The Nantucket Comedy Festival is an annual summer event that brings top comedic talent to Nantucket Island as the major fundraiser for Stand Up & Learn, an island-based, year-round comedy education program serving Nantucket's children. The Nantucket Comedy Festival envisions Nantucket as a community connected by laughter.

Schedule of Events

July 13, 2023

7:00 pm: Opening Night

A favorite every year, we kick off the Fest with Opening Night featuring nationally headlining female comedians! This event is for ladies and gentlemen, so make it a date night or bring your friends. Don’t miss this rousing night of comedy with these very funny ladies.

Location: Dreamland Theater

July 14, 2023

5:00 pm: Stand up and Learn kid's comedy showcase

Performances by the kids of Stand Up and Learn, who have been working throughout the year to "find their funny" with Kevin Flynn.

Location: White Heron Theatre

7:00 pm: Friday Night Comedy All-Stars

Join us for a night of comedy featuring some of the top favorite comedians from past Festivals.  These comedy all-stars are not to be missed!

Location: Dreamland Theater

July 15, 2023

7:00 pm: Comedy smackdown: Boston vs. New York

Comedians from Boston and New York face off in the final event of the Nantucket Comedy Festival.  Emmy Award Winner Bob Ley from ESPN will once again officiate and keep the game (relatively) clean as these comics swing for the fences. This show sells out early, so if you are not a Patron Pass holder, we suggest you get your
tickets early to see who will win.

Location: Dreamland Theater

Patron Thank You Party

Be part of an intimate dinner gathering at a beautiful Nantucket location with the comedians of the 2022 Nantucket Comedy Festival.  Available exclusively to NCF Patron Pass holders, this is a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity to mingle with some of the funniest people on the planet as we celebrate the Nantucket Comedy Festival and support Stand Up & Learn.

Date: July 13-15, 2023   

Location:
Nantucket Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water Street
Nantucket, MA 02554

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