Comedy Festival Brings Laughs on Labor Day Weekend

Explore New Bedford Sponsoring City Performances

NEW BEDFORD – Comedians who have delivered laughs on Netflix, Comedy Central and The Tonight Show are heading to Greater New Bedford over Labor Day Weekend for the second annual Whale City Comedy Festival.

New Bedford will host the opening night of the festival, Aug. 28 at The Vault Music Hall and Pub, and will also host shows on Aug. 30 at Gallery X, and the closing show on Sept. 1 back at The Vault. Explore New Bedford – the City’s marketing and tourism department – is sponsoring the New Bedford performances.

“Explore New Bedford is thrilled to support the return of the Whale City Comedy Festival for its second year,” Explore New Bedford Director Ashley Payne said. “The festival’s lineup of top-notch talent attracts visitors to our City and its success showcases our community’s enthusiasm for live entertainment.”

Performances are also scheduled in Westport on Thursday, Aug. 29, and in Fall River on Saturday, Aug. 31.

For a complete schedule and ticketing information, visit www.whalecitycomedy.com.

About Explore New Bedford Explore New Bedford promotes the City of New Bedford as a leisure and business travel destination and hub for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. It celebrates the story of the City’s history, arts, and culture by sharing the diverse stories of our vibrant City. Follow Explore New Bedford on Facebook and Instagram. More information can be found on its website at explorenewbedford.org.