Chris Fleming Sets HBO Comedy Special in February

Comedian's stand-up hour 'Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace' to debut on HBO and HBO Max.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Comedian Chris Fleming is making his HBO comedy special debut with 'Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace,' which will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on February 27 at 10 p.m. The special, taped at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, features Fleming's stand-up on everyday topics like Trader Joe's, Oreos, NPR, and dog breeds, as well as his takes on masculinity, conga lines, and more, including dancing and a song.

Why it matters

Fleming is a rising comedy star, and this HBO special represents a major career milestone that will introduce his unique brand of observational humor to a wider audience on the premium cable network.

The details

The one-hour special 'Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace' was taped at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago and will showcase Fleming's stand-up comedy that covers a range of everyday topics as well as more conceptual bits on masculinity, conga lines, and other themes, all presented with his signature style that blends stand-up, dancing, and even a song.

  • The special will debut on HBO and HBO Max on February 27, 2026 at 10 p.m.

The players

Chris Fleming

A rising comedian who is making his HBO comedy special debut with 'Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace.'

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What they’re saying

“I hereby decree my first HBO special will soon be available for you...”

— Chris Fleming (IMDb)

The takeaway

Chris Fleming's HBO comedy special represents a major breakthrough for the rising comedian, introducing his unique brand of observational and conceptual stand-up to a wider premium cable audience and marking an important career milestone.