Boston Comedy Festival Contest Finals

The Boston Comedy Festival’s 26th Annual Comedy Contest comes down to one unforgettable night.

After eight preliminary rounds and a field of 96 comedians, the final eight will take the stage to battle for $7,000 in prize money and the title of Boston Comedy Festival Contest Champion.

The finalists won’t be announced until Friday, so you’ll have to be there to find out who made it through. These eight comedians have earned their spot and will be bringing their best material to the stage for one final shot at the top prize.

Past winners and finalists have gone on to headline theaters, land Netflix specials, and appear on late-night television, including Nate Bargatze (Netflix, The Tonight Show), Marc Normand (Netflix, Conan, The Joe Rogan Experience), Joe List (Netflix, The Tonight Show), Learnmore Jonasi (Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight, AGT), Dan Boulger (The Late Late Show), and Kelly MacFarland (Comedy Central, The View).

Who will be the next breakout comedian to emerge from this legendary competition?

The night will be hosted by Tony V, a Boston comedy legend with television credits including Seinfeld and Conan.

The festival will also celebrate its 2026 honorees, with this year’s award recipients to be announced soon.

Eight finalists. $7,000 on the line. One champion.

Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. All ages.