The comedy club will open doors on December 17 and 18; shows go on sale this week
IRVING, Texas — November 18, 2025 – Punch Line Comedy Club makes its debut in Irving next month, with Dave Chappelle headlining four shows on December 17 and 18. Chappelle, who has called Punch Line “sacred ground,” performed four nights as the opening act at Punch Line Houston last year.
Punch Line’s text club presale begins Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 11:00 a.m. CT, followed by the general on-sale at noon. Tickets are available at punchlineirving.com. Fans can join the text club for presale access and show announcements by texting “LAUGH” to + 1 469 382-5858.
“Having Dave Chappelle return to Punch Line to open our new Irving location will be a special experience for local fans,” said Amanda Kyser, head of operations at Punch Line Comedy Clubs.
As Chappelle himself has said, Punch Line is “the best club in the USA.” Founded in 1978, Punch Line has been a favorite home for legendary comedians for nearly five decades. Punch Line Irving continues that legacy as the fifth Punch Line location, featuring a 240-capacity room designed for intimacy and energy. Expected to host more than 350 shows annually, the venue aims to support the comedy scene across Dallas-Fort Worth and establish itself as a dedicated stop for national comedy tours.
Kyser added, “Beyond a performance stage, Punch Line is a community hub for comics. Punch Line Irving will be a space for national talent, rising comedians and audiences to connect, keeping the energy fresh and pushing the craft forward. We’re proud to be the place where comedians start, grow and return, and we can’t wait for Irving to be part of that process.”
Punch Line Irving will also host its first open mics in early December. Comics can participate in the open mic by bringing two nonperishable food items to be donated to the North Texas Food Bank.
Additional shows are on sale now through the next year, featuring headliners including Leslie Jones, Andy Huggins and Steph Tolev. For updates and show announcements, visit punchlineirving.com follow @PunchLineIrving on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
About Punch Line Comedy Club
Established in 1978, Punch Line Comedy Club is an iconic name in the world of comedy. Renowned for its intimate settings and legendary performances, Punch Line has been a favorite destination for comedians and fans for over 45 years, with venues in San Francisco, Sacramento, Philadelphia, Houston, and now Irving, Texas. Comedy is our sport at Punch Line, where the pros may not lift weights heavier than 16 ounces, but they train like athletes. They hone their timing and cadence, practicing tirelessly to ensure their jokes land with expert precision. No matter the city, the goal is always the same at Punch Line Comedy Club: we’ll leave you seeing stars.
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