Toxic Waves
MadLab 227 N 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesJustin Golak’s comedy offers a brutal but thoughtful take on all the things your mom told you not to talk about in polite conversation. Delivered with just the right amount of infamous Golak charm, he’ll only leave you with a small urge to punch him in the face and a more pressing one to hear what he said again.
Stand Up Showcase @ Nest
The Nest 2643 N High Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesWe’re delighted to partner with Columbus Comedy Festival to celebrate so many wonderful acts in our city – and this time, just like our own Nestival – CCF brings lots of special guests over the entire week/weekend! Wednesday standup showcase features the following comics doing 8 minute sets, all hosted in our beloved Birdhouse Stage.
River Butcher
Columbus Performing Arts Center 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesRiver Butcher is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, and writer. His first half-hour special “A Different Kind of Dude” debuted on Comedy Central’s Youtube channel and was called “a masterclass in culture war commentary” by Esquire.com. The special also garnered the title of “Some of the Best Jokes of 2022 So Far.”
Jordan Rock
The Kee 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesJordan Rock is best known for his three seasons on Judd Apatow’s Netflix series LOVE. Jordan can most recently be seen on HBO Max’s LOVE LIFE opposite William Jackson Harper and in Netflix’s PETE DAVIDSON PRESENTS: THE BEST FRIENDS from the Netflix is a Joke festival.
Rob Ward
Columbus Performing Arts Center 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesCleveland’s own funny guy Rob Ward is bringing his talents home! You’ve seen him on Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City”, Martin Lawrence’s “LIT AF” Tour, Drybar comedy, and he was a winner on “Showtime at the Apollo”.
Saul Trujillo
The Kee 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesSaul Trujillo is stand-up comedian with blue collar roots in Stockton, CA. His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and Just For Laughs.
Kelly Collette & Keith Bender
Funny Bone Columbus 145 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH, United StatesThe Funny Bone is featuring a double-headliner show with Kelly Collette and Keith Bender! You won't want to miss this one!
Hot People Near You: A Sketch Comedy Show
Hashtag Comedy Co. 1253 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesHot People Near You is a sketch comedy show featuring some of Columbus' most seasoned comedians and comedy writers. If you enjoy Tim Robinson or SNL, check out "How People Near You"
Drunk PowerPoint
MadLab 227 N 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesA highlight reel of top tier presenters from the monthly Drunk PowerPoint series. See the best, most hilarious, and strangest slideshow presentations we have to offer!
Justine Marino
Columbus Performing Arts Center 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesJustine Marino is a comedian, host, writer and producer who realized her love for comedy at The Groundlings School shortly after moving to Los Angeles.
Olivia Flood-Wylie
Columbus Performing Arts Center 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesOlivia Flood-Wylie is a Los Angeles-born comedian who moved to Amsterdam to achieve her lifelong dream of not being in America anymore. After three years in Amsterdam, she is now back in Los Angeles, and trying her best to remain positive about traffic.
Female AF
The Kee 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesThe ongoing series "Female AF" — produced by Nickey Winkelman — will take place during the Columbus Comedy Festival, featuring some amazing women in comedy.