Kentucky Comedy Festival

2026 Summer Series

 

Wrather Hall – Murray, Kentucky
July 17 & 18, 2026

 

Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center – Kentucky
July 19, 2026

The Kentucky Comedy Festival returns this summer for three unforgettable nights of laughter! Join us in Murray on July 17 & 18 and in Paducah on July 19. Each show features a fresh lineup of top-notch comedians, so grab your friends and come back for more!

Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning fan, Summer 2026 promises to be our funniest season yet.

Select Your Show!

Headliner Dale Jones

Murray  |  July 17, 2026

Headliner Jeff Allen

Murray  |  July 18, 2026

Headliner Southern Momma

Paducah  |  July 19, 2026

Our Comedians:

Friday July 17, 2026  |  7PM

Murray, Kentucky

Kentucky Comedy Festival | Dale Jones

Dale Jones (Headliner)

Dale Jones is a high-energy comedian with over 20 years of experience, known for his machine gun-style delivery, animated expressions, quick improvisations, and expertly placed physical comedy. A semi-finalist on season 6 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Dale has earned accolades as the winner of the Comedy 10K, Laughlin, Antelope, and San Diego Comedy Festivals. He has also been invited to perform at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago and has appeared on The Very Funny Show for TBS and The Comedy All Stars for Pureflix. His electrifying performances leave audiences wishing they had his boundless energy.

Kentucky Comedy Festival | Jodi White

Jodi White

Jodi White is a bold, brazen, and ballsy comedian who takes the stage—and life—by storm. With three ex-husbands, three kids, and a sharp wit honed through real-life experiences, Jodi leaves nothing off-limits, delivering laugh-out-loud truths about family, relationships, and everything in between. A featured performer at comedy festivals across the U.S. and Canada, Jodi has also appeared on NickMom Night Out on Nick Jr., Fox TV’s Laughs, Nashville Live, and the series Island Hoppers with James Van Der Beek. Add to that her feature in Today’s Woman Magazine, and you’ll quickly see why audiences love her from the moment she grabs the mic!

Buy Tickets for July 17th Show

7PM  |  Murray, Kentucky

Our Comedians:

Saturday July 18, 2026  |  7PM

Murray, Kentucky

Jeff Allen (Headliner)

Jeff Allen is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and Podcasts. Jeff has also produced and starred in his own sitcom pilot for Castlerock Television and in the critically acclaimed films, “Apostles of Comedy.”

Buy Tickets for July 18th Show

7PM  |  Murray, Kentucky

Our Comedians:

Sunday July 19, 2026  |  3PM

Paducah, Kentucky

Darren Knight Southern Momma (Headliner)

Darren Knight, also known as Southern Momma from Munford, Alabama, is the fastest-rising comedian in American history. Variety magazine named Darren one of the “10 Comics to Watch.” He has a large following across multiple social media platforms and has been consistently selling out theaters and casinos throughout his career. His character, “Southern Momma,” has become a household name in the South.

Kentucky Comedy Festival | Jodi White

Red Squirrel

Comedian Jonna Robertson, also known as “Red Squirrel”, delivers high-energy Southern comedy with a signature country twang and an animated, crowd-connecting style. Red Squirrel brings relatable, down-home humor to stages across the country. Her national performances include iconic venues such as the Ryman Auditorium, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock Casino, and Imperial Palace Casino.

Buy Tickets for July 19th Show

3PM  |  Paducah, Kentucky

Kentucky Comedy Festival