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 (18+). Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry.
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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
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 17, 2026 - JIM GAFFIGAN, JOHN CRIST, RYAN HAMILTON
Jim Gaffigan is an eight-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. His 11th special, The Skinny, premiered on Hulu last winter as the streamer’s first ever original stand up special for their new comedy vertical, Hularious, and garnered almost 100 million clip views online. Gaffigan is a top ten comedian according to Forbes’ most recent comedy list and top ten earning comedian in Pollstar. He released his 10th comedy special, Dark Pale, in 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, an unprecedented achievement for the comedian/actor. Dark Pale was met with critical fanfare with The New York Times calling it, ‘his best yet.” In 2021 Gaffigan released his 9th special, Comedy Monster, on Netflix which was nominated for a Grammy Award. He was also recently awarded for being the first comedian to reach one billion streams on Pandora. He and his wife currently live in Manhattan with their five loud and expensive children.
Joining Jim are John Crist and Ryan Hamilton. John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast — even ending 2023 as one of Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, Ryan Hamilton is one-of-a-kind. He’s been named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch. In addition to regular television appearances and a non-stop headlining tour, you can watch his first stand-up special, the one-hour original Happy Face, on Netflix.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 18, 2026 - JEFF ARCURI: FRESH CUT ft. EMMA WILLMANN
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.
Emma Willmann is a stand-up comedian, actress, and podcaster originally from Blue Hill, Maine. A comic who’s mastered chaos under control, Willmann’s vibrant presence, warmth, and unflinching honesty make her a comedian to be reckoned with. She was a part of the inaugural season of Netflix’s The Lineup, and has made memorable appearances in CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Judd Apatow’s Crashing and The Good Fight on Paramount+. Willmann has also made multiple appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and is a regular at the prestigious Comedy Cellar in New York City.
SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 18, 2026 - AZIZ ANSARI, PETE DAVIDSON, JORDAN JENSEN, ROBBY HOFFMAN
Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series MASTER OF NONE for which he has won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. In October of 2025, he will release the film GOOD FORTUNE which he wrote, directed, and costars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION. In 2019, he released his 5th standup for Netflix entitled RIGHT NOW directed by Spike Jonze to critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His latest special NIGHTCLUB COMEDIAN is now streaming on Netflix.
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
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.
Robby Hoffman is an Emmy-winning writer, Emmy-nominated actor, and comedian whose work spans stand-up, television, and podcasting. In 2025, she was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" and her debut Netflix stand-up special, Robby Hoffman: WAKE UP, directed by John Mulaney premiered globally. Born in Brooklyn and raised in a large Hasidic Jewish family before moving to Montreal, The New York Times describes Robby as a “bulldozing stand-up,” comparing her to Larry David, noting her “mountain-out-of-a-molehill kvetching, but her hilarious rage makes her sound like a modern lesbian Andrew ‘Dice’ Clay.” The New York Times also praised her Patreon podcast Too Far as "an addictive listen.” Robby Hoffman has been hailed as “the future of comedy” by The Daily Beast, “an original comic talent” by The Wall Street Journal, and a “delightful oddball” by The Hollywood Reporter, while Decider wrote that “to witness her performance is to see someone who stands out so distinctly from her contemporaries."
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 19, 2026 - ADAM RAY IS DR. PHIL LIVE FT. BIG JAY OAKERSON & DONNELL RAWLINGS
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.
Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals over the last 20 years. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce.
Donnell Rawlings is a dynamic force in comedy, captivating audiences worldwide as a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Since the release of his Netflix special A New Day—produced by longtime collaborator Dave Chappelle—Rawlings has solidified his reputation as a comedy heavyweight. Chappelle himself praised him, saying: “I’ve been doing this a long time, and comedians like Donnell are not only friends but have inspired my own career. Anyone in the comedy community knows their names and knows their time to shine is long overdue. I am proud to be a part of this moment.”
SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 19, 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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