The historic Wheeler Opera House, Aspen’s premier year-round performance venue since 1889, is excited to announce the highly anticipated 2026 Aspen Laugh Festival, taking place from March 11-15, 2026. 

The 2026 Festival will feature an array of comedic talents, delivering sidesplitting anecdotes and clever wit that resonate with a diverse audience. This year’s lineup reflects the joyous tradition of comedy that has graced the historic Wheeler Opera House venue since its inception in 1889. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing a lineup of powerhouse comedians includingPete Correale, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Ali Siddiq, Josh Johnson, Iliza Shlesinger, and Daniel Tosh. High-profile comedians who have been a part of the festival in the past include  Jerry Seinfeld, Becky Robinson,  Norm Macdonald, Trevor Noah, Taylor Tomlinson, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze, Sofia Niño de Rivera, Colin Jost, and Mike Birbiglia.

Mike Harrington, Executive Director, Wheeler Opera House, exclaims, “Once again, we have tried to curate a festival lineup that showcases a variety of comedians, with a range of styles, that appeal to a broad audience. From fresh faces to established icons, this is going to be an awesome week of comedy in Aspen!”

Comic Lineup

Pete Correale is a seasoned comedian known for his conversational style and appearances on numerous late-night TV shows, including The Tonight Show and Letterman. He is also recognized as the co-host of The Pete and Sebastian show podcast and currently tours nationally as a headlining theater act. 

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is a global comedy powerhouse with six specials, millions of views, and sold-out tours. Her hit special Say I Won’t surpassed 9.4M views, and she’s starred in Life & Beth, Superstore, and Candy Cane Lane. Catch her at the Wheeler on her massive 2025–2026 “The Family Reunion” world tour. This performance will be presented in association with Justice for Migrant Women. 

Vulture calls Ali Siddiq “stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller,” and millions agree. His four-part “Domino Effect” series has earned over 45 million views, securing his status as a master of narrative comedy. With nonstop 2025 releases and major media appearances, Ali has become one of today’s most influential comedic voices.

Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning comedian Josh Johnson—Comedy Central’s most-watched comic—brings sharp wit and unforgettable storytelling to the stage. A new correspondent on The Daily Show and former writer for The Tonight Show, he’s a global headliner whose acclaimed special#(Hashtag) and mixtape Elusive showcase his inventive, standout voice in comedy. The New York Times named Johnson “a break-out comedy star of 2025”.

Iliza Shlesinger is a leading stand-up comedian with six Netflix specials and a 2025 Amazon Prime special titled A Different Animal. She has also appeared in films such as Good On Paper and Spenser Confidential, and hosts the podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything. 

Daniel Tosh is a prominent American comedian and television host best known for creating and starring in the long-running Comedy Central series Tosh.0, where he created sardonic commentary on viral internet videos. In 2025, he continues to connect with audiences through his video podcast, Tosh Show, and maintains a prolific stand-up career characterized by his distinctively sharp and controversial observational humor.

Stay tuned for additional lineup announcements and prepare for a weekend filled with laughter at the  2026 Aspen Laugh Festival.