High Plains Comedy Festival
- Dates
- Expected September
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- $160
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 17, 2026
High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver, CO is not currently confirmed to be running. It last ran in 2025. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to High Plains Comedy Festival?
Founders Adam Cayton-Holland and Andy Juett announced in July 2026 that the festival was ending after 13 years, saying it was time for the team to move on to new projects; the last full festival ran September 18-20, 2025.
It ran from 2013 to 2025, 13 editions in all.
Reported by Denverite (Jul 16, 2026), Westword (Jul 25, 2026).
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The High Plains Comedy Festival was Denver's comedian-run alt-comedy festival, founded in 2013 by Adam Cayton-Holland and Andy Juett and staged each September in the bars and theaters of the Baker neighborhood along South Broadway. Modeled in spirit on Portland's Bridgetown Comedy Festival, it paired national headliners like Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford and Aparna Nancherla with Denver's sharpest locals across stand-up showcases and live podcasts. The final full festival ran September 18-20, 2025, and the founders announced the festival's end in July 2026, with one last farewell show set for November 21, 2026 at the Skylark
Listen
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Lineup
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Getting there
Nearest airport DEN.
How do I get to High Plains Comedy Festival?
By car
Most people drive to High Plains Comedy Festival. The nearest major airport is DEN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
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Taxi & rideshare
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Where
Camping & Accommodation
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