The Nantucket Comedy Festival is an annual summer event that brings top comedic talent to Nantucket Island as the major fundraiser for Stand Up & Learn, an island-based, year-round comedy education program serving Nantucket's children. The Nantucket Comedy Festival envisions Nantucket as a community connected by laughter.

Schedule of Events

July 13, 2022

8:00PM - Nantucket Nights: Don Gavin World Premiere

Join us for the World Premiere of Nantucket Nights: A Filmed Special Featuring Don Gavin. Don Gavin, the Godfather of Boston Comedy, filmed his first-ever television special at The Dreamland last Christmas Stroll. Buy your ticket to watch the hilarious final edit, plus live opening comedy by Boston comic and Fest favorite, Jimmy Dunn. After the special, there will be a live Q&A with Don Gavin, Jimmy Dunn, Director Dan Driscoll and Comedy Festival Executive Director, Kevin Flynn. You don't want to miss this comedy legend in action!

Cost: $20 + $2 Service Fee.

Location: Dreamland Theater

July 14, 2022

8:00PM - Ladies' Night

A favorite every year, we kick off the Fest with Ladies' Night featuring nationally headlining comedians: Tammy Pescatelli, Marla Schultz, Bernadette Pauley, and Carolyn Plummer. This event is for ladies and gentlemen, so make it a date night or bring your friends. Don't miss this rousing night of comedy with these very funny ladies.

Cost: $100.00

Location: Dreamland Theater

July 15, 2022

5:00PM - Stand Up & Learn Kid's Comedy Showcase

Performances by the kids of Stand Up & Learn, who have been working throughout the year to “find their funny” with Kevin Flynn.

Cost: Free

Location: White Heron Theatre

8:00PM - A Night of Southern Comfort

Join us for a night of comedy featuring some of the top comedians from the South: Ron Bullard, Tony Esposito, and Karen Morgan. We'll have southern music from Brian Glowacki's band, Perfect Day, and, of course, hilarious comedy as we celebrate the life of our friend, comedian Vic Henley.

Cost: $100.00

Location: Dreamland Theater

July 16, 2022

8:00PM - Comedy Smackdown: Boston vs. New York

Comedians from Boston and New York face off in the final event of the Nantucket Comedy Festival. Emmy Award Winner Bob Ley from ESPN will once again officiate and keep the game (relatively) clean as these comics swing for the fences. For Boston: Jay Whittaker, Brad Mastrangelo and Paul D'Angelo. For New York: Al Ducharme, Marla Schultz and Alex Babbitt. This show sells out early, so if you are not a Patron Pass holder, we suggest you get your tickets early to see who will win.

Location: Dreamland Theater

Date: July 13-16, 2022

Location:
Nantucket Dreamland Theater,
17 South Water Street,
Nantucket, MA 02554.

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