NW Black Comedy Festival

Northeast Portland

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When

Feb. 16–22, 2026

Daily

Where

Curious Comedy Theater

5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97211

Bigger, blacker, and funnier, with more showcases than ever before. The tenth year of the festival brings 7 nights of live comedy, including improv, stand-up performances, and podcast recordings, featuring over 60 black comedians from across the country. 

The NW Black Comedy Festival was recognized by the New York Times as one of the best Black History Month events in the country. The company was awarded the 2020 Precipice Fund through PICA from the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts.