Legendary Laughs

The Vail Village will overflow with laughter and street magic this Memorial Day Weekend. More than 20 events means something for everyone. Free family entertainment will return thanks to RocketFizz. All pass holder events happen within a quick walk of the covered bridge in Vail Village. 2022, 2023 & 2024 Festival passes sold-out!

2025 PASSES ON SALE
8,150
Feet
27
Comedians
7
Venues
3
Crazy Days

2025 Vail Comedy Festival Artists

Mike E. Winfield
America's Got Talent (NBC) Vail Comedy Festival Headliner
Sarah Tollemache
Comedy Central & Corden Vail Comedy Festival Headliner
Andy Haynes
CONAN & HBO Vail Comedy Festival Headliner
Katie Hannigan
Colbert & MTV Vail Comedy Festival Headliner
Lady Journey
New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Podcast
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Brandon Vestal
Los Angeles, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Dena Blizzard
Philadelphia, PA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Travis Nye
NBC Vail Comedy Festival Magician
Jeffrey Keller
New York, NY Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Greg Capra
Raleigh, NC Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Ryan Dalton
Cleveland, OH Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Whitney Rayner
Los Angeles, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Jack Weiler
San Francisco, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Kendall Davond
Atlanta, GA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Zach Peterson
Omaha, NE Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Travis Stevenson
Johnson City, TN Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Iain Langlands
San Francisco, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Jordan Policicchio
Toronto, Canada Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Sophie Spears
Los Angeles, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Nimesh
Dallas, TX Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Aron Woldeslassie
St. Paul, MN Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Lou Pharis
Denver, CO Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection
Denise Lee
San Francisco, CA Vail Comedy Festival Official Selection

2025 Schedule

More comedy events than ever before around Vail Village! Live podcast tapings from Lady Journey are free and open to public. Some events designated (VIP) are only for VIP passholders. Free family friendly events including magic shows at the RocketFizz stage in Lionshead do not require a pass (tickets for Saturday and Sunday). You can buy a-la-carte tickets for the PG-13 magic on Sunday. Buy all-access passes now.
10:00 am - 11:30 am Loaded Joe's Vail Village

10-11:00AM at Loaded Joe’s Please bring a photo id 242 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657 Park at Vail Transportation Center (located steps away) Festival merch available for sale You can also get your pass at any event (please arrive early and bring photo id) but you might wait a while

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bridge Street Fountain

11:00AM-1:30PM at Bridge Street Fountain Bring Photo ID for individualized credential pickup Park at Vail Transportation Center (located steps away) Festival merch available for sale You can also get your pass at any event (please arrive early and bring photo id) In case of rain find us inside Gorsuch Ski Cafe

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Surefoot

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. At Surefoot Just want to laugh?  This event is free and open to the public

A kick-off party with comedians and VIP pass holders with beverages from 10th Mountain Whiskey plus bites from Moe’s Original BBQ.  Plus close-up magic! Location shared with VIP Passholders.

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

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Vail Village

Find magician Travis Nye in Vail Village performing street magic

Find us at Ridge + River at Manor Vail This comedy show will feature comedians from around North America ending with a headlining set from a festival headliner.

10:00 pm - 11:30 pm Aviator Nation

Let’s shut down the first night right!  An incredible lineup at Aviator Nation for the late night Friday show. This show has been a festival highlight in year’s past so come on out! First 50 in the door get seats, otherwise it is standing room only Aviator Nation 230 Bridge St, Vail, CO 81657   […]

Individual tickets and more info here Featured comedians: Tiffany Jenkins, Joe List, Marc Maron, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Baron Vaughn, and Eva Victor ANXIETY CLUB offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of anxiety through the lens of some of today’s most brilliant comedians: Tiffany Jenkins, Joe List, Marc Maron, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Baron Vaughn, […]

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.  Bring your sunscreen!   GET FREE TICKETS   RocketFizz Stage at Sunbird Park 555 E Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657  

Curated questions from audience for director Wendy Lobel following the Vail, CO premier of “Anxiety Club” (2025) DIRECTOR’S INSPIRATION I’ve struggled with anxiety for years and am familiar with the uncomfortable symptoms that can accompany an anxiety disorder, as well as the available treatments and tools. But the seed for ANXIETY CLUB was planted in […]

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm Cucina (The Lodge At Vail)

Festival passes grant free entry for this magic show with Travis Nye.  Individual tickets available to public.  $25 GA online or at door / $50 Reserved Front Row (advance purchase online only).  Younger children should attend the free family style magic shows in Lionshead.   GET TICKETS   Cucina / Lodge At Vail 174 Gore […]

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Vendetta's

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. Plus watch festival comedians work on their craft.  In year’s past we’ve seen comics fine tune jokes for late night […]

We have so many surprises in store for this special VIP event at a secret location to be revealed to VIP pass holders.  Definitely make time in your schedule to laugh, be amazed and have an unforgettable experience.  VIP Passholders will receive location by email.

Join us in Sarah’s Lounge at Christiania Lodge at Vail This hour long comedy show will feature comedians from around North America and include surprise guests.  Tick Tock, time to laugh!

Find us at River + Ridge in Manor Vail This comedy showcase will feature a dozen comedians from around North America doing short sets and is a great opportunity to see a lot of fresh faces in a short period of time.  With surprise guests you won’t want to miss!

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Vail Village

In and around Vail Village catch magician Travis Nye performing

Find us in Piney Ballroom at Manor Vail This comedy show will feature comedians from around North America ending with a headlining set from a festival headliner.

10:00 pm - 11:30 pm Aviator Nation

Another amazing late show at Aviator Nation and shutting down Saturday night of the Vail Comedy Festival.  Headliner to be announced. First 50 in the door get seats, then it is standing room, you won’t want to miss this one Aviator Nation 230 Bridge St, Vail, CO 81657

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Aspen Room (Manor Vail)

Join us in the Aspen Room at Manor Vail Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache detail their private lives as touring stand up comedians and their latest lifestyle obsessions. Called “quirky” by multiple men on instagram, this candid lady chat will have you laughing, while also feeling safe. Join Katie and Sarah for a palette cleanser […]

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. Plus watch festival comics hone their craft! At Cucina.

Festival passes grant free entry for this magic show with Travis Nye.  Individual tickets available to public.  $25 GA online or at door / $50 Reserved Front Row (advance purchase online only).  Younger children should attend the free family style magic shows in Lionshead.   GET TICKETS   Cucina / Lodge At Vail 174 Gore […]

Find us at Sarah’s Lounge in the Christiania Lodge at Vail This hour long comedy show will feature comedians from around North America and include surprise guests.  Tick Tock, time to laugh!

Find us in Cucina at The Lodge at Vail This comedy showcase will feature a dozen comedians from around North America doing short sets and is a great opportunity to see a lot of fresh faces in a short period of time.  With surprise guests you won’t want to miss!

Find us at Ridge + River in Manor Vail This comedy show will feature comedians from around North America ending with a headlining set from a festival headliner.

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.  Bring your sunscreen!   GET FREE TICKETS   RocketFizz Stage at Sunbird Park 555 E Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657  

Press

Coverage of the Vail Comedy Festival has included a front page story by the Vail Daily as well as pieces in the Aspen Times, Summit Daily and a "Best Bet" selection in the The Denver Post. Additional Vail Daily coverage has included a "Weekend Pick" and "Town Talk". We also received video coverage by Vail Valley Live. Media: contact for press passes.

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2025 LOCATIONS

Vail Village (some free events in Lionshead)

Vail, CO

All festival pass events are within walking distance of the iconic covered bridge in Vail Village. Steps from the free parking at Vail Village Transportation Center. Some free family events will happen at the RocketFizz stage at Sunbird Park in Lionshead. Bus and public transportation use is encouraged. VIP event locations are only shared with VIP pass holders. Check out Shift Bikes (rental e-bikes) a sustainable and affordable transportation solution for Eagle County.

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2024 Vail Comedy Festival photo highlights
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Sold-out 2024 Vail Comedy Festival Pictures

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2023 Sold Out Vail Comedy Festival Pictures
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Sold-out 2023 Vail Comedy Festival Pictures

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Sold-out 2022 Vail Comedy Festival Pictures

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