Join Us For The Comedy Festival 2025!

Schedule Of Events:

August 7, 2025

1:30pm- 2:00pm - Yes, And: The History Of Improv

Saying Yes, Being In The Moment, Listening To Others — Not Just What A Therapist Might Tell You To Do, But Also An Improv Coach! Learn More About The History And Cultural Impact Of Improvisational Theater, And How It Has Infiltrated And Improved Every Other Comedic Format.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center 

Throughout The Day - Archives Encounter: Pat Paulsen For President

Explore Selections From The Archive Of Legendary Comedian Pat Paulsen, Including His Hand-Written Notes And Working Documents. Archivists Will Be Stationed Periodically Near The Page To Stage Exhibit Area.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center 

2:30pm - 3:00pm - 100 Years Of Lenny Bruce

Celebrate The Centennial Birthday Of One Of The Most Important Stand-Ups Of All Time: Lenny Bruce! Join A Museum Educator In Discussing And Analyzing The Life And Works Of This Incredible Comedian, And How He Changed American Comedy As We Know It.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

3:30pm - 4:00pm - Live From New York: It’s A Talk!

Get An Inside Scoop On What It’s Like Within The Hallowed Halls Of 30 Rock At Saturday Night Live. Learn More About The Rigorous Weekly Schedule, Taking A Sketch From Paper To Production, And How The Show Has Changed Over Its Nearly 50 Year Run.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

5:00pm - Tropicana Dinner: And The Winner Is…Desilu Studios

Enjoy Dinner In The Famous Tropicana Club As We Relive The Moments When Desilu Studios Took Home The Entertainment Industry’s Biggest Prizes!  A Buffet Dinner Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos With Lucille Ball's Emmy Award!

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

7:00pm - Desilu's 75th Anniversary Ball

Spend The Evening With Us In Your Favorite Hollywood-Style Attire For A Fun-Filled Event As We Celebrate Desilu's 75th Anniversary, Including Hors D'oeuvres, Music, A Costume Contest, And More! Prizes Will Be Awarded To The Top Contest Winners.

Price: $47.50

Location: Doubletree 

8:00pm And 10:00pm - Comedy Late Night

Comics From Around The Nation Who Have Appeared On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, And More Will Be Performing Their Newest, And Sometimes Blue-Est Material. This Event Takes Place In "Ricky Ricardo's" Famous Night Club.

Beer And Wine Served At Additional Cost.

Featuring: Mia Jackson, Jay Jurdan, Nathan Macintosh, Shane Torres, And Eagle Witt!

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Tropicana Club

August 8, 2025

10:30am, 1:00pm And 3:30pm - Lucille Ball's Hometown Tour

An Ever-Popular Guided Bus Tour Of Lucy’s Hometown, Our “Lucy Town Tours”, With A Friendly And Knowledgeable Step-On Guide, Will Take You To Places Of Significance To Lucille Ball In Jamestown, Ny And Nearby Celoron. You Will See The House That She Was Born In, The House Where She Grew Up, And Much More.

Approx. Duration 1hr 45min

Price: $27.50

Location: Lucy Desi Museum

11:00am - 12:00pm - Kids Comedy Workshop

Have Fun And Learn More About How You Can Make Comedy! Explore The Museum Through Discussions And Activities Led By A Museum Educator, Then Try Your Hand At Improv, Stand-Up, And Internet Humor. Ideal For Children Aged 6 To 12 And Their Families, Though All Ages (And Audience Members) Are Welcome!

Free With Museum Admission

Location: National Comedy Center

12:30pm - 1:00pm - Live From New York: It’s A Talk!

Get An Inside Scoop On What It’s Like Within The Hallowed Halls Of 30 Rock At Saturday Night Live. Learn More About The Rigorous Weekly Schedule, Taking A Sketch From Paper To Production, And How The Show Has Changed Over Its Nearly 50 Year Run.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

12:30pm - Tropicana Lunch: Babalu Music

Enjoy Lunch In The Famous Tropicana Club As "Ricky Ricardo" Entertains With Fan-Favorite Video Performances On The Big Screen!  A Buffet Lunch Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos!  All Attendees Also Receive A One-Of-A-Kind Babalu Keepsake. 

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

2:00pm - Lucy-Desi Super-Fan Trivia

Who Will Be Crowned 2025’s Lucy Desi Super-Fan Trivia Winner? This Trivia Contest Covers The Incredible Lives And Careers Of Lucille Ball And Desi Arnaz—Starting With Easier Questions And Amping Up In Difficulty As You Compete With Your Peers To Win A Grand Prize

Price: $25.00

Location: Doubletree 

3:00pm - 3:30pm - A Scatological Movement Through Comedy

Let's Face It - Everybody *****, Poops, And Pees. And Just About Everybody Finds These Acts Funny (At Least To Some Degree). Join A Museum Educator And Engage With All Things Scatological Humor By Discussing The History, Creation, And Reception Of Some Of The Most Well-Known Scatological Jokes.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

5:00pm - Behind The Laughter: Remembering Bob Carroll Jr.

Step Into The Writers' Room Of I Love Lucy For A Rare Glimpse Behind-The-Scenes Into The Creative Work And Legacy Of The Comedy-Writing Duo Of Bob Carroll Jr. And Madelyn Pugh. Join Us For A Special Event Featuring Christina Carroll, Daughter Of Bob Carroll Jr., As She Shares Personal Stories And Reflections On Her Father’s Creative Genius And The Legacy He Helped To Build Alongside Lucille Ball And The I Love Lucy Team. An Opportunity For Q&A Will Be Available

Price: $37.50

Location: Doubletree  

5:00pm - Tropicana Dinner: On The Lot At Desilu

Enjoy Dinner In The Famous Tropicana Club As Lucy And Desi Give You A Behind-The-Scenes Tour Of Desilu Studios!  A Buffet Dinner Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos And Attendees Receive A One-Of-A-Kind Desilu Souvenir!

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

6:30pm- 7:00pm - 100 Years Of Lenny Bruce

Celebrate The Centennial Birthday Of One Of The Most Important Stand-Ups Of All Time: Lenny Bruce! Join A Museum Educator In Discussing And Analyzing The Life And Works Of This Incredible Comedian, And How He Changed American Comedy As We Know It.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

7pm - Stand-Up Live!

A Fast-Paced Evening Of Standout Comedy Featuring Some Of Today’s Best Touring Comedians – Seen On Major Network Late-Night Shows, Top Comedy Platforms, And Stages Across The Country. From Sharp Observational Humor To High-Energy Punchlines, This Show Delivers An Unforgettable Night Of Laughter.

Featuring: Seth Herzog, Erin Jackson, Adam Mamawala, Erica Rhodes & Shane Torres!

Price: $20.00

Location: Reg Lenna Center For The Arts 

8:00pm & 10:00pm - Comedy Late Night

Comics From Around The Nation Who Have Appeared On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Conan, Comedy Central Presents, And More Will Be Performing Their Newest, And Sometimes Blue-Est Material. This Event Takes Place In "Ricky Ricardo's" Famous Night Club.

Beer And Wine Served At Additional Cost.
Featuring: Alex Kumin, Caitlin Gill, Dina Hashem, Nathan Macintosh And Adam Mamawala!
Please Note: Show Contains Adult Content.

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

August 9, 2025

10:00am, 12:30pm And 3:00pm - Lucille Ball's Hometown Tour

An Ever-Popular Guided Bus Tour Of Lucy’s Hometown, Our “Lucy Town Tours”, With A Friendly And Knowledgeable Step-On Guide, Will Take You To Places Of Significance To Lucille Ball In Jamestown, Ny And Nearby Celoron. You Will See The House That She Was Born In, The House Where She Grew Up, And Much More.

Approx. Duration 1hr 45min

Price: $27.50

Location: Lucy Desi Museum

10:30am - 11:30am - Kids Comedy Workshop

Have Fun And Learn More About How You Can Make Comedy! Explore The Museum Through Discussions And Activities Led By A Museum Educator, Then Try Your Hand At Improv, Stand-Up, And Internet Humor. Ideal For Children Aged 6 To 12 And Their Families, Though All Ages (And Audience Members) Are Welcome!

Free With Museum Admission

Location: National Comedy Center

11:00am- 12:30pm - George Carlin: Behind The Scenes

Join Kelly Carlin-Mccall Author, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Founder Of Humans On The Verge And Daughter Of Legendary Comedian George Carlin For A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The George Carlin Exhibit Where She'll Be Sharing Some Of Her Favorite Moments Of What It Was Like Growing Up With A Comedic Icon.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: National Comedy Center

11:00am - I Love Lucy Trivia: 101

Show Off Your Knowledge Of All Things I Love Lucy In Our Annual Fan Trivia Contest! I Love Lucy Trivia: 101 Is A Family-Friendly Contest Designed With Lots Of Laughs For Casual And Long-Time Fans Alike! Fun Prizes Will Be Awarded Throughout The Contest.

Price: $25.00

Location: Doubletree

12:30pm - 1:00pm - Yes, And: The History Of Improv

Saying Yes, Being In The Moment, Listening To Others — Not Just What A Therapist Might Tell You To Do, But Also An Improv Coach! Learn More About The History And Cultural Impact Of Improvisational Theater, And How It Has Infiltrated And Improved Every Other Comedic Format.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

12:00pm - Tropicana Lunch: On The Lot At Desilu

Enjoy Lunch In The Famous Tropicana Club As Lucy And Desi Give You A Behind-The-Scenes Tour Of Desilu Studios!  A Buffet Lunch Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos And Attendees Receive A One-Of-A-Kind Desilu Souvenir!

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

2:30pm - 3:00pm - Live From New York: It’s A Talk!

Get An Inside Scoop On What It’s Like Within The Hallowed Halls Of 30 Rock At Saturday Night Live. Learn More About The Rigorous Weekly Schedule, Taking A Sketch From Paper To Production, And How The Show Has Changed Over Its Nearly 50 Year Run.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

3:00pm - Joan Rivers Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

Join Us As Melissa Rivers Cuts The Ribbon On Our New Joan Rivers Exhibit, Featuring Joan’s Legendary Filing Cabinet With 67,000 Meticulously Organized Jokes – A Powerful Tribute To Her Trailblazing Career And Comedic Genius.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: National Comedy Center

4:00pm - 4:30pm - A Scatological Movement Through Comedy

Let's Face It - Everybody *****, Poops, And Pees. And Just About Everybody Finds These Acts Funny (At Least To Some Degree). Join A Museum Educator And Engage With All Things Scatological Humor By Discussing The History, Creation, And Reception Of Some Of The Most Well-Known Scatological Jokes.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center

4:00pm And 5:30pm - Tropicana Dinner: And The Winner Is…Desilu Studios

Enjoy Dinner In The Famous Tropicana Club As We Relive The Moments When Desilu Studios Took Home The Entertainment Industry’s Biggest Prizes!  A Buffet Dinner Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos With Lucille Ball's Emmy Award!

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

5:00pm - Block Party At The National Comedy Center

Join Us Outside Of The National Comedy Center Before And After The Jon Stewart Show For A Party Like No Other! Enjoy Live Music From Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors, Beer, Wine, Food Trucks And More!

Location: National Comedy Center

7:00pm - An Evening With Jon Stewart

Longtime Host And Executive Producer Of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart Redefined Political Satire And Has Become A Trusted Voice For A Generation. Recently, He Has Returned To Stand-Up Comedy, Bringing His Unfiltered Perspective And Razor-Sharp Observations Back To The Stage. His Rare Live Appearances Have Been Met With Sold-Out Crowds And Critical Acclaim. This Is A Show You Won't Want To Miss!

Location: Northwest Arena

8:00pm & 10:00pm - Comedy Late Night

Comics From Around The Nation Who Have Appeared On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Conan, Late Night With Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, And More Will Be Performing Their Newest, And Sometimes Blue-Est Material. This Event Takes Place In "Ricky Ricardo's" Famous Night Club.

Beer And Wine Served At Additional Cost.

Featuring: Brittany Brave, Alex Kumin, Ryan Goldsher, Adam Mamawala, And Monroe Martin!

Price: $37.50

Location: Tropicana Club

August 10, 2025

12:00pm- 1:30pm - George Carlin: Behind The Scenes

Join Kelly Carlin-Mccall Author, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Founder Of Humans On The Verge And Daughter Of Legendary Comedian George Carlin For A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The George Carlin Exhibit Where She'll Be Sharing Some Of Her Favorite Moments Of What It Was Like Growing Up With A Comedic Icon.

Free With Museum Admission

Location: National Comedy Center

2:00pm - Streeter Seidell & Mikey Day: Inside Saturday Night Live

As Saturday Night Live Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary, We Welcome Cast Member And Writer Mikey Day And Head Writer Streeter Seidell For An On-Stage Conversation Offering An Inside Look At The Iconic Sketch Comedy Institution. Day And Seidell Have Shaped Many Of The Show’s Most Memorable Moments Over The Past Decade.

Price: $37.50 Including Museum Admission. Members Free

Location: Reg Lenna Center For The Arts 

3:00pm - Block Party At The National Comedy Center

Join Us Outside Of The National Comedy Center Before And After The Stand-Up Showcase Featuring Bill Murray And His Blood Brothers For A Party Like No Other! Enjoy Live Music By Charity Nuse (And Her Band), Beer, Wine, Food Trucks And More!

Price: Free

Location: National Comedy Center

5:00pm - Stand-Up Showcase Featuring Music By Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers

Our Ever-Popular Stand-Up Showcase Will Be Followed By A Rock ‘N’ Blues Concert Featuring Bill Murray And His Blood Brothers For An Evening Of Live Comedy And Music. A Blues And Classic Rock Performance Along With Stand-Up By Some Of Today’s Top Talent From Around The Country Will Make This A Must-See Event!

Featuring Comedy By Tony Deyo, Jackie Fabulous, Ryan Goldsher, & Andy Huggins!

Prices Range From $37.50 To $143.50

Location: Northwest Arena

Date: August 7 - 10, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Jamestown, NY

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