Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Comedy Festival?
Where is The Comedy Festival located?
When did The Comedy Festival Start?
Who performed last year?
What's the environment like?
How long should I expect to be entertained?
How far in advance should I order tickets?
Are there any hotel room and ticket packages?
Where can I find a complete schedule for The Comedy Festival?
Are there any special events?
- The Comedy Festival is a three-day comedy event that takes place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Nov. 20-Nov. 22 (Thursday-Saturday) TCF will present multi-artist performances, tributes, stand-up and sketch comedy as well as live televised special events.
- For more information, visit the TCF website at www.thecomedyfestival.com and sign up for our email updates.
- The Comedy Festival takes place within Caesars Palace, one of the original homes of Las Vegas comedy. Located conveniently on the Las Vegas strip just minutes from McCarran International Airport, Caesars Palace offers patrons on-site shopping in the infamous Forum Shops, luxurious gardens, an exciting nightlife at PURE, Vegas's hottest club, the newly celebrated Guy Savoy restaurant and Qua Baths and Spa. Caesars Palace welcomes the return of The Comedy Festival this November for its third year. Individual shows will be held in multiple venues within Caesars Palace including:
- The Colosseum:
- Located on the Casino level
- Seats 4100 guests
- Features headline talent.
- Palace Ballroom:
- Located on the 4th floor
- Seats 2200
- Features star talent.
- Augustus Ballroom:
- Located on the 4th floor
- Seating fluctuates from 800-2000
- Features specialty performances.
- Emperors Ballroom:
- Located on the 4th floor
- Seats over 300
- Stand-up comedy club
- The Roman Plaza Amphitheatre:
- Located on the Caesars Palace grounds
- The Festival Village, located in the Roman Plaza, is a FREE live interactive
environment, featuring entertaining sponsor lounges, cash bars, celebrity
appearances and many special events where guests can win free gifts and
tickets to shows.
- The Festival Village schedule is TBA. Check www.thecomedyfestival.com for details.
- Organized by HBO & AEG Live and sponsored by TBS, the first TCF took
place November 17-19, 2005.
- Last year's performers included Bill Maher, Bob Saget, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Dave Attell, Dane Cook, George Lopez and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
- Last year's TCF also offered live special events including:
- Chris Rock -"The Comedian" Award
- A Salute to the Troops and USO hosted by Jay Mohr and Carmen Electra
- Comic Relief 2006 with co-hosts Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams, simulcast on HBO and TBS, featuring a superstar roster of talent, including Ray Romano, Susie Essman, Lewis Black, Jimmy Kimmel, D.L. Hughley, Roseanne Barr and many more.
- While there is no age requirement, some shows are intended for adult audiences. To drink or gamble in the casinos, you must be 21.
- Upscale nightclub attire is recommended. No sneakers, boots, sandals, jerseys, athletic ware, hats or shorts are allowed.
- TCF lasts three days, November 20 - 22.
- Live shows are available in the evening, generally 6:30pm – 1 or 2am.
- Live shows last about 1-2 hours.
- Tickets will be available at the end of September.
- We recommend purchasing tickets in advance if you plan on attending.
- Tickets may be available at the box office the day of the performance, subject to availability.
- Festival Village in the Roman Plaza: Throughout the four-day festival, guests can enjoy a hip and interactive environment including, live entertainment, music, special events, celebrity signings, giveaways and contests at the Festival Village all FREE! The TCF Festival Village will be located in the Roman Plaza amphitheater outside of Caesars Palace. The schedule will be announced shortly.
- More Special Events TBA. Check back for updates!