Black Comedy Festival Kansas City

09/09/2026

Black Comedy Fest Kansas City Call to Action Pre-Fest Funding Need! $5,422 by 9/16/26

Donate:
GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/HelpBCFKCSZN2
Venmo:
CashApp: $HilBilPro

(Yes, GoFundMe link in bio)

09/07/2026

HUGE SHOUT-OUT!

Thank you to our friends at The Borough for featuring us this month for their "Round Up" Your Change initiative!

"The Borough's September Round Up For Change announcement is just in time for the 2026 Black Comedy Fest KC - SZN2! Your change, with a match from The Borough, will help cover the venue costs for performances in the Crossroads and 18th & Vine Districts.
Scan the qr code for Festival info and tickets!"

09/02/2026

Almost 30 days out from Black Comedy Fest KC SZN 2!
Call to Action: Funding Need $5,442

(GoFundMe, www.gofundme.com/f/HelpBCFKCSZN2 or Sponsorship, [email protected])

08/16/2026

08/07/2026

Tickets are LIVE!

Visit our site to purchase, more shows are being added.

This SZN will include limited VIP Passes, and limited Weekend Passes!

www.bcfkansascity.com/tickets

08/02/2026

Life stays wanting to LIFE.

SO, while we were aiming to start sales today, August 1st, however, tickets will be on sale Friday, August 7th!

This SZN will include limited VIP Passes, and limited Weekend Passes!

Thank you for the excitement and support already, we appreciate it all and looking forward to celebrating and sharing Comedy, Culture and Community with you all!

❤️🖤💚

07/07/2026

🗣️ DELAYED START 📢

Do to currently low interest, we will delay starting for one more week, otherwise this cohort might not begin until the Fall.

Registration ends on Monday, July 13 at 3:00pm

Kansas City Comedy Kids will focus on empowering KC Youth through storytelling, team building and playful connection, while learning performing and writing elements of improv, sketch and stand-up.

For ages 12-18, this cohort will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-7:30pm (in the Marlborough Neighborhood) and will have a showcase at Black Comedy Fest Kansas City on Saturday, October 10th 3-4pm (doors at 2:30)

There is no cost for participation.

Curated & facilitated by Hilari Holt (our founder & blueprint) in collaboration w/additional KC Comedy professionals.

Sign-Up & Registration link
www.BCFKansasCity.com/KCCK (also in bio)

06/17/2026

A new addition to the fest and will be a continuous opportunity for Kansas City youth!

Kansas City Comedy Kids will focus on empowering KC Youth through storytelling, team building and playful connection, while learning performing and writing elements of improv, sketch and stand-up.

For ages 12-18, this cohort will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm-7:30pm and will have a showcase at Black Comedy Fest Kansas City.

There is no cost for participation.

Curated & facilitated by Hilari Holt (our founder & blueprint) in collaboration w/additional KC Comedy professionals.

Informational meeting Tuesday, June 23rd
5:30-7:30pm @ KC Public Library - Plaza in the Large Meeting Room (not mandatory to attend to participate)

Sign-Up & Registration link
www.BCFKansasCity.com/KCCK (also in bio)

05/21/2026

SZN 1 was a success & had enough funding to make it happen, and cover the basics!
We need that same help for SZN 2 as we are starting from scratch, again & appreciate any amount you may have to give.

A HUGE “THANK YOU” in advance for donating!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/HelpBCFKCSZN2

Save the Date(s) October 7th-11th

05/21/2026

We are a grassroots festival and as we did for SZN 1, and as we are getting back in our groove, we are seeking donations to our GoFundMe to help SZN 2 get off to a great start.

Any amount you have available will be greatly appreciated!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/HelpBCFKCSZN2