Comedy Legends Headline National Comedy Center Festival

Seinfeld, Kreischer, and Meyers to perform at four-day event in Jamestown, NY.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:20pm

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The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York will host its annual comedy festival from August 6-9, featuring performances by renowned comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers. The four-day festival is set to draw comedy fans from across the region to the western New York town.

Why it matters

The National Comedy Center is a major cultural institution that celebrates the art of comedy and attracts top talent from the industry. The festival's lineup of comedy legends will bring significant attention and visitors to Jamestown, providing an economic boost to the local community.

The details

The National Comedy Center Festival will take place over four days in early August, featuring stand-up sets, panel discussions, and other comedy-focused programming. Headliners include Jerry Seinfeld, known for his iconic sitcom 'Seinfeld', as well as popular stand-up comedians Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers.

  • The National Comedy Center Festival will run from August 6-9, 2026.
  • Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers are scheduled to perform at the festival.

The players

National Comedy Center

A cultural institution in Jamestown, New York that celebrates the art of comedy through exhibits, programming, and an annual festival.

Jerry Seinfeld

A legendary stand-up comedian and the creator and star of the iconic sitcom 'Seinfeld'.

Bert Kreischer

A popular stand-up comedian known for his energetic and storytelling-based comedy routines.

Seth Meyers

A comedian, writer, and television host, best known as the former head writer and host of 'Saturday Night Live' and the current host of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to welcome comedy legends like Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers to our festival this year. It's going to be an unforgettable weekend of laughter and entertainment for comedy fans from all over.”

— Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, National Comedy Center

What’s next

Tickets for the National Comedy Center Festival will go on sale to the general public on June 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The National Comedy Center's annual comedy festival continues to attract top talent in the industry, solidifying Jamestown's reputation as a hub for comedy and providing a major economic boost to the local community.