Thanksgiving Comedy Fest 2026 at Prudential Hall

The Thanksgiving Comedy Fest arrives at Prudential Hall inside the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 28, 2026, bringing a stand-up bill to downtown Newark for the holiday weekend. Tickets for the 8:00 PM show are priced at $58.70.

Comedy Stars Perform at Prudential Hall

The holiday bill features Bill Bellamy, Luenell, Mark Curry, and Tacarra Williams performing on the Betty Wold Johnson Stage. Prudential Hall lists the event as adults only.

Among Bellamy’s notable television and film work are roles in Any Given Sunday, Def Comedy Jam, Issa Rae’s Insecure, Last Coming Standing, and Who’s Got Jokes?. Luenell plays the endearing hooker in Borat and also acts in Taken 2, Hotel Transylvania, That’s My Boy, A Star Is Born, Dolemite Is My Name, Lopez, and Snoop Dogg’s Bad Girls of Comedy. Curry is known for playing Mark Cooper in the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, as well as appearances on Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, with stand-up comedy seen on HBO’s One Night Stand and Comedy Central Presents. Williams rounds out the bill with a Comedy Central special produced by Kevin Hart, appearances on Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam and NBC’s Bring the Funny, and opening slots for Tony Rock, Deray Davis, and Bill Bellamy.

Logistics and Dining Options

The performance runs from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Attendees planning to eat before the show can reserve tables at Nico Kitchen + Bar, located near the venue. Parking can be booked in advance through ParkWhiz, and accessibility details are linked directly from the event page under More Info.

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