Legendary Laughs

The Vail Village will overflow with laughter and street magic this Memorial Day Weekend. More than 20 events means something for everyone. Comedy, Cinema and Magic! Free family entertainment will return thanks to Mark Masters Comedy. All pass holder events happen within a quick walk of the covered bridge in Vail Village.

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2026 Vail Comedy Festival Artists

Casey Balsham
#1 Comedy Album & Lifetime
VCF Headliner
Tom Thakkar
THE TONIGHT SHOW
VCF Headliner
Nick Vatterott
CONAN & FALLON
VCF Headliner
Robby Slowik
HBO & COMEDY CENTRAL
VCF Headliner
FILM@VCF
International Official Selections
Brian Bahe
Los Angeles, CA
VCF Official Selection
Key Lewis
Los Angeles, CA
VCF Official Selection
Harrison Skopes
Los Angeles, CA
VCF Official Selection
Parker Slavens
Dallas, TX
VCF Official Selection
Vishnu Akella
Los Angeles, CA
VCF Official Selection
Ty Raney
Montclair, NJ
VCF Official Selection
Elyssa Phillips
Los Angeles, CA
VCF Official Selection
Nathan Loe
Atlanta, GA
VCF Official Selection
Chip Nicholson
Los Angeles, CA
VCF Official Selection
Alan Snider
Chicago, IL
VCF Official Selection
Annick Adelle
Brooklyn, NY
VCF Official Selection
Ian Aber
Atlanta, GA
VCF Official Selection
Dana Marisa Schoenfeld
New York, NY
VCF Official Selection
Liz Stone
Las Vegas, NV
VCF Official Selection
Adam Tiller
Seattle, WA
VCF Official Selection
Travis Nye
NBC
VCF Magician
On A String (Film)
Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Before We Get Started (Film)
Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Tommy Hoarder and the Search for Missing Keys (Film)
Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Badmouth Grandma (Short)
Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Mark Markus & the Shark Carcass (Short)
Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Mashy Potatoes (Short)
Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Brush Me (Short)
Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Death’s Peak (Short)
Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
More Short Films
International
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

2026 Schedule

Events will be walking distance in Vail Village and include tons of fun! Comedy, Cinema, Magic and more! This year we have provided ample dinner time based on prior year's feedback

Multi-event passes, including a $30 film pass to all cinema events can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com Note: This movie screening is FREE, just show up   Experimental – Comedy – Surreal – Los Angeles Feature | United States | 81 MINUTES | English | Black & White A hoarder loses his keys inside the mess […]

Brush Me (Short) Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Death's Peak (Short) Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Mashy Potatoes (Short) Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
More Short Films International
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Tommy Hoarder and the Search for Missing Keys (Film) Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

1:00PM-2:00PM at Cucina (Lodge at Vail) Bring Photo ID for individualized credential pickup Festival merch available for sale You can also get your pass at any event (please arrive early and bring photo id)  

Inspired by all the awesome comedy you are enjoying?  Get on stage and try some jokes!  Bring a short set and sign up on-site.  Arrive and sign up by start time for best chance at stage time. At Cucina Just want to laugh?  This event is free and open to the public Learnmore Jonasi who […]

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm VIP Location

A kick-off party with comedians and VIP pass holders with beverages and catering.  Plus close-up magic! Location shared with VIP Passholders.

Need a single ticket, look for one here. How funny can one comic be in seven minutes?  You’ll find out in this rapid style showcase At Vail Comedy Festival there are special guests at every event, you have to show up to see who drops in. RIDGE + RIVER at Manor Vail  

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Vail Village

Find magician Travis Nye in Vail Village performing street magic

Travis Nye NBC
Vail Comedy Festival Magician
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Ridge + River (Manor Vail)

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com Find us in Manor Vail

Tom Thakkar THE TONIGHT SHOW
VCF Headliner

Magician Travis Nye will entertain kids of all ages at this free, open to the public magic show at the Cucina patio, sponsored by Mark Masters Comedy.  Part of the Vail Comedy Festival.  Bring your sunscreen!  Rain or shine, we will move indoors if it rains heavily.   GET FREE TICKETS    

Travis Nye NBC
Vail Comedy Festival Magician

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes (including a $30 FILM pass) always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com Comedy – Drama – Music – Women Feature | United States | 78 MINUTES | English A Juilliard-trained violist navigates the New York City freelance classical musician scene, playing gigs that often draw […]

Mark Markus & the Shark Carcass (Short) Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
On A String (Film) Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

Curated questions from audience for director Isabel Hagen following the Vail, CO premier of “On A String”. DIRECTOR’S NOTE As a filmmaker, showing a character’s anxieties on screen and having audiences relate to them can feel quite therapeutic. For this reason, getting to screen my film for an audience is always a privilege, and I’m […]

On A String (Film) Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

Inspired by all the awesome comedy you are enjoying?  Get on stage and try some jokes!  Bring a short set and sign up on-site.  Arrive and sign up by start time to guarantee stage time. Plus watch festival comedians work on their craft.  In year’s past we’ve seen comics fine tune jokes for late night […]

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm VIP Location

We have so many surprises in store for this special VIP event at a secret location to be revealed to VIP pass holders.  Definitely make time in your schedule to laugh, be amazed and have an unforgettable experience.  VIP Passholders will receive location by email.

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com Find us at Cucina in Lodge at Vail This comedy showcase will feature comedians from around North America plus a headliner and special guests!

Robby Slowik HBO & COMEDY CENTRAL
VCF Headliner
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Vail Village

In and around Vail Village catch magician Travis Nye performing

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com This show will in Sarah’s Lounge at the Christiania Lodge at Vail.  Note the bar will be closed for this event. This comedy show will feature comedians from around North America ending with a headlining […]

Casey Balsham #1 Comedy Album & Lifetime
VCF Headliner

Magician Travis Nye will entertain kids of all ages at this free, open to the public magic show at the RocketFizz stage in Lionshead at Sunbird Park.  Part of the Vail Comedy Festival.  Bring your sunscreen!   GET FREE TICKETS   RocketFizz Stage at Sunbird Park 555 E Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657  

Travis Nye NBC
Vail Comedy Festival Magician

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes (including a $30 FILM pass) always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com   Comedy – Documentary – Feature – New York City Feature | United States | 73 MINUTES | English Nearly every comedian has attempted and failed at warm up comedy, […]

Badmouth Grandma (Short) Short Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival
Before We Get Started (Film) Feature Film
FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com Festival passes grant free entry for this comedy event plus a magic show with Travis Nye.  This event will start with a comedy showcase and finish with a magic show. Individual tickets available to public.  […]

Travis Nye NBC
Vail Comedy Festival Magician

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com This show will in Sarah’s Lounge at the Christiania Lodge at Vail.  Note the bar will be closed for this event. This comedy showcase will feature a dozen comedians from around North America doing short […]

For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com Find us at Piney Ballroom in Manor Vail This comedy show will feature comedians from around North America ending with a headlining set from Andy Kaufman award winning comedian Nick Vatterott! Surprise appearances by headliners […]

Nick Vatterott CONAN & FALLON
VCF Headliner

Press

Coverage of the Vail Comedy Festival has included a front page story by the Vail Daily as well as pieces in the Aspen Times, Summit Daily and a "Best Bet" selection in the The Denver Post. Additional Vail Daily coverage has included a "Weekend Pick" and "Town Talk". We also received video coverage by Vail Valley Live. Media: contact for press passes.

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2026 LOCATIONS

Vail Village (all events walkable)

Vail, CO

All festival pass events are within walking distance of the iconic covered bridge in Vail Village. Steps from the free parking at Vail Village Transportation Center. Bus and public transportation use is encouraged. VIP event locations are only shared with VIP pass holders. Check out Shift Bikes (rental e-bikes) a sustainable and affordable transportation solution for Eagle County.

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