Jay Leno, Ali Wong, Jim Jefferies to Perform at the 2019 Nashville Comedy Festival

The 2019 NASHVILLE Comedy Festival makes its explosive return to a myriad of stages the week of April 8 through 14.

Iconic American comics Jay Leno and Jeff Foxworthy are set to take the stage for a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event on the historic stage of The Opry House on April 14; comedy superstar Sebastian Maniscalco brings twice the laughs with 2 shows at TPAC's Polk Theater on April 13; multi-talented mega-star Ali Wong makes her Ryman Auditorium debut on April 10; sharp-witted late night king Jim Jefferiesreturns to historic Ryman Auditorium on April 12; trendsetting Youtube comedy duo Rhett & Link bring their hit live show to Ryman Auditorium on April 9; and comedy powerhouse Tom Segura takes over Ryman Auditorium for 2 shows on April 14 to close out the festival.

The week of non-stop laughter will also see the Ryman debut of John Crist for 2 shows, the return of festival favorite Doug Benson, homegrown star Nate Bargatze, the acerbic wit of Janeane Garofalo, comedian/author/actress Rita Rudner, Tiny Meat Gang podcasters Cody Ko & Noel Miller, and rising podcast stars 85 South.

Tickets on sale now at www.nashcomedyfest.com. Many more to be announced.

The festival's venue partners include some of the most iconic show rooms in Nashville, including The Opry House, Ryman Auditorium, TPAC's Polk Theater, and Zanies.