From the Comedy Attic to Limestone Comedy Festival, many comedians have performed on the Bloomington stages. Some even getting their start here. Read to find out how you can experience the laughs yourself!

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Venues

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater doesn't just host plays and musicals — they host comedy shows as well. With great comedians, such as Henry Cho and Mark Normand, they will bring your favorite comedians to you.

The Comedy Attic

The legendary The Comedy Attic is often the go-to place in town for comedy. The venue offers both local stand-up comedy as well as well-known performers. On Wednesday evenings, they host their Bloomington Showcase with open mic performances. Thursday's through Saturday's are normally their headliner performances.

Don’t Tell Comedy

With the motto "Secret Shows. Secret Locations. Unique Live Experience," Don't Tell Comedy is a blast. The comedians and locations are not announced until the day of the show. They tour over 150 cities, including Bloomington, and their secrecy makes the event even more exciting. Anticipation is half of the fun, right?

Fat Dan's — Carnivore Comedy

Carnivore Comedy, hosted at Fat Dan's, offers live stand-up comedy with many different comedians. To find out when and who is performing, check out their Instagram @carnivore_comedy.

Hoppy Wobbles Pub — Hoppy Hour Comedy Show

Hoppy Hour Comedy Show, hosted at Hoppy Wobbles Pub, has comedians come from all across the nation to perform with local comedians. The show is always free to see.

IU Auditorium

The IU Auditorium is known for hosting incredible plays, musicals, political speakers, actor talks, and much more - including comic shows. In the past, they have had big names, such as Trevor Noah and Tiffany Haddish, and are also having the highly anticipated comedy show of Theo Von in 2024.

Limestone Comedy Festival

The Limestone Comedy Festival is an annual event that happens Thursday – Saturday in late May. [Add in how performers are found]

The Orbit Room

Once a month, The Orbit Room hosts a stand-up comedy showcase featuring six comedians. To keep updated on the monthly performance date and who is performing, check out their Instagram @dropkickcomedy.

Weekly

Monday

Fat Dan's Carnivore Comedy — 8:00 PM

Wednesday

The Comedy Attic's Bloomington Showcase — 8:00 PM

Thursday

The Comedy Attic's headliner show — single show

Friday

The Comedy Attic's headliner shows — 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM

Saturday

The Comedy Attic's headliner shows — 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM

Sunday

Hoppy Wobbles Pub Hoppy Hour Comedy Show — 7:00 PM followed by open mic at 8:00 PM

Dates and times are subject to change, please check with the venues before going

Make it an Event

Turn your comedy night into an event! Extend your Bloomington stay and enjoy the town.

Hotels

Exterior of the Grant Street Inn during fall

Check out Bloomington's vast hotel catalog. Enjoying an evening at The Comedy Attic? Stay at the local Grant Street Inn. Wanting to enjoy a comedy show at Fat Dan's? Book at Graduate by Hilton on Kirkwood.

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Restaurants

Several plates filled with authentic Indian cuisine from Taste of India

Bloomington is known for its elaborate selection of restaurants. Try international row on 4th street where there are over 75 restaurants representing 18 countries or local legends like Nick's or BuffaLouie's, Don't forget to stop at the Chocolate Moose or Hartzell's for ice cream after!

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