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Top 5 Comedy Clubs in Chicago
Chicago’s comedy scene stretches from polished Old Town institutions to intimate independent rooms where local performers build new work. These five recurring venues offer the strongest mix of dependable calendars, distinct formats, and reasons to return.
Published 2026-07-22
01 Standup Comedy
Riddles Comedy Club
Riddles lists a weekly comedy schedule with open mic Mondays, weekend shows, and scheduled weeknight performances. The current listing shows weekly programming at Varies, based at Riddles Comedy Club · Alsip. Check the official calendar for the exact lineup, age policy, seating rules, and any food or drink minimum before booking.
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The Comedy Clubhouse
The Comedy Clubhouse features standup, improv, scripted comedy, and local comedy shows. The current listing uses a weekly calendar schedule, with exact times posted by The Comedy Clubhouse. Check the official calendar for the exact lineup, age policy, seating rules, and any food or drink minimum before booking.
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The Second City Chicago
The Second City Chicago posts a full calendar of sketch, improv, standup-adjacent shows, and revues. The current listing uses a weekly calendar schedule, with exact times posted by The Second City. Check the official calendar for the exact lineup, age policy, seating rules, and any food or drink minimum before booking.
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Zanies Chicago
Zanies Chicago lists touring headliners, local showcases, and recurring comedy nights. The current listing uses a weekly calendar schedule, with exact times posted by Zanies Comedy Club. Check the official calendar for the exact lineup, age policy, seating rules, and any food or drink minimum before booking.
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The Lincoln Lodge Shows
The Lincoln Lodge presents standup, sketch, variety, and local comedy programming throughout the week. The current listing uses a weekly calendar schedule, with exact times posted by The Lincoln Lodge. Check the official calendar for the exact lineup, age policy, seating rules, and any food or drink minimum before booking.
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