2023 Milwaukee Comedy Festival promises 8 days of laughs

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The 2023 Milwaukee Comedy Festival is scheduled to showcase a variety of comedic talent from across the nation. Producers Matt Kemple and Kaitlin McCarthy discussed details when they joined us on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Scheduled from Sunday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 8, the event is set to feature 13 shows in seven venues across Milwaukee.

Kyle Kinane, known for appearances on Conan and The Tonight Show, will headline at The Pabst Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m.

Additional key performers include Kelly Ryan, featured in Portland's Funniest, kicking off the festival at Lakefront Brewery on Oct. 1; Todd Barry of Bob’s Burgers fame at Shank Hall on Thursday, Oct. 5 and Dave Stone, recognized from The Late Late Show, closing the festival at The Laughing Tap on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Tickets range from $10 to $35 and are available now via the festival's website. On the day of each show, tickets can also be purchased at each venue's box office 30 minutes prior to the event, based on availability.