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Windy City Comedy Fest

About the Show

This festival brings together comedians from across the country to celebrate Chicago’s legendary comedy scene. The Windy City Comedy Fest features a weekend of shows at iconic venues, clinics with industry professionals, and networking events for both comedians and fans.


iO Theater will be hosting multiple showcases of the festival. Please choose the start date and time for the showcase you want to see.

Thursday, August 7th – 10:30pm

Close out the night with an electric lineup at iO Theater during Windy City Comedy Fest 2025. Hosted by Chicago’s own Rebecca Joey Schwab, this late-night showcase is packed with some of the funniest rising stars and festival favorites from across the country.

The lineup includes:
Chris Cyr, Aaron Bell, Christine Ferrera, Brooks Sullivan, Jamie Campbell, Mitchell Potts, Hunter Hirsh, Hannah Beck, Matt Brown, and Queeny Bitch.

Saturday, August 9th – 11am
Start your Saturday morning with legends in the making. Hall of Famers features a hall-of-fame-worthy lineup of festival comics delivering unforgettable sets to kick off your day of laughs.

Hosted by the sharp and sassy Kayley Horton, this all-star show features:
Colleen Brennan, Aaron Bell, Aron Woldeslassie, E.J. Masicampo, Kadeem Fuller, Carrie Ross, Allan Fuks, Jeff Klein, Shawna Blake, Yoni Heisler, and Keaton Ford.

Saturday, August 9th – 3pm

This lineup is stacked with nothing but A-listers — no red carpet required. A-List Laughs brings together a group of comics who are ready to bring down the house with sharp material and unforgettable stage presence.

Hosted by Chicago’s own Matt Brown, the show features:
Michelle Malizaki, Scott Eason, Hannah Beck, Eliza Butler, Joey Cerone, Avril Granato, Paul Blomeyer, and Knute Gregory.

Saturday, August 9th – 8pm

No openers. No fluff. Just pure headliner energy.

Headliners Only is the ultimate Saturday night lineup, packed with comics who know how to own a stage. These performers don’t need warm-ups — they are the main event.

Hosted by the effortlessly commanding Carina Magyar, the show features an all-star lineup:
Kristina Feliciano, Adam Levine, Amanda Cohen, Rachel Hall, Muhammad Saahir, Hunter Hirsh, Jamie Campbell, and Dr. Keith West.

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