Nate Bargatze’s Big Dumb Eyes World Tour is on the road through late 2025 and 2026, bringing his calm, deadpan storytelling to major arenas and theatres across the US and Canada. If you love clean, clever stand-up that makes small moments feel huge, this is the tour to catch. This guide gives you everything you need: a full schedule, ticket-buying tips, venue notes, FAQs, and travel advice so you can enjoy the show worry-free.
Why See Nate Bargatze Live?
Nate is known for friendly, observational comedy. His style is relaxed and precise. Shows are great for new comedy fans and longtime followers. Expect a mix of stories about family, travel, and the oddities of everyday life — told in a voice that’s both warm and wry. Many dates on this tour are marked “selling fast,” so plan ahead.
Highlights & Notable Dates
Sep 26–27, 2025 — Madison Square Garden, New York, NY — two shows (sep 27 includes a 2:00 PM matinee and 7:00 PM evening show). Many NYC shows sell out fast.
Oct 23–24, 2025 — United Center, Chicago, IL — two nights; both listed as “selling fast.”
Nov 6, 2025 — Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA — selling fast.
Dec 12–13, 2025 — Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN — one matinee and one evening performance.
Jan–Mar 2026 — Multiple stops across the Midwest and Southeast as the tour keeps momentum into the new year.
Complete Tour Schedule (selected dates as provided)
Sep 2025
Sep 18 Thu — Tyson Events Center, Sioux City, IA — (Rescheduled from Jun 20, 2025) — 7:00 PM
Sep 19 Fri — T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Sep 20 Sat — T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Sep 21 Sun — Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock, AR — 7:00 PM
Sep 24 Wed — Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood – Complex, Davie, FL — 8:00 PM (Rescheduled from Jun 13, 2025)
Sep 26 Fri — Madison Square Garden, New York, NY — 7:00 PM
Sep 27 Sat — Madison Square Garden, New York, NY — 2:00 PM (selling fast)
Sep 27 Sat — Madison Square Garden, New York, NY — 7:00 PM (selling fast)
Oct 2025
Oct 2 Thu — Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY — 7:00 PM
Oct 3 Fri — Rocket Arena (formerly Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse), Cleveland, OH — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Oct 4 Sat — Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Oct 5 Sun — KFC Yum Center, Louisville, KY — 7:00 PM
Oct 15 Wed — Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE — 7:00 PM (Rescheduled from Sep 11, 2025)
Oct 16 Thu — Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK — 7:00 PM
Oct 17 Fri — American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Oct 18 Sat — American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX — 3:00 PM — Selling fast
Oct 18 Sat — American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX — 7:00 PM
Oct 19 Sun — BOK Center, Tulsa, OK — 7:00 PM
Oct 23 Thu — United Center, Chicago, IL — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Oct 24 Fri — United Center, Chicago, IL — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Oct 25 Sat — Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, OH — 7:00 PM
Oct 26 Sun — Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, OH — 7:00 PM
Nov 2025
Nov 5 Wed — Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA — 7:00 PM
Nov 6 Thu — Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Nov 7 Fri — Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA — 7:00 PM
Nov 8 Sat — Moda Center, Portland, OR — 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM (get notified)
Nov 9 Sun — Moda Center, Portland, OR — 7:00 PM
Nov 13 Thu — Benchmark International Arena (Formerly Amalie Arena), Tampa, FL — 7:00 PM
Nov 14 Fri — Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Nov 15–16 — State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA — 7:00 PM both nights
Nov 20–21 — Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC — 7:00 PM both nights
Nov 22 Sat — Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC — 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Nov 23 Sun — The Coliseum at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, WV — 7:00 PM
Dec 2025
Dec 4–6 — Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT — multiple performances (matinee & evening)
Dec 7 Sun — ExtraMile Arena, Boise, ID — 7:00 PM
Dec 10 Wed — INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS — 7:01 PM (Rescheduled from Sep 14, 2025)
Dec 12–13 — Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN — 7:00 PM (matinee on Dec 13 at 3:00 PM)
Jan–Mar 2026
Jan 15 2026 — Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR — 7:00 PM
Jan 16–19 — multiple shows across WA, MT, MT, ND (MLK weekend)
Jan 23 — Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO — 7:00 PM — Selling fast
Jan 24–25 — Huntington Center, Toledo, OH & Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN
Feb–Mar — multiple Big Dumb Eyes World Tour stops including Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Estero (Hertz Arena), Sunrise, Memphis, New Orleans, Lafayette, San Antonio
Apr–Aug 2026
Apr 3–4 2026 — Capital One Arena (Washington, DC), DCU Center (Worcester, MA) — selling fast
Apr 17–19 — Canadian dates: Ottawa, London (Ontario), Montréal
Apr 22–25 — Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Omaha — Big Dumb Eyes World Tour stops
Apr 28 — Colorado Springs — Broadmoor World Arena
May 14–17 — Providence, Albany, Hershey, Syracuse — Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
May 29–31 — North Birmingham, Savannah, Greensboro — multiple shows
Jun 4–20 — Bossier City, Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, Cedar Rapids, Rosemont, Houston (Juneteenth), Austin (Juneteenth weekend) — continued touring through June
Jun 27 — PHX Arena (Phoenix) — Selling fast
Jul 16–26 — San Diego, San Jose, Lincoln (two shows), Fresno, Vancouver, Spokane, Calgary, Edmonton
Jul 31–Aug 15 — Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Hartford, Elmont (UBS Arena), Newark, Detroit, Toronto (Scotiabank Arena)
How to Buy Tickets (best practices)
Start with official sellers — Ticketmaster, venue box office, or the artist’s official site. Avoid unknown resellers.
Sign up for alerts — For dates marked “Get Notified,” sign up for venue or promoter alerts to get presale access.
Use presales — Credit card and fan club presales often release good seats early.
Compare fees — Secondary markets add fees; factor that into your purchase.
Verify delivery — Choose electronic delivery to avoid shipping delays. For physical tickets, confirm venue pick-up policies.
FAQs
Q: Are any of these Nate Bargatze dates rescheduled?
A: Yes. Some dates listed indicate rescheduling (for example, Sep 18 was rescheduled from Jun 20, 2025). Always check your ticket email for the latest date and venue details.
Q: Where can I buy authentic tickets?
A: Buy from the artist’s official site, the venue box office, or large authorized sellers like Ticketmaster. Avoid suspicious third-party sites.
Q: What if a show is marked “Selling fast”?
A: That means inventory is limited. Act quickly, consider presales or verified resale if you must, and compare fees.
Q: Can I get refunds or exchanges?
A: Refund/exchange policies vary by seller and venue. Check the terms at purchase — many tickets are final sale; some sellers allow exchanges for rescheduled dates.
Q: Are suits/children allowed?
A: Dress is casual. Children are welcome at many shows, but check age restrictions with the venue.
Q: How early should I arrive?
A: For big arenas, plan to arrive 60–90 minutes early to account for security lines and parking.
Q: How long is a typical Nate Bargatze show?
A: Expect a headliner set of roughly 75–90 minutes. Some nights may include an opening act.
Q: Is Nate Bargatze’s comedy family-friendly?
A: Nate’s material is known for being relatively clean and observational, making it family-friendly compared to many other comics. Still, content is for mature audiences.
