Loony Bin Comedy Club Returns to Wichita

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Mason Thatcher, the owner of the Loony Bin comedy club in Tulsa, has confirmed that he is bringing the Loony Bin back to Wichita, Kansas. The new location will open in the former Villa Luna venue space at 8406 W. Central. The Loony Bin previously operated in Wichita at two different locations before closing its downtown spot in 2023 after about nine years.

Why it matters

The return of the Loony Bin comedy club is a boost for Wichita's entertainment scene, as the venue was a popular destination for stand-up comedy and live performances before its closure a few years ago. The new location aims to recapture that energy and draw comedy fans back to the city.

The details

Thatcher, the owner of the Tulsa Loony Bin location, confirmed to local news outlet KWCH that he is bringing the comedy club back to Wichita. The new Loony Bin will open in the former Villa Luna venue space at 8406 W. Central. Previously, the Loony Bin operated in Wichita at two different locations - first at 21st and Woodlawn from 1999 to 2013, and then downtown at 215 N. St. Francis from 2013 until its closure in 2023.

• The old Loony Bin location downtown closed in 2023 after about nine years of operation.
• The Loony Bin previously operated at 21st and Woodlawn from 1999 until 2013.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The new Loony Bin comedy club is expected to open in the former Villa Luna venue space at 8406 W. Central in Wichita, though an exact opening date has not been announced.