Here Are the Biggest Comedians Coming to Minnesota This Year

I love a good comedy show. Always have.

In fact, my husband and I had our first date at one, and now it's kind of a tradition for us. Every year, we try to get out to see at least one comedian, whether it’s a huge touring act or someone local who just happens to be hilarious. It’s still up for debate which one of us has the loudest laugh, but I’m pretty sure it's him - lol!

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There’s just something about a room full of people laughing together that makes for a pretty great night out. No phones, no distractions, just a bunch of people collectively losing it over the same punchline.

And 2026 might be the best year for comedy in Minnesota in a long time!

First we gave away tickets for Bert Kreischer, who’s coming back to Rochester, and that got me thinking about how many big comedians seem to be making stops around the state lately. Then I saw that Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias was headed back to Minnesota too, and that’s when I really started digging into who else was touring through our area.… and I was honestly shocked by how many big names are on the calendar.

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We’re talking comedians who sell out arenas, Netflix specials you’ve probably binge watched, and a few legends who have been making people laugh for decades. Needless to say, my personal comedy bucket list is about to get a lot shorter.

If you love a night of belly laughs as much as I do, this might be the perfect year to grab some tickets.