to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 7:00pm. This special event promises a night of nonstop humor with Earthquake at the helm, joined by a stellar lineup of comedic talent and hosted by the incomparable Sheryl Underwood.



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The 2026 ComedySportz World Championship to Take Place in Ocean Grove June 24-27

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- ComedySportz Jersey Shore will host the 2026 ComedySportz World Championship at the Palaia Theater at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, bringing competitors from 24 cities across the country to Monmouth County for four days of fast-paced, family-friendly competition. The championship runs June 24–27, with the final match on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:30pm. This year marks the 37th ComedySportz World Championship since the league was founded in Milwaukee by Dick Chudnow in 1984.



Newark

Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab! on June 25th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Lauren LoGiudice brings her innovative comedy showcase to Newark! On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Newark Culture Club presents Ha! or Nah!: A Joke Lab! Showtime is 7:00pm.










FEATURED EVENTS

Magic Entertainment presents Gaurav Gupta LIVE

Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ
 
 
 
 
 





FEATURES


State Theatre New Jersey and Live Nation present Aries Spears on July 10th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Live Nation present Aries Spears on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. The New York native's quick wit, charisma, and ferociously aggressive comedy style have earned him critical acclaim, accolades, and, above all, a busy schedule




KO Comedy presents Sammy Obeid: Live in Jersey! at NBPAC

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- KO Comedy presents Sammy Obeid: Live in Jersey! on Monday, June 8, 2026 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). Showtime is 7:00pm.




Paris Sashay to Headline LGBTQ Comedy Show and Afterparty at Newark Culture Club

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Comedian, writer, and actor Paris Sashay, known from her appearances on Comedy Central, Pause on HBO Max, and BET 50 Central, and her comedy special 'Unprotected Sets on EPIX,' will headline a lineup of LGBTQ comedians at Newark Culture Club on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:00pm.





 

LINKS

* Comedy Clubs in New Jersey