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Athens Comedy Fest 2026 — Morton Theatre
1
May
Date
1 May (Friday)
Time
Fri, May 1 – Sat, May 2
Venue
Morton Theatre, 195 W Washington St
Athens, GA, United States
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The Athens Comedy Fest 2026 is scheduled for Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Historic Morton Theatre in downtown Athens, Georgia. Now in its second year, the festival features a mix of national headliners, touring comedians, and standout local talent.
Tickets are available through the Morton Theatre Box Office or the official Athens Comedy Fest website.
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Event Schedule & Location
Ticket Information
Performers & Highlights
•Main Festival Days: May 1 – May 2, 2026
•Kick-off Event: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Live Wire Athens (227 W Dougherty Street), featuring a live comedy special taping by Karen Morgan.
•Venue: Morton Theatre, 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601.
•Friday, May 1: 7:00 PM.
•Saturday, May 2: 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
•Individual Show: $25.
•All Shows Pass: $65. This pass includes entrance to the Thursday kick-off at Live Wire, early entry to all Morton Theatre shows, and a festival badge and merch.
•Host: The festival is hosted by Athens native Karen Morgan, a nationally touring comedian.
•Featured Acts: Performers include local favorites like Nancy Heiges (appearing May 2) and other regional comics such as Colton Stokowski, Angel Clade, and Adam the Dore.
•Content Advisory: Shows are advised for ages 18 and up due to mature language and themes.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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