Not that long ago, Maine wasn't exactly a destination for big name comedians to visit. Over the years, thanks to lively audiences and upgraded venues, the Pine Tree State has become a place where the hottest names in comedy want to visit.

That appears to be the case again in 2024, as several major comedians have lined up dates for Maine. Here's a handful of A-list names that you can expect to see next year, and where you can see them live.


 

Jeff Dunham - January 24 - Cross Insurance Arena - Portland

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Jeff Dunham is no stranger to Portland. He's brought several of his nationwide tours to the city, and he'll be doing so again early 2024. His latest stand-up presentation is called "Still Not Canceled", a return for many of his beloved sidekicks as well as a feature on some new friends.


 

Shane Gillis - February 22 - Merrill Auditorium - Portland

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It's been a quick rise to fame for Shane Gillis, who was playing to small crowds in tiny comedy clubs less than a decade ago. But Gillis rose his profile with a comedy special on YouTube, has become one of the most popular podcasters in the world, and is now bringing his latest stand-up hour to Portland.


 

Tom Segura - February 29 - Cross Insurance Arena - Portland

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Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy today. His last tour, "I'm Coming Everywhere" was one of the highest-grossing comedy tours anywhere. Segura is back in 2024 with brand new material and a brand new tour called "Come Together".


 Marc Maron - March 7 - State Theater - Portland

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Marc Maron has been one of the most prolific podcasters in America for years now. That popularity has propelled his stand-up to new levels, including his latest HBO special entitled "From Bleak to Dark". Maron will bring his latest perspective of the world to the State Theater this March.


 

Anthony Jeselnik - March 21 - Merrill Auditorium - Portland

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Anthony Jeselnik, also known as the dark prince of comedy, has been delightfully horrifying audiences for years now. Jeselnik's deadpan delivery is matched with a subject matter that is unsettling for many. Jeselnik will play off his latest critically-acclaimed special "Fire in the Maternity Ward" during his visit to Portland.


Matt Rife - April 18 - Merrill Auditorium - Portland

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It's hard to find a hotter comedian right now than Matt Rife. Backed up by an astonishing rise to fame on TikTok, Rife has taken the comedy world by storm with sellouts across the nation. He'll bring his "Problemattic" tour to Portland for an early and late show in April.


 

Bert Kreischer - April 25 - Cross Insurance Arena - Portland

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Will Bert Kreischer be shirtliess for most of 2024? The answer is probably yes. It's almost a guarantee he'll be shirtless on April 25 in Portland. Kreischer has extended his "Tops Off" world tour to include a date in Portland, a city he's performed in multiple times over the last few years.


 

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