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7 exciting comedy shows coming soon to the BJCC
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Itchinโ to belly-laugh at incredible comedy in Birmingham? Look no further. Several popular comedians are performing at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in the coming yearโread on to find out who!
Weโve teamed up with the BJCC to give away a gift card to Uptown Cantina plus two tickets to see Jeff Dunham on Friday, November 17. Enter our Instagram giveaway for a chance to win.
Birmingham is becoming a comedy destination

In case you havenโt noticed, Birmingham has become a hotbed for comedy shows. For example, earlier this month Jerry Seinfeldโco-creator and star of the hit 90โs sitcom Seinfeldโperformed a sold-out show at the BJCC Concert Hall.
In addition to our own robust local comedy scene, a number of other award-winning, nationally-known comedians have performed at the BJCC in recent years, including:
- Dave Chappelle
- Chris Rock
- John Mulaney
- Kevin Hart
- Jeff Dunham
- Lewis Black
- Larry the Cable Guy
- And more
7 comedy shows coming soon to the BJCC
1. Leanne Morgan โ Just Getting Started

Stand-up comic Leanne Morgan discovered her passion for comedy after having her first child. Morgan began cracking jokes while selling jewelry at house parties to make a little extra cashโsoon, the jewelry company was asking her to perform at sales rallies.
After performing in comedy clubs and prestigious comedy festivals, Leanneโs fame skyrocketed when a clip went viral in 2018.
In April, Morgan produced her own Netflix special, titled Leanne Morgan: Iโm Every Woman. Now, sheโs bringing her jokes about life, marriage and motherhood to cities around the nation on her second comedy tour, โJust Getting Startedโ.
- What: Leanne Morgan โJust Getting Startedโ
- When: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:00PM | Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:00PM
- Where: BJCC Concert Hall
- TICKETS โ SOLD OUT
2. Matt Rife โ ProbleMATTic World Tour
Comedian Matt Rife took an interest in comedy at a young age, and, with encouragement from friends and family, began performing in 2015. After over a decade of performing in smaller comedy clubs, Rife got a big break when a clip from one of his shows went viral on TikTok. Over the following months, he skyrocketed in popularityโin fact, tickets to his ProbleMATTic World Tour sold so fast he had a Taylor Swift moment and crashed the Ticketmaster website.
- What: Matt Rife โ ProbleMATTic World Tour
- When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 5:00PM AND 8:00PM
- Where: BJCC Concert Hall
- TICKETS โ SOLD OUT
3. Jeff Dunham โ Still Not Canceled



On Friday, November 17, Jeff Dunham will be bringing his โStill Not Canceledโ tour to the Legacy Arena at the BJCC. A stand-up comic and ventriloquist for nearly 50 years, Jeff Dunham is best known for his array of reoccurring puppet characters, including:
- Walter
- Peanut
- Josรฉ Jalapeรฑo on a Stick
- Bubba J
- Achmed the Dead Terrorist
Hailed as his funniest comedy tour to date, the โStill Not Canceledโ tour will take Jeff Dunham and his cast of puppet characters to 44 North American cities. Plus, Dunham is introducing a new puppet to his entourageโโURLโ, an internet-obsessed millennial nerd.
- What: Jeff Dunham โStill Not Canceledโ
- When: Friday, November 17, 2023 at 7:00PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC
- TICKETS
4. Birmingham Comedy Festival

The BJCC is kicking off 2024 with the Birmingham Comedy Festival, featuring five hilarious and well-known comedians:
- Sommoreโalso known as the โDiva of Contemporary Comedyโโwas the first female host of BETโs ComicView and starred in The Queens of Comedy.
- Lavell Crawfordโwho you might recognize from his role as Huell Babineux in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saulโhas performed standup comedy since the 1990s, when he frequently performed on BETโs ComicView.
- Bruce Bruce is an actor and comedian known for his wit, improv and infectious personality!
- Bill Bellamy is a comedian, actor and cousin to Shaquille OโNeal!
- Tony T. Roberts has appeared on HBOโs Def Comedy Jam, BETโs ComicView, Itโs Showtime at the Apollo and other shows, all while performing standup comedy around the world.
Donโt miss your chance to see these comedians in Birmingham!
- What: Birmingham Comedy Festival
- When: Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:00PM
- Where: BJCC Concert Hall
- TICKETS
5. Paula Poundstone

Born in Huntsville, Alabama, Paula Poundstone began her stand-up comedy career at open-mic nights at comedy clubs until she was spotted by Robin Williams, who encouraged her to try her act in Los Angeles. In addition to standup, sheโs starred in several HBO specials, is a regular panelist on NPRโs Wait Waitโฆ Donโt Tell Me! and hosts her own weekly podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.
As a standup comic, Poundstone is famous for her ability to improvise her act thanks to interactions from the audience. Some say sheโs never performed the same act twice!
- What: Paula Poundstone
- When: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 7:30PM
- Where: BJCC Theatre
- TICKETS
6. Bert Kreischer

Bert KreischerโAKA โThe Machineโโis coming to Birmingham next year during his โTops Off World Tourโ. Known for his propensity for performing shirtless and his outlandish stories from his partying days, Bert Kreischer is one comedian you donโt want to miss!
- What: Bert Kreischer Tops Off World Tour
- When: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:00PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC
- TICKETS
7. Nate Bargatze

Hailed as โThe Nicest Man in Stand-Up,โ Nate Bargatze is a stand-up comedian known for his clean and relatable comedyโperfect for all age groups! Nate has several Netflix specialsโโThe Tennessee Kidโ, โGreatest Average Americanโ and โThe Stand-ups.โ His latest special, โHello, World,โ can be found on Amazon Prime Video.
Nate is currently traveling the world on his new โBe Funnyโ tourโand bringing the laughs to Birmingham on May 11!
Tickets to see Nate Bargatze will be available on Friday, October 27.
- What: Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
- When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC
- TICKETS
Win tickets to see Jeff Dunham at the BJCC, Friday Nov. 17
Be sure to enter our Instagram giveaway for the chance to win a gift card to Uptown Cantina plus two tickets for Jeff Dunham on Friday, November 17.
HOW TO ENTER: First, head to @bhamnow on Instagram and click on our BJCC giveaway post. Then, follow @bhamnow and @thebjcc on Instagram and tag your plus one in the comments. Weโll pick the winner on Wednesday, November 1 ๐คฉ
Which comedian would you like to see perform in Birmingham? Tag @bhamnow and @thebjcc on Instagram to let us know!
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