Boston Comedy Festival Contest Finals

The Boston Comedy Festival’s 26th Annual Comedy Contest concludes with eight finalists competing for the title of Boston Comedy Festival Contest Champion and $7,000 in prize money. The finalists will be announced on Friday, so the lineup will not be known in advance. The competition has featured eight preliminary rounds and 96 comedians.

The evening will be hosted by Tony V, a Boston comedy veteran whose television credits include *Seinfeld* and *Conan*. The event will also recognize the 2026 Boston Comedy Festival honorees, with the award recipients to be announced. Previous contest winners and finalists have included Nate Bargatze, Marc Normand, Joe List, Learnmore Jonasi, Dan Boulger, and Kelly MacFarland, who have gone on to perform at major theaters, appear on television, and earn streaming specials.

When: Saturday, November 14

Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m.

Venue: Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Lineup: Eight comedy contest finalists, to be announced on Friday, hosted by Tony V

Prize: $7,000 and the title of Boston Comedy Festival Contest Champion

Ages: All ages

Tickets: Price not available

Additional programming: The event includes recognition of the 2026 Boston Comedy Festival honorees; recipients will be announced soon.