We are a non-profit comedy club with no drink minimum and comedy shows six nights a week. Our renowned flagship show, The Lincoln Lodge, takes place every Friday and Saturday night and features a mix of national and international headliners, local legends, and Lincoln Lodge alumni.
Get your tickets today! We offer a variety of six-week comedy classes and one-off comedy workshops. Whether you're interested in stand-up, comedy writing, TV pilots, screenplays, hosting, or producing, we have a course for you. Fem Com is a beginners' foundation course that strives to give women and non-binary performers the confidence, community and skills they need to begin a career in stand-up comedy.
The Lincoln Lodge has created The Stand-Up Seminary - a beginner's foundation course that strives to give prospective performers the confidence and skills they need to begin a career in stand-up comedy or have some fun trying a new experience. The Punch Up is an advanced course in standup comedy meant for comedians who have been pursuing stand-up for at least one year or have completed one of the Lincoln Lodge's level 1 courses Fem Com or Stand-up Seminary.
The Lincoln Lodge operates under Tight Five Productions , a non-profit dedicated to promoting comedy and providing opportunities for local artists in the Chicago community. Your donations help us maintain affordable programming and support the next generation of comedians. Are you looking for a space to host your show, meeting, podcast, or event?
The Lincoln Lodge offers three theaters, two classrooms, and a podcast studio equipped with multimedia capabilities. As a non-profit, we offer artists and community organizations incredible discounts on rentals. Welcome to The Lincoln Lodge. No Drink Minimum. Maximum Laughs. Event Calendar. The Lincoln Lodge Training Center. See All Classes. Our Most Popular Comedy Classes! Learn More. Stand-up Seminary Co-ed Classes.
