Comedy on State is Madison's downtown standup club, in the lower level of 202 State Street a block off the Capitol Square. It runs nationally touring headliners Thursday through Saturday — 7:00pm Thursdays, 7:00pm and 9:30pm Fridays and Saturdays — with Michael Che, Taylor Tomlinson, Mark Normand, Pete Holmes, Brian Simpson, Andrew Dismukes and Kam Patterson all on the current calendar. Wednesdays belong to the local scene: The Mic on State, the club's long-running open mic (doors 6:30pm, show 8:00pm, $5 at the door), draws 40-50 sign-ups for 20 spots, and the club hosts the annual Madison's Funniest Comic Competition each April. The showroom is 18+ with a two-beverage minimum, seating is first come first served, and there is elevator access from the first-floor lobby. Tickets are sold exclusively through Etix and are will-call only.
Top performers
EAT PRAY LEAVE
7:00 PMWed, Sep 16$31 – $42
PETE HOLMES
7:00 PMThu, Sep 17$48.50Sold out
PETE HOLMES
9:30 PMThu, Sep 17$48.50
PETE HOLMES
7:00 PMFri, Sep 18Sold out
PETE HOLMES
9:30 PMFri, Sep 18$48.50Sold out
PETE HOLMES
7:00 PMSat, Sep 19Sold out
PETE HOLMES
9:30 PMSat, Sep 19$48.50Sold out
Olivia Carter
6:00 PMSun, Sep 20$30
Phil Hanley
7:00 PMThu, Sep 24$42
Phil Hanley
7:00 PMFri, Sep 25$42
Phil Hanley
9:30 PMFri, Sep 25$42
Phil Hanley
7:00 PMSat, Sep 26$42
Phil Hanley
9:30 PMSat, Sep 26$42
Lucas Zelnick
7:00 PMWed, Sep 30$35 – $47Sold out
Lucas Zelnick
7:00 PMThu, Oct 1$35 – $47Sold out
Lucas Zelnick
9:30 PMThu, Oct 1$35 – $47
Lucas Zelnick
7:00 PMFri, Oct 2$35 – $47Sold out
Lucas Zelnick
9:30 PMFri, Oct 2$35 – $47Sold out
Lucas Zelnick
7:00 PMSat, Oct 3$35 – $47
Lucas Zelnick
9:30 PMSat, Oct 3$35 – $47Sold out
Lucas Zelnick
6:00 PMSun, Oct 4$35 – $47Sold out
Lucas Zelnick
8:30 PMSun, Oct 4$35 – $47
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: The Paradise Gothic Tour
6:00 PMTue, Oct 6$30 – $42
Emil Wakim
7:00 PMWed, Oct 7$31
Mark Normand
7:00 PMThu, Oct 8$54 – $66Sold out
Mark Normand
9:30 PMThu, Oct 8$54 – $66
Mark Normand
7:00 PMFri, Oct 9Sold out
Mark Normand
9:30 PMFri, Oct 9$54 – $66Sold out
Mark Normand
7:00 PMSat, Oct 10Sold out
Mark Normand
9:30 PMSat, Oct 10Sold out
Pete Lee
7:00 PMThu, Oct 15$30
Pete Lee
7:00 PMFri, Oct 16$30
Pete Lee
9:30 PMFri, Oct 16$30
Pete Lee
7:00 PMSat, Oct 17$30
Pete Lee
9:30 PMSat, Oct 17$30
Tommy Brennan
7:00 PMThu, Oct 22$30
Tommy Brennan
7:00 PMFri, Oct 23$30
Tommy Brennan
9:30 PMFri, Oct 23$30
Tommy Brennan
7:00 PMSat, Oct 24$30
Tommy Brennan
9:30 PMSat, Oct 24$30
Jeffrey Keller
6:00 PMSun, Oct 25$31 – $37
If I Was A Girl Tour
7:00 PMThu, Nov 12$30
If I Was A Girl Tour
7:00 PMFri, Nov 13$30
If I Was A Girl Tour
9:30 PMFri, Nov 13$30
If I Was A Girl Tour
7:00 PMSat, Nov 14$30
If I Was A Girl Tour
9:30 PMSat, Nov 14$30
Leah Rudick
7:00 PMThu, Nov 19$30
Brian Simpson
7:00 PMFri, Nov 20$30
Brian Simpson
9:30 PMFri, Nov 20$30
Brian Simpson
7:00 PMSat, Nov 21$30
Brian Simpson
9:30 PMSat, Nov 21$30
Liz Glazer
6:00 PMMon, Nov 23$30
Kevin Bozeman’s 21st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend
7:00 PMWed, Nov 25$48 – $60
Kevin Bozeman’s 21st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend
7:00 PMFri, Nov 27$31 – $42
Kevin Bozeman’s 21st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend
7:00 PMSat, Nov 28$31 – $42
Kevin Bozeman’s 21st Annual Thanksgiving Weekend
9:30 PMSat, Nov 28$31 – $42
Sam Morril
7:00 PMThu, Dec 10$42 – $54
Sam Morril
7:00 PMFri, Dec 11$42 – $54
Sam Morril
9:30 PMFri, Dec 11$42 – $54
Sam Morril
7:00 PMSat, Dec 12$42 – $54
Sam Morril
9:30 PMSat, Dec 12$42 – $54
Jamie Lissow: The Better Off Dad Comedy Tour
6:00 PMFri, Dec 18$31 – $42
Jamie Lissow: The Better Off Dad Comedy Tour
8:30 PMFri, Dec 18$31 – $42
Jamie Lissow: The Better Off Dad Comedy Tour
6:00 PMSat, Dec 19$31 – $42
Jamie Lissow: The Better Off Dad Comedy Tour
8:30 PMSat, Dec 19$31 – $42
Dustin Nickerson
7:00 PMThu, Jan 7$7.50 – $24
Dustin Nickerson
7:00 PMFri, Jan 8$30
Dustin Nickerson
9:30 PMFri, Jan 8$12.50 – $30
Dustin Nickerson
7:00 PMSat, Jan 9$30
Dustin Nickerson
9:30 PMSat, Jan 9$12.50 – $30
Joe List
7:00 PMThu, Jan 21
Caitlin Peluffo
7:00 PMThu, Feb 11$30
Caitlin Peluffo
7:00 PMFri, Feb 12$30
Caitlin Peluffo
9:30 PMFri, Feb 12$30
Caitlin Peluffo
7:00 PMSat, Feb 13$30
Caitlin Peluffo
9:30 PMSat, Feb 13$30
Usama Siddiquee
7:00 PMThu, Feb 25$35 – $47
Usama Siddiquee
7:00 PMFri, Feb 26$35 – $47
Usama Siddiquee
9:30 PMFri, Feb 26$35 – $47
Usama Siddiquee
7:00 PMSat, Feb 27$35 – $47
Usama Siddiquee
9:30 PMSat, Feb 27$35 – $47
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Kam Patterson
6:00 PMSun, Sep 13$31 – $42
Kam Patterson
9:30 PMSat, Sep 12$31 – $42
Kam Patterson
9:30 PMSat, Sep 12$31 – $42
Kam Patterson
7:00 PMSat, Sep 12$31 – $42Sold out
Kam Patterson
7:00 PMSat, Sep 12Sold out
Kam Patterson
9:30 PMFri, Sep 11$31 – $42Sold out
Kam Patterson
7:00 PMFri, Sep 11$31 – $42Sold out
Kam Patterson
7:00 PMThu, Sep 10$31 – $42Sold out
Ian Fidance
9:30 PMSat, Sep 5$7.50 – $31
Ian Fidance
7:00 PMSat, Sep 5$31
Ian Fidance
9:30 PMFri, Sep 4$7.50 – $31
Ian Fidance
7:00 PMFri, Sep 4$31
Ian Fidance
7:00 PMThu, Sep 3$7.50 – $31
Denny Love: Show Love Tour
9:30 PMSat, Aug 29$36 – $71
Denny Love: Show Love Tour
9:30 PMSat, Aug 29$36 – $71
Denny Love: Show Love Tour
7:00 PMSat, Aug 29$36 – $71
Denny Love: Show Love Tour
7:00 PMSat, Aug 29$36 – $71
Denny Love: Show Love Tour
9:30 PMFri, Aug 28$36 – $71
Denny Love: Show Love Tour
7:00 PMFri, Aug 28$36 – $71
KC Shornima
7:00 PMThu, Aug 27$7.50 – $30
Josh Wolf
9:30 PMSat, Aug 22$4 – $66
Josh Wolf
9:30 PMSat, Aug 22$4 – $66
Josh Wolf
7:00 PMSat, Aug 22$30 – $66
Josh Wolf
7:00 PMSat, Aug 22$30 – $66
Josh Wolf
9:30 PMFri, Aug 21$4 – $66
Josh Wolf
7:00 PMFri, Aug 21$4 – $66
Josh Wolf
7:00 PMThu, Aug 20$4 – $66
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
9:00 PMSat, Aug 15Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
9:00 PMSat, Aug 15Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
6:30 PMSat, Aug 15Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
6:30 PMSat, Aug 15Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
9:00 PMFri, Aug 14Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
9:00 PMFri, Aug 14Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
6:30 PMFri, Aug 14
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
6:30 PMFri, Aug 14Sold out
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
6:30 PMThu, Aug 13Sold out
Michael Che Live
9:30 PMSat, Aug 8
Michael Che Live
9:30 PMSat, Aug 8
Michael Che Live
7:00 PMSat, Aug 8Sold out
Michael Che Live
7:00 PMSat, Aug 8Sold out
Michael Che Live
9:30 PMFri, Aug 7$48Sold out
Michael Che Live
9:30 PMFri, Aug 7Sold out
Michael Che Live
7:00 PMFri, Aug 7Sold out
Michael Che Live
7:00 PMFri, Aug 7$48Sold out
Madison Comedy Week Presents All Stars
10:30 PMThu, Aug 6$7.50 – $18
Michael Che Live
8:00 PMThu, Aug 6$48Sold out
The Show on State
8:00 PMWed, Aug 5
Madison Comedy Week Presents Tight Fives on State
8:00 PMTue, Aug 4
Andrew Dismukes
9:30 PMSat, Aug 1$30
Andrew Dismukes
9:30 PMSat, Aug 1$30
Andrew Dismukes
7:00 PMSat, Aug 1$30
Andrew Dismukes
7:00 PMSat, Aug 1$30
Andrew Dismukes
9:30 PMFri, Jul 31$30
Andrew Dismukes
7:00 PMFri, Jul 31Sold out
Andrew Dismukes
7:00 PMThu, Jul 30$30
Every comedian who's been on a lineup at Comedy on State.
- Taylor Tomlinson3.2M
- Pete Holmes1.9M
- ALOK1.7M
- Mark Normand1.6M
- Lucas Zelnick1M
- Sam Morril1M
- Kam Patterson953.2K
- Denny Love907K
- Jeffrey Keller847.6K
- Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa805K
- Michael Che795.1K
- Leah Rudick788.3K
- Josh Wolf776.9K
- Dylan Carlino696.8K
- Phil Hanley671.3K
- Usama Siddiquee575.4K
- Dustin Nickerson533.4K
- Caitlin Peluffo413.4K
- Ian Fidance281K
- Pete Lee253.3K
- Jamie Lissow221.5K
- Joe List199.8K
- Brian Simpson199.2K
- Tommy Brennan186.5K
- Emil Wakim165.7K
- KC Shornima150.3K
- Luke Null116.5K
- Olivia Carter113.8K
- Kevin Bozeman99.6K
- Natasha Pearl Hansen86.5K
- Andrew Dismukes74.5K
- Sohrab Forouzesh71.4K
- Kieron Harrell52.4K
- Liz Glazer32.5K
- Kathryn Gongaware21.2K
- Tavaris Smith4.5K
- Nina Davis1.3K
