Last Word Comedy Festival Returns to Williamsburg January 29-February 1

The Last Word Comedy Festival in Williamsburg

The Last Word Comedy Festival is returning to Williamsburg, Virginia January 29-February 1, 2026! Four days of shows, workshops, and receptions featuring improv and stand up comedy acts from around the country. Check out the full schedule and purchase tickets now at lastwordfestival.com.

Get your Festival pass for access to 23 comedy showcases from Thursday, January 29 – Saturday, January 31.

Thursday night programming and all events at Precarious Beer Project are free to attend and do not require a festival pass.

Be sure to check out the festival workshops presented by headlining guest instructors on Saturday and Sunday. These require separate tickets.

The Last Word Comedy Festival is produced by AVAdventure Productions. Sponsored by the City of Williamsburg with additional support from Arts at William & Mary and Visit Williamsburg. 

Thursday, January 29:
7pm – Bluebird Improv Showcase at Phi Beta Kappa Hall (additional ticket required)
8:30pm – Charm Scene: Live at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
9:45pm – College Comedy Showcase at Precarious Beer Project (free, no pass required)

Friday, January 30:
4pm – Improv Showcase #1 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
4pm – Improv Showcase #2 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
5:45pm – Musical Improv Double Header at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
5:45pm – Improv Showcase #3 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
7:30pm – Who’s Live Anyway? at Phi Beta Kappa Hall (additional ticket required-SOLD OUT)
7:30pm – TJ and Dave at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
7:30pm – Improv Showcase #4 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
7:30pm – Stand-Up Showcase #1 at Precarious Beer Project (free, no pass required)
9pm – Stand-Up Showcase #2 at Precarious Beer Project (free, no pass required)
9:15pm – My Best Friend is Black at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
9:15pm – Improv Showcase #5 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
11pm – Improvised Chicago: The Musical at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
11pm – Trike at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 

Saturday, January 31:
10am – Workshops Round #1 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
1pm – Workshops Round #2 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
1:15pm – Theater Leadership Roundtable at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
2:15pm – Improvised Wicked Feat. Laura Hall at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
2:15pm – Improv Showcase #6 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
4pm – TJ & Dave at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
4pm – Improv Showcase #7 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
5:45pm – Trike at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
5:45pm – Improv Showcase #8 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
7:30pm – Who’s Live Anyway? at Phi Beta Kappa Hall (additional ticket required)
7:30pm – My Best Friend is Black at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
7:30pm – Improv Showcase #9 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
7:30pm – Standup Showcase #3 at Precarious Beer Project (Free, no ticket required)
9pm – Standup Showcase #3 at Precarious Beer Project (Free, no ticket required)
9:15pm – Cupid’s Corner at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
9:15pm – Improv Showcase #10 at Phi Beta Kappa Hall
11pm – Standup Headliners Feat. Luke Null at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 
11pm – All-Play Improv Jam at Phi Beta Kappa Hall 

Sunday, February 1:
10am – Informal Goodbye Brunch (more info coming soon)
12:30pm – “Paying Attention” Workshop with TJ & Dave (more info coming soon)

For more information and tickets go to www.lastwordfestival.com