September 4-6, 2026 Bend, Oregon

BEND COMEDY FESTIVAL

The Bend Comedy Festival is a nonprofit celebration of stand-up, community, and creativity, happening every Labor Day weekend in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

Year one was a huge success thanks to you all! We sold out nearly every show and filled Bend with laughter. The festival featured 20+ events at venues throughout Bend including Midtown Ballroom, Volcanic Theatre Pub, The Capitol, and more bringing together audiences from across the region.

Bend Comedy Festival is presented by the Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation, a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every donation made and ticket sold supports future arts events in the community.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to stand-up, we can’t wait to share the next chapter with you.

Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses

Catch This Pre-Festival Show On July 5th at the Tower Theatre!

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Festival Passes

Limited Quantity Available Now!

All Access

$200

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VIP

$300

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“Wow! Hard to come up with words for how incredible this experience was. I didn’t know what to expect at a comedy festival it exceeded everything I could imagine. One of the best weekends of my life!”

- Ciarra B.

“We had a blast. We bought a Festival Pass which made it really easy to go between the different venues and events. It was a nice mixture of comedy (sketch, variety, stand up, etc.) so you didn't get tired of it being just one genre. They brought in comics from outside the area which is nice for those of us who go to comedy in Bend and Portland. It was hard to believe it was the first year because it was super well organized. Can't wait for next year!”

- Susana S.

“Great event! What an awesome amount of planning and attention to detail for a first year event! My girlfriend and I went full send and got the all access pass—worth every penny. We caught 80% of the shows. So many great acts, I can hardly wait to see how it grows.”

- Josiah H.

All Access Pass

Access to all Bend Comedy Festival events
Priority entry and seating
Exclusive festival merch
Local discounts and goodies
Valid all weekend September 4-6

$200

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VIP Pass

Everything included in the AA Pass plus..
First priority entry - skip the line!
Priority seating at all events
Access to the VIP-ONLY event
Exclusive local discounts and goodies
Valid all weekend September 4-6

$300

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Want to catch more than one show? A festival pass is the best way to enjoy the full weekend experience and get the most bang for your buck!

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Submissions Are Open For Bend Comedy Festival 2026!

The Bend Comedy Festival returns to Bend, Oregon September 4-6, 2026 after a completely SOLD OUT debut year. Every comedian and digital short featured at the festival is selected through submissions, this is your chance to perform in front of packed, enthusiastic audiences in one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

“Genuinely the best festival I’ve ever done. 100/10 experience.”
- Allie Lawrence, 2025 Submission Comic

Full guidelines and FAQs available on the submission page.

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Digital Short Submission

2025 Bend Comedy Festival Photos

A woman with curly hair holding a microphone on stage, making a surprised or distressed facial expression.

A woman stands on a stage, holding a microphone and smiling, with a backdrop that has various advertisements for potatoes and marijuana products.

A man with glasses and a beard holding a microphone on stage, with an expression of surprise or excitement, under purple stage lights.

A man holding a microphone on stage, wearing a black sweatshirt with 'Cosmic System' printed on it, beige pants, and standing next to metal scaffolding.

A young man holding a microphone and smiling on stage, with banners behind him displaying vegetables and marijuana advertisements.

An elderly woman with curly gray hair, wearing large black glasses, teal earrings, and a black shirt with a teal and black scarf, is speaking into a microphone on a dark stage.

A woman performs a stand-up comedy act on a stage with dark curtains in the background, wearing a colorful patterned skirt and a black sleeveless top, with a microphone in front of her and a stool beside her.

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What’s Next?

Submissions Close

May 15th, 2026

Comedian and Digital Short Submissions close for the 2026 Bend Comedy Festival!

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Festival Passes

May 1st, 2026
Festival passes are the best way to enjoy the whole weekend, grab yours now!

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Festival Merch

Missed out on merch over the festival weekend? Grab yours now and rep the Bend Comedy Festival year round.

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