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    Punchlines, Pride & Provincetown

    June 22, 2026

    Provincetown’s summer comedy scene delivers big laughs in intimate venues, from stand-up and sketch comedy to drag, cabaret, and improv. National headliners, rising stars, and local favorites keep audiences entertained all season long, proving that in Provincetown, every summer night is a chance to laugh, connect, and celebrate.


    Judy Gold
    May 24, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
    Post Office Cabaret

    Judy Gold is back at the Post Office Cabaret for her 35th year performing her hilarious and cathartic stand-up act – yes, she’s that old – so what does that make you? CALL OF JUDY is what happens when great comedy collides with free speech, democracy, relationships, raising kids, life, death, and the 24/7 dumpster fire we call the news cycle. You’re not just watching, you’re enlisted!


    Conor Janda
    Jun 25, 2026
    Gifford House

    Comedian Conor Janda brings bold humor, quick wit, and charming storytelling to Gifford House in Provincetown. With sharp observations and an effortlessly engaging stage presence, Janda delivers an evening of laugh-out-loud comedy perfect for Provincetown audiences looking for smart, spirited nightlife entertainment this season.


    Joel Kim Booster
    Jun 26 & 27, 2026
    Pilgrim House

    Joel Kim Booster brings his sharp, hilarious stand-up to Pilgrim House in Provincetown, delivering bold, witty takes on culture, identity, and modern life in an intimate, laugh-filled night with four shows.


    Paula Poundstone
    Jul 11, 2026
    Payomet

    Get ready for an evening of uproarious laughter as the iconic comedian Paula Poundstone keeps us laughing and we’re excited to bring her back, this summer to the Payomet tent.


    Alyssa Edwards
    Jul 12, 2026
    Provincetown Town Hall

    Mark Cortale proudly presents Alyssa Edwards, the recent champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars Season One in a stand-up comedy show to celebrate Bear Week in Provincetown!  The Town Hall concert series will help raise funds for Sandy Hook Promise.


    The Duchess
    Jul 21, 2026
    Gifford House

    The Duchess brings its acclaimed blend of gay improv and stand-up to Provincetown’s Gifford House. Brooklyn’s funniest foursome delivers sharp wit, chaotic energy, and outrageous laughs in one unforgettable show.


    Liza Treyger
    Jul 23 – 26, 2026
    Pilgrim House

    Liza Treyger brings bold, hilarious stand-up to Pilgrim House in Provincetown—the Netflix favorite and late-night standout delivers sharp takes, fearless humor, and big laughs in a must-see comedy night packed with personality and punch.


    Suzanne Westenhoefer
    Jul 24 – 27, 2026
    The Red Room

    No one ever accused Suzanne Westenhoefer of being subtle, not the shuttle driver who took her to the airport, the woman she was in line with at the grocery store yesterday and certainly not her audiences. Subtle, she is not. Suzanne never does the same show twice. She can’t. She doesn’t write anything down. She charges boldly onto the stage and what happens is always a mystery and a delight.


    Robby Hoffman
    July 25, 2026
    Payomet @ Town Hall

    Robby Hoffman is an Emmy-winning writer, Emmy-nominated actor, and comedian whose work spans stand-up, television, and podcasting– and we’ll meet her in Provincetown. Join like-minded fans and Robby herself for an exclusive meet and greet following the performance.


    Seth Meyers
    Aug 2, 2026
    Payomet

    Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer, New York Times bestselling author and host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” since 2014– and he’s coming back to Truro at Payomet to perform TWO SHOWS.


    Michael Henry & Tim Murray
    Aug 5, 2026
    Pilgrim House

    At Pilgrim House in Provincetown, viral comedy stars Michael Henry & Tim Murray deliver stand-up, crowd work, advice, improvised songs, and dancing. Fresh from OUTtv’s Wish You Were Queer, expect big laughs and irresistible charm.


    Matteo Lane
    Aug 7 & 8, 2026
    Payomet @ Town Hall

    Back by popular demand, Payomet presents two nights with Matteo Lane at Provincetown Town Hall with globe-trotting comic delivering sharp wit, musical flair, and outrageous storytelling in an unforgettable, laugh-packed Provincetown event you won’t want to miss live.


    Fortune Feimster
    Aug 14 & 15, 2026
    Payomet @ Town Hall

    At Provincetown Town Hall, Payomet welcomes the affable, charismatic, and one-of-a-kind Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits. Through sharp storytelling and confessional comedy, the beloved comedian, writer, and actor finds humor in everyday life, bringing audiences together with laughter, warmth, and plenty of heart.


    Roz Hernandez,
    Aug 27 – Sep 7, 2026
    Pilgrim House

    Roz Hernandez, transgender comedian, brings sharp, fearless comedy to Pilgrim House in Provincetown—the acclaimed standup, podcaster, and TV star delivers bold storytelling, queer insight, and laugh-out-loud moments in a must-see night of wit and warmth.


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