Jamestown, NY (WBEN) Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers will headline its annual comedy festival, held in Jamestown, New York, August 6 – 9, 2026.
Jerry Seinfeld will headline on Thursday, August 6; Bert Kreischer will take the stage on Saturday, August 8; and Seth Meyers will perform on Sunday, August 9. A mainstage Stand-Up Showcase on Friday, August 7, and showcases throughout the festival, will feature a lineup of talent from across the country.
“The National Comedy Center’s museum and archive were established to celebrate the art form’s distinct voices and contributions throughout time, and this year’s festival brings together artists who represent distinct approaches to the craft. I love that audiences can experience the best of live comedy while connecting it to the larger story we preserve and share every day in Jamestown,” said Journey Gunderson, Executive Director.
Announced headlining performances include:
- Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Jerry Seinfeld (Northwest Arena)
- Friday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. – Stand-Up Showcase (Reg Lenna Center for The Arts)
- Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – Bert Kreischer (Northwest Arena)
- Sunday, August 9 at 5:00 p.m. – Seth Meyers (Northwest Arena)
Additional artists scheduled to appear include comedian, writer, producer and Emmy Award-winner Carol Leifer, whose credits include Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Saturday Night Live, Modern Family, and Hacks, plus America’s Got Talent finalist Gina Brillon (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Seth Meyers, NBC’s Stand up for Diversity Showcase), Ian Lara (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, HBO MAX), Jenny Zigrino (CONAN, Comedy Central, MTV, Netflix is a Joke, HBO), and Drew Dunn (The Tonight Show, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival).
ickets for headlining performances and festival events will go on pre-sale for National Comedy Center members beginning Monday, April 27 at 12 p.m. ET, with tickets on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 1 at 12 p.m. ET at ComedyCenter.org.
Seth Meyers, Bert Kriescher also to appear in Jamestown in August
