LOL, Philly, here are the best comedy shows headed to the city this spring
From international guests like Jim Jefferies, to UPenn alum Whitney Cummings, and "Parks and Rec" star Nick Offerman, there's a bunch of funny men and women headed to brave the Philly audience.
Philly is a rite of passage for stand-up comics.
With the city breeding comedy superstars like Kevin Hart, Todd Glass, Tina Fey (from Upper Darby but we claim her), and the late Bob Saget, Philly has rightly earned its reputation as a hub for comedic brilliance.
It’s also the kind of city that demands the best from comedians, and the audience doesn’t hold back when the acts don’t make them laugh.
The comedians set to bring their A game to the region this spring include legacy acts, newly emerged talents, and social media stars turned onstage comics.
Here’s a list of the best comedy shows coming to Philadelphia this spring.
Whitney Cummings
April 3, Miller Theater
Whitney Cummings, the witty and sharp-tongued stand-up, podcast host, and co-creator of 2 Broke Girls, is back in Philly to kick off the spring comedy season. The show, rescheduled from its original November 2025 date, is part of Cummings’ brand-new "Big Baby Tour."
7 p.m., 250 S. Broad St, ensembleartsphilly.org
Kathleen Madigan
April 4, Xcite Center at Parx Casino
Seasoned comic Kathleen Madigan is bringing her Midwest brand of comedy to Bensalem. The Missouri-bred stand-up, who has racked up seven stand-up specials across her 30-year career, is headed to the Xcite Center at Parx Casino for her “The Day Drinking Tour.”
8 p.m., 21 and over, 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem, axs.com
Rob Anderson
April 9, The Fillmore
Rob Anderson, best known for his hilarious pop culture, TV, and film critiques, has already brought laughs to millions on TikTok and Instagram. Now the comedian will take the stage at the Fillmore on the roguishly nostalgic “Are You Afraid of The ‘90s” tour. Chances are, he’s going to roast your favorite ’90s sitcom.
7 p.m., 29 E. Allen St., ticketmaster.com
Michelle Buteau
April 10, Xcite Center at Parx Casino
This spring, Michelle Buteau is turning the Parx Xcite Center into a “Buteaupia.” The comic, TV host, and actress, who stars in Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, heads to Bucks County with her “The Surviving and Thriving Tour.”
8 p.m., 21 and over, 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem, axs.com
Nick Offerman
April 12, The Met Philadelphia
Nick Offerman, the master of deadpan humor and the wielder of the best mustache in Hollywood (only second to Sam Elliott), will regale Philadelphians with a night of laughs. The Emmy winner headlines the Met Philly for his latest string of hour and half-long musings, fittingly titled the “Big Woodchuck” tour.
7 p.m., 858 N. Broad St., livenation.com
Hannibal Buress
April 17-18, City Winery
The left-of-field comic Hannibal Buress, who has transformed his comedic ideas into music as Eshu Tune, will take it back to the comedy stage for back-to-back nights at City Winery.
9:30 p.m., 990 Filbert St., citywinery.com
Michael McIntyre
April 22, Miller Theater
British comic Michael McIntyre is crossing the pond for his first U.S. tour, “Hello America!” Having already sold out Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theater in New York, the comic should be well-prepared for the audience filling the rows in Philly.
7:30 p.m., 250 S. Broad St., ensembleartsphilly.org
Katt Williams
April 24, Liacouras Center
Katt Williams, who’s among the biggest names in stand-up history, heads to the Temple campus to headline the Liacouras Center. The charismatic, fast-twitched comic will stop in the City of Brotherly Love for his “The Golden Age” tour, featuring all new material and Williams’ usual fearless comedic style.
8 p.m., 1776 N. Broad St., liacourascenter.com
Chris Redd
April 24-25, Punch Line Philly
While best known for his five-year stint on SNL, Chris Redd has returned to his stand-up roots to delight more than just TV audiences. The St. Louis native will headline Punch Line Philly for two consecutive nights.
7 p.m., 33 E. Laurel St., ticketmaster.com
Affion Crockett
May 1-2, Punch Line Philly
Master impressionist, break dancer, and all-out comedic star Affion Crockett will headline back-to-back nights in Fishtown.
7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. May 1, 7 and 9:15 p.m. May 2, ticketmaster.com
Akaash Singh
May 8, Xcite Center at Parx Casino
With the success of his latest special, plus his wildly popular podcast with fellow comic Andrew Schultz, Akaash Singh has become one of the leading voices in modern comedy. The Texas native will bring his “Generational Triumph” tour to Bucks County.
7 p.m., 21 and over, 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem, axs.com
Jim Jefferies
May 29, Keswick Theatre
When Australian comic Jim Jefferies isn’t handling TV host duties, he’s probably somewhere on stage, unleashing his thoughts on tiny mustaches and his straight-guy struggles. He’s making his way to Keswick Theatre for his “Song of a Carpenter” tour.
7 p.m., 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, eventticketscenter.com
Isabel Hagen
May 30, Punch Line Philly
Off the heels of her first comedy special “Isabel Hagen At The Bitter End‚” and a Tribeca Film Festival award for her debut film, On a String, the classically trained violist-turned-comedian has another big year ahead. Hagen returns to Philly for a headlining showcase.
7 p.m., 33 E. Laurel St., ticketmaster.com