The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival returns in 2026!
Get ready to laugh under the open sky as comedy takes center stage in the great outdoors.
This is a NO MINOR event (19+). Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry.
Evening Shows Schedule
5:30pm – VIP & GA+ Doors
6:30pm – GA Doors
7:30pm – Program Starts
11:00pm – Curfew
Afternoon Shows Schedule
12:00pm – VIP & GA+ Doors
1:00pm – GA Doors
2:00pm – Program Starts
4:15pm – Curfew
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FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 2026 - BILL BURR LIVE
An Emmy and Grammy Award nominee, Bill Burr is a singular voice of his generation, defining his own path as a world-renowned comedian, director/writer/producer/star of a #1 film on Netflix, critically-acclaimed dramatic and comedic actor, writer, producer, and a genre-defining podcaster.
In 2026, Bill will shoot his film, Born Losers, which he will direct, co-write, produce and star in. He will star alongside Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong in Aaron Sorkin’s, The Social Reckoning, premiering in theaters on October 9, 2026. Bill’s eighth hour-long stand-up special, Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, was nominated for two Emmy Awards and premiered on Hulu on March 14, 2025. The streaming album, Drop Dead Years, was released on August 1 and earned Bill his second Grammy nomination. Bill received rave reviews in his Broadway debut starring alongside Kieran Culkin and Bob Odenkirk in David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, which ran from March through June, 2025. Bill’s film, Old Dads, which he directed, co-wrote and stars in, premiered in October 2023 as the most-watched film on Netflix in its first and second week of release. He hosted SNL for the second time on the Nov 9, 2024 post-Election show; he hosts the groundbreaking Monday Morning Podcast; in 2023 he was the first comedian to perform at the 5,000-seat ancient Roman amphitheater, The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, Greece; and in 2022 he made history as the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park.
PHONE FREE EXPERIENCE - AUGUST 28
Bill Burr’s performance on August 28 will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted on the festival grounds during that time. If you have a General Admission ticket you will be required to secure and lock your phone, smart watch and accessories in a Yondr pouch upon entry. If you have a VIP Club ticket, you will be required to secure your phone, smart watch and accessories in a Yondr pouch and lock it once you enter the VIP Club. If you have a VIP Reserved ticket, you will be instructed when to place your phone, smart watch and accessories in the provided Yondr pouch on your table and lock it. This process will be monitored by security and event staff. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, guests can access their devices during this period only in the designated Phone Use Area within the grounds. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space and event staff will unlock your Yondr pouch as you exit the grounds once the performance is complete. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the grounds by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 29, 2026 - ADAM RAY IS DR. PHIL LIVE ft. STEPH TOLEV & BRUCE BRUCE
With over 50 million views online and a special on Netflix, Dr. Phil LIVE has become one of the most fun things to see in comedy. From comedian/actor Adam Ray (Curb, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, The Heat) the live show provides a wild late-night feel with crowd interactions, standup, huge celebrity guests, surprise characters, and hilarious moments you can’t see anywhere else.
Steph Tolev caught fire on the “BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL” Netflix Special, that was taped as a part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture. Steph has been well-received at festivals all over the world, she can be seen performing all around LA, including The Comedy Store where she is a paid regular, and headlines clubs across the country.
With his place cemented as one of the true legends of comedy, comedian Bruce Bruce continues his career as one of the best in his craft. With a recognizable name and an impressive reputation, Bruce’s steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country – on stage, on TV, in film and on the written page. His wit, ability to improv, and infectious personality set him apart from other standup comedians. Although known for his adult comedy, Bruce prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh. He is no stranger to winning over new audiences - young, old, from all backgrounds - with every appearance he makes.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, 2026 - ANTHONY JESELNIK, PETE DAVIDSON, PETE HOLMES, JORDAN JENSEN
Anthony Jeselnik is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian. Over the past 25 years, he has performed all across the globe and has written, produced, and starred in three Netflix comedy specials: Thoughts and Prayers, Fire in the Maternity Ward, and his latest, Bones and All. Jeselnik also wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy special Caligula and the stand-up album Shakespeare. In addition to his stand-up, Jeselnik is an Emmy-nominated writer who created, produced, and starred in the cult-classic television series Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik and The Jeselnik Offensive, alongside his breakout performances on The Roast of Donald Trump and The Roast of Charlie Sheen.
Pete Davidson is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He recently wrapped filming How to Rob a Bank, directed by David Leitch for Amazon MGM Studios, set to be released September 2026. Davidson is the creator, executive producer, writer, and star of Bupkis, the critically acclaimed comedy series on Peacock inspired by his own life. From 2014 to 2022, Davidson was a cast member on SNL, becoming one of the youngest performers in the show’s history. He’s released multiple comedy specials, including Turbo Fonzarelli (2023) and Pete Davidson: Alive From New York (2020), both on Netflix, following his Comedy Central debut in 2016. He was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and included in Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in 2022. In 2020, Davidson co-wrote, executive produced and starred in the critically acclaimed film The King of Staten Island. Additional film credits include Dumb Money, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Trainwreck, The Suicide Squad, Big Time Adolescence, Set It Up, Meet Cute, Bodies, Bodies Bodies, Dog Man, Riff Raff, and The Home. Davidson stars opposite Eddie Murphy in Amazon’s hit heist film, The Pick Up.
Pete Holmes is the creator and star of HBO's Crashing (produced by Judd Apatow) and The Pete Holmes Show (produced by Conan O'Brien). He's also the star of CBS How We Roll as well as two HBO stand-up comedy specials. Pete is also the voice of the e*trade baby and was a guest writer/star on multiple episodes of The Simpsons. He's also proud to be the dumbest Batman on YouTube (Badman), the host of the wildly popular You Made It Weird podcast and the author of Comedy Sex God. He wrote this bio in third person. He napped shortly thereafter.
Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian and actor whose hour long comedy special, TAKE ME WITH YOU, recently debuted on Netflix. She's amassed over a million followers across her social media platforms and has nearly 1.3 views on her YouTube special. Jordan has built a strong digital following alongside her podcasts — co-hosting the fan-favorite “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” and hosting her own, “RIP Jordan Jensen.” This year, Jordan was spotlighted in Deadline's "The Future Of Funny: 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out In 2025", following her earlier recognition in Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know”. In 2021, she became the first female comic to win NY’s Funniest Stand-Up Award at the New York Comedy Festival. On stage at the Comedy Cellar, or on screen, Jordan’s comedy blends raw storytelling with fearless honesty, pulling from her unconventional upbringing and experiences on the road.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 30, 2026 - JEFF ARCURI: FRESH CUT ft. PETE LEE
Returning to GOCF with a special afternoon presentation, comedy sensation Jeff Arcuri. The Chicago Tribune calls Jeff Arcuri “a joke machine,” but he’s not! He’s a person! Jeff has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Laughs! on Fox, SiriusXM, and a plethora of comedy festivals around the country. Based in New York, Jeff can be seen nightly at The Comedy Cellar.
Pete Lee was the first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This happened after Jimmy personally attended one of Pete’s live shows in NYC and immediately invited him on the show. Pete’s joyful humor comes from his Midwestern roots. Raised in Janesville, WI by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, he was destined to pursue a career in entertainment. His multiple TV and festival appearances over the last 20 years prove this. If you haven’t heard of Pete Lee yet, prepare to tell other people.
SUNDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30, 2026 - MATT RIFE & FRIENDS
Returning to GOCF is comedy super star Matt Rife! Comedian/Actor/Producer/Writer/Author Matt Rife has cemented himself as one of biggest stand ups in the world through his top performing Netflix special and his remarkable engagement on social media where he has amassed over 39.4 million followers, and more than 3 billion views globally. Rife just released his first book, Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me, a memoir from Simon & Schuster. In his book, Rife reveals (without apology, of course) what led him to becoming comedy’s biggest lightning rod before he reached thirty, in a story full of bold and hysterical takes on everything from rap battles with ex-cons to Matt’s struggles with depression and his many brushes with failure before finally hitting it big.
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Rain or Shine: The event will proceed as scheduled, except in cases of hazardous weather.
Recording Policy: Photography, filming, and other forms of recording of performers without consent from the Festival and/or the Artists are strictly prohibited.
The vision of the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is and will always be to create an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. All while supporting the communities and celebrating the beautiful outdoor locations we visit.
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