Eight-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist Jim Gaffigan will perform at Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Tickets for this stop on Gaffigan's Everything is Wonderful standup comedy tour will be available via Ticketmaster on Friday, Apr. 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time.
"There is a unique pride that comes with welcoming one of our own back to northern Indiana. Gathering to enjoy Jim Gaffigan at Purcell Pavilion is a powerful way to celebrate the shared roots that define our corner of the state, strengthening the vital connection between the University and our neighbors. We are proud to welcome the community for a night of laughter, and to honor the collaborative spirit that makes northwest Indiana such a special place to call home." said Mike Seamon, vice president for University Operations, Events and Safety at Notre Dame.
Gaffigan is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on his life as a husband and father. In total, he has released a total of sixteen comedy albums. In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and Bob’s Burgers to the HBO cult hit Flight of the Conchords to dramatic roles in Law & Order.
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