Vail Comedy Festival - May 26-28, 2023

Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Vail Comedy Festival

2023 is in the books! It was incredible! Photos and video soon. 2024 comic submissions open November 1, 2023 and festival passes go on sale January 1, 2024. Vail Comedy Festival 2023 brought 30+ comedians to Vail Village over Memorial Day Weekend for three days of laughs (see 2022 pictures, watch video recap or web series Live From Vail Comedy Festival). Organized by the same team that has poured love into the Vail Comedy Show for going on 4 years. The Vail Comedy Show is well known for hilarious, sold-out shows in a destination resort town, for which it has received international press coverage. New this year on Thursday May 25 we held an all-day comedy school.

2023 FESTIVAL PASSES 2023 COMEDY SCHOOL

May 26, 2023 - May 28, 2023

Legendary Laughs

The Vail Village will overflow with laughter and street magic this Memorial Day. Back for a second year! More than 20 events means something for everyone. Free family entertainment will return thanks to RocketFizz. All pass holder events are within a quick walk of the covered bridge in Vail Village, see locations below. 2022 Festival passes sold-out!

2023 PASSES ON SALE NOW

8,150

Feet

Comedians

Venues

Crazy Days

Vail Comedy Festival Artists

Leah Bonnema

Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Rob Haze

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Dustin Chafin

HBO & Showtime Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Carmen Lagala

CBS & Comedy Central Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Travis Nye

NBC Vail Comedy Festival Magician

David Louis

Milwaukee, WI Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Jill Weiner

New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dvontre Coleman

San Francisco, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

AJ Finney

Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Hilary Jimenez

Chicago, IL Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Brad Sativa

Nashville, TN Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Joe Stapleton

Los Angeles, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dē Kelley

Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Alfred Kainga

Dallas, TX Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Mike Hammock

Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Britt Migs

New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Bailey Pope

New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Alexis Bradby

Los Angeles, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Adam Muller

New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Salma Zaky

Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Peter Wong

Queens, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Jamell Sirleaf

New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Matt Benjamin

New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Elise Kerns

Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Danielle Thralow

Duluth, MN Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Joel Vernon

Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Tiffany Burke

Atlanta, GA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Shows

Schedule includes comedy events and family friendly entertainment all easily accessible from Vail Village. Pass pickup is available before every event. Free show for local community with surprise headliner Thursday May 25 9:30PM at VBC Solaris. Tickets online here. Be sure to check out live tapings with Hippie Not Hippie with festival headliners (free and open to public).

10:00 am - 10:30 am Loaded Joe's Vail Village

Festival Pass Pickup at Loaded Joe's (Friday)

Details

10-10:30AM at Loaded Joe’s in Vail Village Look for Brooke! Please bring a photo id 242 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 Park at Vail Transportation Center (located steps away) You can also get your pass at any event (please arrive early)

10:45 am - 11:45 am 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits

Live Podcast Taping - HIPPIE NOT HIPPIE at 10th Mtn Whiskey - Friday Early - Leah Bonnema & Brad Sativa

Details

Doors open 15 minutes in advance, bar will be open Special live taping with HIPPIE NOT HIPPIE Two comedians/friends getting together weekly to catch up, riff on topics, tell stories and have fun! With surprise guests. Give them a subscribe and watch at: https://www.youtube.com/@hippienothippiepod This special taping is Friday 10:45AM – 11:45AM, arrive early […]

AJ Finney Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Brad Sativa Nashville, TN
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Leah Bonnema Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Loaded Joe's Vail Village

Merch Store (Friday)

Details

T-shirts, hoodies, posters, keychains, magnets, stickers and more! Merch will be for sale at most shows pop-up style until it is sold out. Come get it at a dedicated store while supplies last. Cash, Credit Card, Venmo, etc

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits

Live Podcast Taping - HIPPIE NOT HIPPIE at 10th Mtn Whiskey - Friday Afternoon - Carmen Lagala & Dvontre Coleman

Details

Carmen Lagala CBS & Comedy Central
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Dvontre Coleman San Francisco, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Loaded Joe's Vail Village

Show-up Showcase / Comedy Open Mic at Vail Comedy Festival (Friday)

Details

Inspired by all the awesome comedy you are enjoying? Get on stage and try some jokes! Bring a short set and sign up on-site. Arrive and sign up by start time to guarantee stage time.

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm VIP Location

Welcome Kick Off (VIP)

Details

A kick-off party with comedians and VIP pass holders with beverages from Vail Brewing Company and 10th Mountain Whiskey plus bites from Moe’s Original BBQ.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cucina at The Lodge At Vail

The Fiver (Friday)

Details

How funny can one comic be in five minutes? You’ll find out in this rapid style showcase Cucina at Lodge At Vail 174 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657

AJ Finney Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Alexis Bradby Los Angeles, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Alfred Kainga Dallas, TX
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Brad Sativa Nashville, TN
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Britt Migs New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

David Louis Milwaukee, WI
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Elise Kerns Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Joe Stapleton Los Angeles, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Matt Benjamin New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Mike Hammock Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Peter Wong Queens, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Salma Zaky Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Frost Bar (The Sebastian Vail)

Dustin Chafin Headlines Vail Comedy Festival (Friday)

Details

Dustin Chafin headlines Vail Comedy Festival on the first night! Frost Bar at The Sebastian Vail – 16 Vail Rd #1, Vail, CO 81657

Dē Kelley Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dustin Chafin HBO & Showtime
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Hilary Jimenez Chicago, IL
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Jill Weiner New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Joel Vernon Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Tiffany Burke Atlanta, GA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Aviator Nation

The Late Show (Friday) at Aviator Nation - Surprise Headliner

Details

Let’s shut down the first night right! An incredible lineup at Aviator Nation for the late night Friday show. Our surprise headliner might be the most accomplished festival comedian in America, a nationally touring headliner with a comedy special and the winner of many prestigious comedy competitions. This show was one of the best at […]

Adam Muller New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Bailey Pope New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dvontre Coleman San Francisco, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Jamell Sirleaf New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Mike Hammock Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Peter Wong Queens, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

9:00 am - 10:00 am VIP Location

Yoga with Comics (VIP)

Details

Join a Lululemon instructor and traveling comedians for an hour of light Yoga, mats provided. VIP pass holders only. Location disclosed to VIP pass holders. Session may be indoors or creekside pending weather, bring clothing for either.

10:45 am - 11:45 am 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits

Live Podcast Taping - HIPPIE NOT HIPPIE at 10th Mtn Whiskey - Saturday Early - Rob Haze & Bailey Pope

Details

AJ Finney Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Bailey Pope New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Rob Haze The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

11:00 am - 12:00 pm RocketFizz Stage at Sunbird Park (Lionshead)

Family Magic Show with Travis Nye at RocketFizz stage (Saturday)

Details

Magician Travis Nye will entertain kids of all ages at this free, open to the public magic show at the RocketFizz stage in Lionshead at Sunbird Park. Part of the Vail Comedy Festival. GET FREE TICKETS RocketFizz Stage at Sunbird Park 555 E Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657

Travis Nye NBC
Vail Comedy Festival Magician

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Loaded Joe's Vail Village

Merch Store (Saturday)

Details

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits

Live Podcast Taping - HIPPIE NOT HIPPIE at 10th Mtn Whiskey - Saturday Afternoon - Dustin Chafin & Britt Migs

Details

AJ Finney Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Britt Migs New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dustin Chafin HBO & Showtime
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cucina at The Lodge At Vail

Lounge Pop up Comedy Show at Cucina (Saturday) - Surprise Guests

Details

This tiny showcase will feature a small audience and big energy in a beautiful location. Plus incredible surprise guests. This was one of our best shows in 2022. Don’t miss it! Followed bv the show-up showcase, see working comics try out new material. Cucina at The Lodge at Vail 174 Gore Creek Dr, […]

Bailey Pope New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Brad Sativa Nashville, TN
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Britt Migs New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cucina at The Lodge At Vail

Show-up Showcase / Comedy Open Mic at Vail Comedy Festival (Saturday)

Details

Inspired by all the awesome comedy you are enjoying? Get on stage and try some jokes! Bring a short set and sign up on-site. Arrive and sign up by start time to guarantee stage time.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Frost Bar (The Sebastian Vail)

The Fiver (Saturday)

Details

How funny can one comic be in five minutes? You’ll find out in this rapid style showcase Frost Bar at The Sebastian Vail – 16 Vail Rd #1, Vail, CO 81657

Alexis Bradby Los Angeles, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Bailey Pope New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Danielle Thralow Duluth, MN
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dē Kelley Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Dvontre Coleman San Francisco, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Hilary Jimenez Chicago, IL
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Jamell Sirleaf New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Mike Hammock Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Peter Wong Queens, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Salma Zaky Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sarah's Lounge at Christiania Hotel

Carmen Lagala Headlines Vail Comedy Festival (Saturday)

Details

Carmen Lagala headlines Vail Comedy Festival Saturday Night Sarah’s Lounge at The Christiania Vail – 356 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657

Alfred Kainga Dallas, TX
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Carmen Lagala CBS & Comedy Central
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

David Louis Milwaukee, WI
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Elise Kerns Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Jill Weiner New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Joe Stapleton Los Angeles, CA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Matt Benjamin New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Aviator Nation

Rob Haze Headlines The Vail Comedy Festival Late Show (Saturday) at Aviator Nation

Details

Rob Haze headlines this show that is popping off at Aviator Nation and shutting down Saturday night of the Vail Comedy Festival. Aviator Nation 230 Bridge St, Vail, CO 81657

Adam Muller New York, NY
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

AJ Finney Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Brad Sativa Nashville, TN
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Joel Vernon Denver, CO
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

Rob Haze The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
Vail Comedy Festival Headliner

Tiffany Burke Atlanta, GA
Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

11:00 am - 12:00 pm RocketFizz Stage at Sunbird Park (Lionshead)

Family Magic Show with Travis Nye at RocketFizz stage (Sunday)

Details

2:00 pm - 2:25 pm Cucina at The Lodge At Vail

Special Comedy Event - 25 minute one man show

Details

Joshua Snyder is an industry guest of Vail Comedy Festival and will be presenting his short heartfelt one man show “How ’bout that hospice!”: Comedian and Noted Office Assistant Joshua Snyder uses humor to survive the story of watching his mother die after a surprise cancer diagnosis last year. Note – if you, like Josh, […]

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Cucina at The Lodge At Vail

Magic Show with Travis Nye at Cucina at Lodge At Vail

Details

Festival passes grant free entry for this magic show with Travis Nye. Individual tickets available to public. $20 GA online or at door / $50 Reserved Front Row (advance purchase online only). GET TICKETS Cucina / Lodge At Vail 174 Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Cucina at The Lodge At Vail

Show-up Showcase / Comedy Open Mic at Vail Comedy Festival (Sunday)

Details

Inspired by all the awesome comedy you are enjoying? Get on stage and try some jokes! Bring a short set and sign up on-site. Arrive and sign up by start time to guarantee stage time.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sarah's Lounge at Christiania Hotel

The Fiver (Sunday)

Details

How funny can one comic be in five minutes? You’ll find out in this rapid style showcase Sarah’s Lounge at Christiania Hotel – 356 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657