Get ready to laugh, Bend. The inaugural Bend Comedy Festival is launching this Labor Day Weekend (August 29-31, 2025), bringing 25+ comedians from around the country to
town for a weekend of live stand-up, community events, and late-night laughs. According to a news release from the organizers:
BCF features an exciting mix of nationally touring headliners, rising stars, and local Oregon talent. The lineup includes names like Kate Berlant (Emmy nominated comedian, writer, and actress), Susan Rice (Don’t Tell Comedy), Ehsan Ahmad (Kill Tony), Skyler Higley (Conan, Comedy Central), Peter Antoniou (America’s Got Talent), and many more! Festival events will be held across multiple venues throughout Bend, including Midtown Ballroom, Volcanic Theatre Pub, Silver Moon Brewing, and The Capitol.
Produced by a queer and women-led team, BCF is organized by the Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to building community and culture through comedy events. In addition to traditional showcases, festival events include a joke competition, a mind-reading magician, comedic jazzercise, musical comedy, a UCB sketchshow, a queer comic showcase, and a screening of original digital shorts. Festival passes include access to all events, exclusive discounts and freebies from local
businesses, and an invite to a private afterparty. Individual event tickets are also available.
All festival events will be for ages 21+ with the exception of the Sunday evening Comedy/Magic Show with Peter Antoniou (America’s Got Talent semifinalist) which will be for ages 13+.
“We’ve been blown away by the enthusiasm from the community,” says festival organizer Skylar King. “Bend’s creative energy is so unique, and we’re excited to showcase that while bringing in some of the best comedic voices from around the country.”
For tickets, full lineup, and more information, visit www.bendcomedyfestival.com or follow @bendcomedyfestival on Instagram.
