Jon Stewart, Bill Murray to Headline 2025 Comedy Fest

The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival will take place in Jamestown, New York, from August 7-10, 2025, featuring headline performances by Jon Stewart on August 9 and Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers on August 10. The event will include over 50 live shows celebrating comedy's influence in American culture. 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Mikey Day and head writer Streeter Seidell will host a live discussion about SNL's history, which will be archived by the National Comedy Center. Tickets will be available via presale for members on April 25 and to the general public on May 2. The festival, held at the National Comedy Center, aims to honor and preserve the legacy of comedy for future generations. Organizers and performers highlight the importance of comedy’s continued cultural impact.