Yes— All-Access Passes cover 20+ events over Labor Day Weekend (Aug 29-31). Passholders also score local discounts, exclusive pop-up shows, merch perks and first-come seating at every venue.

The Bend Comedy Festival is a nonprofit celebration of stand-up, community, and creativity- happening Labor Day Weekend 2025 in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

Absolutely. Every headliner, showcase and specialty show has its own ticket link on the events page.

Usually, but it’s risky. Door quantities are limited and walk-up prices are higher than advance sales or passes. Grab tickets online to lock in the best deal and guarantee a seat.

Either works: passes cover everything; single tickets cover just that show.

Doors open 30 min before showtime (60 min for headliners). Passholders who want prime seats should line up early- venues are first-come, first-served.

All pass holders will receive a festival tote, sticker pack, drink/food discounts at partner businesses, access to exclusive events, local goodies, and access to after-parties (21+).

Yes! Email info@bendcomedyfestival.com for sponsor decks or nonprofit ticket requests.

Tickets are non-refundable unless a show is canceled, but you’re welcome to transfer them to another person just email us the name of the new ticket holder and we’ll take care of making sure they’re all set.

Fill out the volunteer form on our site. Three short shifts = a free All-Access Pass, a festival T-shirt and eternal gratitude.

Classic stand-up showcases, nationally touring headliner shows, Bend’s favorite joke competition, comedic jazzercise, a mind-reading magician, musical comedy, sketch, digital shorts, a queer comic showcase, and much more. It’s a little bit of everything, and it’s all made to be fun, welcoming, and genuinely good.

The Bend Comedy Festival is run by a queer and women led nonprofit, the Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation. BCAF is here to spotlight fresh voices and bring world-class comedy to Central Oregon while making it accessible to everyone.

Every dollar from tickets, passes, and sponsorships circles right back into the community and the art form:

Access & Equity: We earmark a portion of sales to underwrite blocks of free tickets for local nonprofits that serve veterans, seniors, low-income families, and kids who dream of working in the arts.

Artist Support: We cover lodging and fair pay for performers so emerging comics can afford to bring their voices to Bend.

Local Economy: We hire Bend crews, rent Bend venues, and partner with Bend businesses to keep festival dollars circulating close to home.

Long story short: when you buy a pass, you’re not just buying access to these events- you’re funding free seats for neighbors who need them and fueling a sustainable comedy scene in Central Oregon.