Vishnu Akella is an official selection at the 2026 Vail Comedy Festival

Vishnu Akella

Vishnu Akella is a Michigan-born, Los Angeles-based comedian and writer. His debut stand-up special For You (2022) was featured in The New York Times. In 2024, he performed at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival and released his second special, Escapism. In 2025, his “crowd work” special generated millions of views across Instagram and TikTok. His most recent release is Big Cats (2025). He has previously opened for Hasan Minhaj, Michelle Wolf, and Ken Jeong.

Shows

  • The Sevens Comedy Showcase (Friday)

    Need a single ticket, look for one here. How funny can one comic be in seven minutes?  You’ll find out in this rapid style showcase At Vail Comedy Festival there are special guests at every event, you have to show up to see who drops in. RIDGE + RIVER at Manor Vail Note: We expect […]

  • Headliner Show Vail Comedy Festival (Saturday) – Casey Balsham

    For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com This show will in Sarah’s Lounge at the Christiania Lodge at Vail.  Note the bar will be closed for this event. This comedy show will feature comedians from around North America ending with a headlining […]

  • The Sevens Comedy Showcase (Sunday)

    For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com This show will in Sarah’s Lounge at the Christiania Lodge at Vail.  Note the bar will be closed for this event. This comedy showcase will feature a dozen comedians from around North America doing short […]