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Comedy Shows in Portland This Week

Most comedy in Portland happens at Helium Comedy Club on SE 9th Avenue, which runs stand-up most nights in its main room and the smaller Neon Room. Touring comics also play the Aladdin Theater, Polaris Hall, and Alberta Rose Theatre, while PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater and Clinton Street Theater host alt-comedy. Tickets usually cost $10 to $40.

Comedy here means stand-up, sketch, improv, and alt-comedy shows, not comedy movies or an open mic buried in a bar's weekly calendar. This week's lineup is below, with each show's venue, date, and price, refreshed every morning from venue calendars.

Last updated Nov 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM59 matching events currently listedsourced from Portland venue calendars

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Where can I see stand-up comedy in Portland?

Helium Comedy Club is Portland's main dedicated comedy club, running shows most nights on SE 9th Avenue, with touring headliners also stopping at the Aladdin Theater, Polaris Hall, and Alberta Rose Theatre. Stand-up nights and alt-comedy also run at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater and Clinton Street Theater. The list above shows everything currently scheduled, with dates and prices.

Who's playing Helium Comedy Club in Portland?

Helium's lineup turns over every week: touring headliners in the main room and local showcases in the smaller Neon Room. Check the list above for the current lineup with dates and ticket prices.

How much do comedy shows cost in Portland?

Most club shows run $10 to $50 depending on the headliner, with occasional free showcases at libraries and community spaces. Every listing above shows its real price, so filter by Free or Under $20 for the cheap end of the calendar.

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