Motor City Comedy Festival Set for September in Detroit and Hamtramck
The Motor City Comedy Festival is being held in Detroit and Hamtramck from September 16-20, featuring 13 headlining comedians and rising stars performing across several local venues.

Detroit, MI, September 4, 2026 — The Motor City Comedy Festival is scheduled to take place in the cities of Detroit and Hamtramck this fall, with events running from September 16 to September 20.
The festival will feature performances by 13 comedians, including both established headliners and emerging talent in the comedy scene. These performers are set to appear at various local venues throughout the designated festival area.
Specific details regarding the lineup of headlining comedians and rising stars were not provided in the initial announcement. Similarly, the exact number and names of the local venues hosting the performances have not yet been disclosed.
The event aims to bring a series of comedy shows to the region over the five-day period. Further information about individual show schedules, ticketing, and the full roster of comedians is expected to be released as the festival dates approach.
Story summarized from the original created by Steve Neavling on www.metrotimes.com, see more information here.