Big Comedy Names Are Set to Light Up the Arlington Drafthouse Through Mid-2026

The Arlington Cinema N’ Drafthouse is gearing up for an unusually packed comedy calendar featuring SNL alumni, TV favorites, and national touring acts. The venue, located on Columbia Pike, has announced a long list of performers scheduled from late 2025 through mid-2026, and every show is available for ticket purchase through the official Arlington Drafthouse website at https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com.

The lineup kicks off with Alonzo Bodden, the Last Comic Standing winner, who will deliver four shows between November 28–29. Bodden is known for sharp observational humor and frequent appearances on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!.

Next comes David Koechner, best remembered as Todd Packer from The Office and Champ from Anchorman, who will host a Scranton-themed trivia night on December 4. After the trivia, Koechner will perform four stand-up shows from December 5–6, making him one of the month’s highlights.

Longtime Saturday Night Live cast member Kevin Nealon, who spent nine seasons on the show, follows with five performances between December 11–13. Nealon’s dry delivery and long TV resume continue to make him a major draw for comedy venues nationwide.

On December 14, audiences get something different with Andy Gross, a comedian who blends stand-up with ventriloquism and magic, offering a one-night-only performance. The winter lineup continues into 2026 with Caroline Rhea, known for her role on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, performing four shows between January 30–31.

In February, the Drafthouse hosts Jeremy Piven for four shows between February 20–21. Piven is widely recognized for his role as Ari Gold on HBO’s Entourage. Soon after, actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, who has more than 120 acting credits, brings four shows scheduled for February 27–28.

March features Flip Orley, billed as America’s Premier Comic Hypnotist, with four shows from March 12–15. Fans of character-driven humor will get more in April, when Adam Ferrara, known from Rescue Me, performs April 3–4.

Later that month, former Comedy Central star Carlos Mencia takes the stage for five shows from April 16–18. Shortly after, Tiffany Haddish, famous for roles in Girls Trip and The Last O.G., will perform five shows from April 30–May 2, making hers one of the most anticipated appearances of the season.

As summer approaches, Emmy-winning Tim Meadows, another standout from Saturday Night Live and films like The Love Guru, performs five shows between June 18–20. Rounding out the currently announced schedule is Mary Lynn Rajskub, known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, with four shows booked for October 9–10.

Beyond the headliners, the Drafthouse’s slate also features additional performers including Shuler King, Samuel Comroe, Drew Dunn, Chaunte Wayans, T. Murph, Sarah Colonna, Chris Turner, Mitch Fatel, Dulce Sloan, Brandi Denise, Nick Thune, Drew Lynch, and April Macie. These bookings add depth to a schedule already dominated by major names.

For showtimes and ticket availability, readers can visit the Arlington Drafthouse events page at https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/events.