Originating long before the city had anything resembling a sustainable comedy community, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has grown and evolved along with Milwaukee’s standup scene. In fact, the annual comedic undertaking has been an invaluable means of pushing local comedy to exciting and new territory. Along the way, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has also brought in noted national talent to headline some of its shows.

This year’s festival—which will be taking place October 1-6—is no different, as accomplished actors and comedians Adam Cayton-Holland and Matty Ryan are among the performers taking the stage during the 19th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival. With the fest just over two weeks away, the lineup is starting to take shape. In addition to the official shows composing the six-day, nine-show festival, Milwaukee Record is also hosting our MCF-affiliated “Roast Of Milwaukee” event, which will take place at The Cooperage on Monday, September 30.

Go to Milwaukee Comedy Festival’s website for tickets and more information on individual shows and performers. Check out the 2024 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup below (acts listed from host to headliner).

Tuesday, October 1

7:30 p.m. @ Shank Hall
Elijah Holbrook and headliner Adam Cayton-Holland

Wednesday, October 2

7:30 p.m. @ Lakefront Brewery
Kay Baratti, Ben Frank, and headliner Matty Ryan

Thursday, October 3

7:30 p.m. @ Great Lakes Distillery
Syed, Adam McShane, Jerry Hamedi, and headliner Brittany Cardwell

Friday, October 4

7:30 p.m. @ The Laughing Tap
Jamie Bliss, Aron Woldeslassie, Nick Fierro, and headliner Chris Schlichting

10 p.m. @ The Laughing Tap
Brandon Wein, Brook Whitehead, and headliner Sasha Rosser

Saturday, October 5

1 p.m. @ The Laughing Tap
Lineup TBA

7:30 p.m. @ The Laughing Tap
Lineup TBA

Sunday, October 6

1 p.m. @ The Laughing Tap
Voyager Improv, Danny Lang, Mike Hover, Sandi Benton, and headliner Tiz Irie

7 p.m. @ The Laughing Tap
Max Sorich, Erin Morris, Edward Bell, Luise Noe, and headliner Johnny Beehner