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Welcome to The Lincoln Lodge

The Nation's Longest Running Independent Comedy Showcase

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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 tickets today!

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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. 

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Affordable and Versatile Venue Rentals

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.

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