Veterans Day Comedy Weekend | Nov 7–8 in Arlington | Veteran Comedy Festiva
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport
Two nights of veteran-led stand-up in Arlington with Cerrome Russell and Chris Alan, plus stand-up and improv workshops on Sunday. Join us November 7 and 8 for the 2026 Veteran Comedy Festival in Arlington, Virginia , featuring nationally touring comedians, military veteran performers, and two nights of live stand-up comedy! OUR HEADLINERS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 8 PM CERROME RUSSELL Marine Corps Veteran Courtyard by Marriott | Crystal City, Arlington, VA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 7 PM CHRIS ALAN Retired Air Force Veteran Courtyard by Marriott | Crystal City, Arlington, VA Two military veteran headliners bringing professional stand-up comedy, national touring experience, and plenty of laughs to Northern Virginia. SINGLE-SHOW TICKETS Choose your show, bring a friend, and enjoy a night of great comedy! General Admission: Admission to your selected show. VIP: Premium admission to your selected show. GA Buddy 2-Pack: Two tickets to the same show at a discounted price. Tickets are available for Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8. Single-show tickets are valid only for the performance selected. STAND-UP & IMPROV WORKSHOPS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 12–3 PM Ever wanted to try stand-up comedy or improv? Join experienced comedy instructors for two interactive workshops designed to help participants develop creativity, confidence, and performance skills. No prior comedy experience required! Workshops are optional add-ons with separate registration. Workshop tickets do not include admission to the evening comedy shows. LOCATION Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport 2899 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202 COMEDY WITH A PURPOSE The Veteran Comedy Festival is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing veterans, military families, and the community together through live comedy. Your attendance helps support veteran performers, educational programming, and our efforts to provide sponsored festival access for recovering and disabled veterans. You don't have to be a veteran to attend. Everyone is welcome! Two nights. Two headliners. Two workshops.
