This event is hosted by the National Comedy Center. Northwest Arena is not responsible for ticketing or event operations. For all inquiries, including ticket purchases and event details, please contact the National Comedy Center at
(716) 484-2222
tickets@comedycenter.org
Dates: August 6-9, 2026
Multiple dates and times
Jamestown, NY
Get ready to laugh out loud at the National Comedy Center’s annual comedy festival in Lucille Ball’s hometown near Chautauqua Lake! Enjoy 50+ live events including headliners Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers, plus top comedians whose credits include The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more.
Enjoy stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, and Lucy tribute events—all part of four unforgettable days of comedy.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
7 PM
National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
Northwest Arena
Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage at the National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Following a landmark career in stand-up, television, and film, Seinfeld remains one of comedy’s most influential voices. Best known for creating and starring in Seinfeld, he continues to perform to sold-out audiences around the world. Don’t miss this legendary comedian live at the festival this summer for one unforgettable night.
Saturday, August 8
7 PM & 9:30 PM
National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
Northwest Arena
Bert Kreischer brings his larger-than-life energy to the National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. One of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world, Kreischer is known for hit Netflix specials, wildly popular podcasts, and the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival. Don’t miss this powerhouse performer and storyteller live for a night of unforgettable comedy this summer, packed with huge laughs and wild stories live!
Sunday, August 9, 2026
5 PM
National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
Northwest Arena
Seth Meyers, Emmy Award-winning writer, author, and host of NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, takes the stage at the National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Best known for Saturday Night Live, where he served as head writer and Weekend Update anchor, Meyers has earned 35 Emmy nominations, released two acclaimed stand-up specials, and performs to sold-out crowds nationwide. Don’t miss one of comedy’s sharpest voices live in Jamestown.
