See 8 comedy acts at the BJCC in 2025—Katt Williams, Shane Gillis + more

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Comedian Leanne Morgan performed at the BJCC Concert Hall in 2023. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

They say laughter is the best medicine—so if you’ve resolved to laugh more in 2025, take your dose and enjoy these eight hilarious comedy acts coming soon to the BJCC.

1. Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour

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Katt Williams is returning to Birmingham in February. (BJCC)

Known for his sharp, biting humor and raw observational humor, legendary comic Katt Williams is heading back to Birmingham for the seventh stop on his 2025 Heaven on Earth Tour. This show is guaranteed to leave you doubled over laughing!

  • What: Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour
  • When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 8PM
  • Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC
  • Tickets

2. Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!

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Legendary comedian Jim Gaffigan is bringing his latest material to Birmingham. (BJCC)

You may remember stand-up comic Jim Gaffigan from his “Hot Pocket” bit from the “Beyond the Pale” special in 2006—if so, you’ve likely been a fan ever since. His latest special, “Everything is Wonderful!”, features all-new material—and as a clean comic, it’ll be fun for the whole family!

  • What: Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!
  • When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 7PM
  • Where: BJCC Concert Hall
  • Tickets

3. Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour 

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Laughs and magic—what else could you want? (BJCC)

Comedian and magician extraordinaire Justin Willman rose to fame as the star and creator of hit Netflix series The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman and Magic For Humans. Blending humor and live magic, Willman’s Illusionati Tour will bring plenty of laughs—and jaw-dropping sleight-of-hands—to the BJCC Theatre’s stage.

  • What: Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour 
  • When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 7PM
  • Where: BJCC Theatre
  • Tickets

4. Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour

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P.S. Tickets to Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! make a perfect gift for any educators in your life. (BJCC)

Made by teachers for teachers, the hilarious comedians of Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour are bringing all new jokes to Birmingham. Whether you have classroom teaching experience or not, this will be an unforgettable night of laughter for all.

  • What: Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour
  • When: Friday, March 14, 2025 | 7:30PM
  • Where: BJCC Concert Hall
  • Tickets

5. We Them Ones Comedy Tour

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Don’t miss the We Them Ones Comedy Tour on March 15. (BJCC)

Hosted by beloved stand-up comic and actor Mike Epps, the We Them Ones Comedy Tour is your chance to see some of the hottest names in comedy as well as rising stars, including Kountry Wayne, Corey Holcomb, Lil Duval, Tony Roberts, Karlous Miller and Bubba Dubb.

  • What: We Them Ones Comedy Tour
  • When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 8PM
  • Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC
  • Tickets

6. The Legends of Laughter

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The Legends of Laughter are bringing an evening of laughs to Birmingham on Friday, April 11. (BJCC)

As the name suggests, The Legends of Laughter comedy tour features six of the biggest stars of stand-up comedy, each bringing a unique style that’s sure to leave you laughing. Don’t miss this chance to see Sommore—the “Diva of Contemporary Comedy”—Lavell Crawford, Arnez J, Don DC Curry, Guy Torry and Special K.

  • What: The Legends of Laughter
  • When: Friday, April 11, 2025 | 8PM
  • Where: BJCC Concert Hall
  • Tickets

7. Shane Gillis Live

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Shane Gillis skyrocketed to comedy fame after his first special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, dropped in 2021. (BJCC)

Whether you root for the Tide or yell “War Eagle,” Shane Gillis referring to Coach Nick Saban as “Alabama Jones” was one of the funniest moments of the college football season—and that was off the cuff! The famed comedian is taking his newest material to 27 cities across North America and Europe this year—including The Magic City.

  • What: Shane Gillis Live
  • When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 8PM
  • Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC
  • Tickets

8. Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows Tour

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Comedian Ali Siddiq will be in Birmingham this June. (BJCC)

Hailing from Houston, Texas, Ali Siddiq discovered his knack for making people laugh while behind bars—now, he’s bringing his talent across the country during his In The Shadows Tour. See why Ali has garnered such a dedicated fanbase during an evening of uncontrollable laughter.

  • What: Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows Tour
  • When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 7PM
  • Where: BJCC Concert Hall
  • Tickets

Which of these shows do you plan to see in 2025? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!

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