The Caravan Comedy Contest is back for 2026.

More than 50 comics from across the region compete for cash and comedy bookings, and the audience helps decide who advances.

Qualifying rounds are Friday, Jan. 2, Saturday, Jan. 3, Wednesday, Jan. 7, Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9, all at 7:30 p.m. Semifinals are Friday, Jan. 9, at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. The finals are Saturday, Jan. 10, at 9:30 p.m.

Special guests each night. Look for the promo code from your favorite comic in the contest and save $5 per ticket in the opening rounds and semifinals.

Friday, Jan. 2, 7:30 -- qualifying round Ticket link

Saturday, Jan. 3, 7:30 -- qualifying round Ticket link

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 7:30 -- qualifying round (no open mic) Ticket link

Thursday, Jan. 8, 7:30 -- qualifying round Ticket link

Friday, Jan. 9, 7:30 -- qualifying round Ticket link

Friday, Jan. 9, 9:30 -- semifinal Ticket link

Saturday, Jan. 10, 7:30 -- semifinal Ticket link

Saturday, Jan. 10, 9:30 - finals Ticket link