Indie. Chicago.
Comedy.
No Drink Minimum. Maximum Laughs.
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 comedy tour tickets today!
The Lincoln Lodge Training Center
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.
Our Most Popular Comedy Classes!
Fem Com
Community + Comedy
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.
Stand-up Seminary Co-ed Classes
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
(Fem Com & Seminary)
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).
Support the Future of Comedy
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.
Affordable and Versatile Venue Rentals
Are you looking for a theatre space to host your show, meeting, podcast, or event? The Lincoln Lodge offers three theaters, two classrooms, and a podcast studio rental equipped with multimedia capabilities. As a non-profit, we offer artists and community organizations incredible discounts on rentals.