Black Comedy Fest Kansas City SZN 2

Happening October 7-11, 2026 is Kansas City’s First & Missouri’s Only Comedy Festival Centering Black Voices & Black Joy!

Located predominantly in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District along with the Crossroads, Westport and South KC (Our Spot KC)

Community Clean Up Project, 10/7 4:30pm-6:30pm 21st & Vine, supplies (gloves, pickers, bags & vest) provided for the first 40 sign-ups

Tickets: $15 online, $20 at door; unless otherwise specified as “register” on festival schedule. Use code KC360 for $5 off.

Headliners: Moneisha Williams (Homegrown Headliner, KCMO, Stand-up), Damilola Apotieri (Abuja, Nigeria, Improv), Talia Clay (Chicago, Standup) and a special Panel: “Winning With Laughter” hosted by Brent Darden (KCMO, Think to Win events)

Featuring: Nick Nichols (STL, stand-up), Decarcerate KC’s Black Council Panel (KCMO. Registration Required, Donations Accepted)

Workshops: “Comedy & Creative Writing” 10/9 with Hilari Holt & Damilola, “Reparations on the Move” 10/9 with Janay Reliford, KC Reparations Coalition & “Playprov Ensemble” 10/10 (morning) with Damilola (all experience levels welcome), performs in Playrov showcase, 10/10 (evening)

BCFKC Selected Performers: Flava Flavor Flavour (improv), Dr. Holly (stand up), Tiffanee Lee (stand up), Ihea Inyama (stand up), Ronni Jay (stand up), August O’neal (stand up), Walter Battle (stand up), Red (stand up), Charrina Scott (stand up), SaVaughn Mcclaine (stand up), The Hil & I (improv), Tiffany Michelle Foster (stand up), D Anthony (stand up), U People (improv), Tyler Korso (stand up), The Black Card Experience (filmed sketch)