TULSA, Okla. – The Blue Whale Comedy Festival is returning to Tulsa’s Arts District for its 11th year, bringing four days of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy to multiple venues across downtown.
The festival runs Aug. 20-23 and will feature more than 75 national and regional comedians and improv performers, along with after-parties, a comedy gameshow and other special events. This year’s festival embraces the Route 66 Centennial with the theme, “Get Your Kicks at Blue Whale Comedy Festival 2026.”
National comedians headline the festival
This year’s lineup includes nationally known comedians Chris Fleming, Demetri Martin, Melissa Villaseñor, Wolves of Glendale, Jay Jurden, Ehsan Ahmad and Conor Janda.
Festival organizer Bailie Moellers said the event has helped establish Tulsa as a destination for comedy while creating opportunities for local performers…