The Funniest Person In Louisville contest from Louisville Laughs runs from May 29 until July 9. This year is the biggest ever with 14 shows — 8 qualifying rounds, 4 semifinals and separate Semi-Pro and Amateur finals.
Niney-four standup comics are competing for more than $1,600 in prize money and bookings, including a paid spot on a Laughing Dad show with Danny Browning.
In addition, each show has a special guest closing it out while votes are counted.
Lineups, tickets and information below. Use the Promo Code from your favorite comic and save $2 per ticket online in the qualifying-round shows.
Qualifier #1
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Friday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Sean Turley
Devon Wells
Bryce Shell
Kristen Saunders
Kenny Maxberry
Elijah Perkins
Josiah Stine
Semi-Pro
Cody Walker
Ali Hussein
Sherry Hoenicke
Andrew Brown
Joseph Siegel
Special guest
Bonita Elery
Qualifier #2
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Sunday, May 31, 7 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Misty Hurt
Bre Fitz
Brad Brauser
Brian Rogers
Clayton Settle
Michael Wermuth
Charles Edward Davis
Semi-Pro
Ty Leach
Sean T. Hughes
Jacob Israel
Big Jake Hovis
Special guest
Lena Beamish
Qualifier #3
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Ben Scobee
Rowan Little
Danny Cox
Jim Whittenburg
Stevie G
Madison Greenwell
Jennifer Plumm
Semi-Pro
Christian Calaway
Alex Whittenburg
James Andrews
Luke Fitzgerald
Special guest
Keith McGill
Qualifier #4
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Sunday, June 7, 7 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Buelo
Zach Ryan Sterling
Lynn Benson
Connor Breece
Jazmin Smith
Gavin Ferckel
Griffin Heitz
Semi-Pro
Jamie Shade
Malcolm G
Jan Tatlock
Trina Bean
Rylan Owens
Special guest
Will McKenzie
Qualifier #5
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Dillen Sizemore
Zach Silverstein
Mac Daniels
Josh Burress
Jessica Veech
Trevor Johnston
Tripti Luna Rose
Semi-Pro
Moodie
Jordan Berry
JoJo Jones
Lane Glaze
Trevor St. Clair
Special guest
Danny Hucks
Qualifier #6
Roselynn Hill Winery, Jeffersontown
Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Johnny Doss
Luke Roy
Ken Ray
Destiny Jean
Michael Bond
Ethan Cash
Bob Coakley
Semi-Pro
Davy Adkins
Aisha the Comedian
Jammiej
Les Clendenin
Samuel Son
Special guest
Donna Watts
Qualifier #7
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Sunday, June 21, 7 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Trey Van Cleave
Nicole Donahue
Katie Gayer
Emma Rook
Alek
Khilih Boah
Caroline Houchins
Semi-Pro
Chuck Carman
Marty Quinn
CK Andrew
Jericho Puckett
Caroline Miller
Special guest
Kate Kremers
Qualifier #8
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
Sunday, June 28, 7 p.m.
The lineup:
Amateur
Aimee Jewell
Desirae
Michael Masters
Linda Parker
Charlie Hall
Jon Lenz
Georgia Hensley
Semi-Pro
Lucious Williams
Stephen Reilly
Adrian Gomez
Bri Munnich
Greg Simms
Special guest
Todd Probus
Semifinal #1
Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Lineup TBA
Special guest is Dan Alten.
The Promo Code from your favorite semifinalist will be worth $5 off tickets.
Semifinal #2
Wednesday, July 1, 7 p.m.
Lineup TBA
Special guest is Uncool Randy.
The Promo Code from your favorite semifinalist will be worth $5 off tickets.
Semifinal #3
Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m.
Lineup TBA
Special guest is Danny Browning.
The Promo Code from your favorite semifinalist will be worth $5 off tickets.
Semifinal #4
Wednesday, July 8, 7 p.m.
Lineup TBA
Special guest is Cory Miller.
The Promo Code from your favorite semifinalist will be worth $5 off tickets.
Semi-pro Final
Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m.
The Semi-Pro comics who made it through the qualifying and semifinal rounds compete to be named the Funniest Person In Louisville, and the audience helps decide the winner.
Special guest is 2025 winner John Dollar.
Amateur Final
Thursday, July 9, 9:30 p.m.
The Amateur comics who made it through the qualifying and semifinal rounds compete to be named the Funniest in Louisville, and the audience helps decide the winner.
Special guest is Ben Stewart.
Questions?
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