Shane Gillis performing at the BJCC. (BJCC)

On Saturday, April 26, actor and comedian Shane Gillis made history at Legacy Arena at the BJCC by drawing a record-shattering crowd to his performance. At 16,344 tickets sold, the event marked the highest attendance for a comedy show at Legacy Arena in the venue’s 50-year history.

Shane Gillis sets new record in Birmingham

Last week, thousands of fans came to Legacy Arena at the BJCC to laugh with popular comedian Shane Gillis. Known for his unfiltered humor and rising stardom in the comedy world, Gillis has seen recent success with his Netflix special Beautiful Dogs, Netflix comedy show Tires and his podcast Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast.

Gillis’ success continued in Birmingham, with his April 26th show setting multiple records:

At 16,344 tickets sold, Shane Gillis has set the 50-year record for tickets sold to a single show by a comedian at Legacy Arena.
Gillis’ performance was the highest-selling show of any genre since Legacy Arena’s renovation in 2021.

Shane Gillis’ standout performance at the BJCC emphasizes Birmingham as a destination for top-tier entertainment and the ability for the BJCC to host vibrant, large-scale events that draw massive audiences.

“The BJCC is a premier destination for top-tier comedy, and the sold-out, record-setting Shane Gillis show is a testament to that.

We’re proud to offer a diverse comedy lineup that brings the biggest names and brightest rising stars to Birmingham, creating unforgettable experiences that continue to resonate with audiences across the region.”
Tad Snider, CEO/Executive Director of the BJCC.

Flashback: The BJCC broke all attendance records in March 2024, drawing in more than 212,000 guests to events like back-to-back concerts from Grammy-winning singer Zach Bryan, Monster Jam and the AMA Supercross Championship.

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