Comedy on State

Wisconsin's premiere comedy club, we host the best comics working today and the best crowds anywhere! Thursday nights are student nights!

Our friendly staff, hysterical entertainers, intimate atmosphere and full service bar will make Comedy on State your favorite spot! We offer weekly shows on Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and 10:00 pm. You can’t afford to miss The Mic on State every Wednesday night! One of the largest open mics in the country; we start at 9 pm with only $5 cover and drink specials all night long

07/27/2024

DON’T MISS PETE HOLMES!
August 1-3

Tickets are scarce - 10 o’clock shows available!

07/26/2024

JULIAN McCULLOUGH this weekend. Four shows - seats filling up - don’t miss out!

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/26/2024

Some photos of our incredible Thursday night show with headliner Jake Snell - feature Jeff Brumfield - host Shawn Vasquez. we also had some killer guest spots by Kevin Schwartz and Chelby Morgan.

Four shows with Julian McCullough next!

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/25/2024

Some big weekends coming up!

And this is just in the IMMEDIATE term.

Meaning if you don’t get tickets immediately, you’ll likely not be able to 😬

Pete Holmes August 1-3
Nimesh Patel August 11-12
Ali Siddiq August 16-18

Join us!

07/24/2024

It’s Wednesday - and we all know what that means! We start our work week here at the club with the always hilarious “The Mic on State”

The birthing ground for the fantastic comedians that come in and out of the scene here in Madison, you’re sure to find someone you love! And also maybe a comic that’s funny hehehe

But for real - come hang! Excellent drink specials to boot 👢

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/22/2024

Wednesday and Thursday shows during Madison Comedy Week!

Kicking off our 7 show run with an amped-up version of the mic on state - a showcase of standout standups, and Roast Battle Chicago in the Thursday late spot!

Wednesday is walk-up only - Thursday tickets available on our site!

Julian McCullough - Comedy on State - Madison's Local Comedy Club 07/20/2024

💥 JULIAN McCULLOUGH 💥
July 26 - 27!

Julian McCullough is an American actor, writer, producer, and comedian best known for his appearances on Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, Chelsea Lately, and Guy Code. He is the host of the BE FUNNY tour w/ Nate Bargatze.

He has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, NPR’s This American Life, and starred in his own half hour special on Comedy Central. You can catch him every Saturday as host of TBS’ “Very Funny News” and on MTV2’s hit series Guy Code. He has contributed to countless pop culture talking head shows and has hosted three stand alone specials for VH1.

Come catch a show with Julian!

Julian McCullough - Comedy on State - Madison's Local Comedy Club Julian McCullough is an American actor, writer, producer, and comedian best known for his appearances on Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, Chelsea Lately, and Guy Code. He is […]

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/19/2024

What a great show last night. FOUR MORE to go!

Get your tickets while you can and join the fun!



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07/18/2024

If you haven’t gotten Pete Holmes tickets yet - your time is running out! RUN - don’t walk - to your preferred device to order tickets today.*

* you could also just do it on the phone that’s in your hand right now

Join us for Pete Holmes: The Feelin’ It Tour August 1-3!

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/18/2024

The many faces of Duncan Trussell are all in town this weekend. Come see a show - you’ll truly enjoy yourself.

Side note: this is probably the only comprehensive list of all of these costumes 😂

We’ll see ya there, Madison!

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/17/2024

💥 JULY 25 - 27 We've got TWO headliners 💥

25th - JAKE SNELL! Jake is a Chicago comic who cut his teeth in the Madison scene as a regular at our club and shows around town for the better part of a decade. He went from signing up on the Wednesday open mic to headlining the club which is AMAZING and you should all come out to support 👏

26th - 27th JULIAN McCULLOUGH! Julian has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, has a half hour special on Comedy Central, and is the host of the BE FUNNY tour with Nate Bargatze. A killer comic with a storied career 🙏

Come on out to a show next weekend!

07/17/2024

Chad Daniels is one of our all-time favorites. He just dropped a Netflix special “Empty Nester” that you should check out ASAP!

Oh, what’s that? He’s also at the club October 3-5?

Oh, wow. That’s really cool 😎 you should go to that ❤️

07/17/2024

THE MIC ON STATE - where a good night becomes great.

Alright - enough rhymes. 9pm is the time.

We’ll see you there - after concerts on the square.

🤦🏽‍♀️

07/16/2024

Tickets are going quick for Duncan Trussell this weekend!

Live in the moment - and get yours today!

It will be an excellent weekend of shows, we’re pumped!

See ya there 👀

07/14/2024

Still some limited seats available for Hannibal Buress Monday pop-up!

Doors at 6 - Show at 7!

TIX> https://madcom.club/Hannibal24

If you missed out on Sunday, this is your chance to secure a spot!

Comedy on State's upcoming events 07/13/2024

MONDAY SHOW ADDED
Hannibal Buress
Sunday 3p & 6p
Monday 7p
TIX> https://madcom.club/Hannibal24

Hannibal's Pop-up style shows reinforce why it's important to follow our announcements for the latest and greatest 😎

Comedy on State's upcoming events Find out what's going on at Comedy on State before you miss out!

07/13/2024

Duncan Trussell July 18 - 20!

From Cartoon Network’s Emmy-winning “Adventure Time”, his podcast “The Duncan Trussell Family Hour”, and the Netflix series “The Midnight Gospel” - Duncan Trussell is an absolute gem of a human being and an exceptional comedian as well.

COME SEE A SHOW BEFORE TICKETS ARE GONE!

Duncan Trussell - Comedy on State - Madison's Local Comedy Club 07/13/2024

Duncan Trussell July 18 - 20!

From Cartoon Network’s Emmy-winning "Adventure Time", his podcast "The Duncan Trussell Family Hour", and the Netflix series "The Midnight Gospel" - Duncan Trussell is an absolute gem of a human being and an exceptional comedian as well.

COME SEE A SHOW BEFORE TICKETS ARE GONE!

Duncan Trussell - Comedy on State - Madison's Local Comedy Club Duncan Trussell is a stand up comedian, podcaster and actor. He grew up in North Carolina and got a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. […]

07/13/2024

MO GOOD TONIGHT!

Only a little bit of room left for ya - come catch a fantastic headliner with a supporting cast to match 🔥

Comedy on State's upcoming events 07/12/2024

💥Hannibal Buress 💥
July 14
3pm & 6pm
TIX > https://madcom.club/Hannibal24

Don't Sleep!

Comedy on State's upcoming events Find out what's going on at Comedy on State before you miss out!

Photos from Comedy on State's post 07/12/2024

Thursday night in the books - final night with Chastity is TONIGHT!

Such a fun bunch from start to finish. Chastity Washington is a national treasure.

07/11/2024

💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥 Michael Yo “Do I Lie?” tour November 7-9!

A 2-time Emmy nominee, heard on the Joe Rogan Experience, a regular on The Adam Carolla Show and fresh off his critically acclaimed comedy special “I Never Thought”, Michael Yo is a comedian, actor and host keeping busy in all of Hollywood’s platforms.Michael is a proud father and loving husband with a bottomless pool of material about his family. In stand up, Michael came up under the wings of Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy and now headlines all over the country. He also appeared on season 15 of America’s Got Talent; Michael received a yes from all four judges and made it to the Quarter-Finals.

As an actor, Michael stars in the Apple TV+ series “Amber Brown,” recurred on “Kevin Can Wait,” shot the Damon Wayan Jr.’s pilot “Happy Together” for CBS and was a principal in Facebook Watch’s first sitcom series, “Starter Pack.” As a host, Michael can be heard every weekday on SiriusXM’s Pop2K. He also hosts his own “Yo Show” podcast, which often includes conversations with fellow entertainers and influencers. Michael has interviewed Joseph Gordan Levitt, Kevin Hart, The Rock, Dane Cook, Jo Koy, Ne-Yo, Jennifer Aniston, Tone Bell, Donnell Rawlings, Craig Conant, Jim Jeffries, Rick Fox and more.

07/11/2024

Always a blessing when Chastity comes by to rock the stage 🏆

Come and be blessed with an excellent show ❤️

Thursday & Friday!

07/10/2024

You know what it is, folks. The Mic on State!

Come early because it’s walk-up only! That way you can grab a drink, grab a seat, and get your laugh on pronto.

9pm sharp!

07/10/2024

This Saturday for one-night-only, it doesn’t get Mo Good than this!

Mo Good is an up and coming female comedian from the south side of Chicago. This mother of two has headlined at comedy clubs all over the country including The Laugh Factory, Riddles, The Comedy Bar, and The House of Blues. Best known for her hilarious story telling on and off stage. Hosting several events, producing local showcases all while working in Healthcare, this artist never runs out of relatable material.

Come check out MO’s headlining debut at the club!

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