Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng and Brad Williams, 3 comedy shows you don't want to miss this fall

If comedy is your thing then Stockton has you covered this fall with three major comedy shows.

Head to the Adventist Health Arena or the Bob Hope Theatre for a show full of jokes and laughs in downtown Stockton.

Tickets are now on sale for your favorite comedy shows. Here are three comedy shows you don't want to miss this fall.

Jo Koy at the Adventist Health Arena

US comedian Jo Koy arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael TRAN / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)
US comedian Jo Koy arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7, 2024. (Photo by Michael TRAN / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Starting in October, American stand-up comedian and actor, Joseph Glenn Herbert, better known as Jo Koy, will return to Stockton making a tour stop at the Adventist Health Arena on Sunday, Oct. 13.

"As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house," ASM Stockton states in a news release. "Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world."

His "Just Being Koy Tour," will also include shows in the Golden State in Ontario, San Francisco, and Long Beach.

“I never take for granted that I get to live out my dream on the stage every week and this new tour is something special that I can’t (wait) to share with everyone,” Jo Koy stated in a ASM Stockton news release.

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Koy performed in Stockton at the formerly Stockton Arena in November 2022, as part of his “Funny Is Funny World Tour.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m., the Stockton Live website states.

Tickets start at $57.

  • Location: Adventist Health Arena, 248 W Fremont St. in Stockton

  • Hours: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13

  • Informationstocktonlive.com

Ronny Chieng at the Bob Hope Theatre

Ronny Chieng guest-hosted "The Daily Show" Wednesday, focusing on the 2024 Republican National Convention. But not on Milwaukee, the host city.
Ronny Chieng guest-hosted "The Daily Show" Wednesday, focusing on the 2024 Republican National Convention. But not on Milwaukee, the host city.

Ronny Chieng will make a tour stop in Stockton just a few days after Jo Koy's tour stop.

On Thursday, Oct. 17, Malaysian comedian and actor Ronny Xin Yi Chieng, better known as Ronny Chieng, will be in Stockton for his "The Love To Hate It Tour."

"Ronny Chieng is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry," ASM Stockton states in a news release. "He is best known for his role as a correspondent on 'The Daily Show', where his incisive wit and unique perspective have made him a fan favorite."

Chieng will also make tour stops in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.

The comedian has appeared in blockbuster films such as "Crazy Rich Asians," Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," and the recent hit "M3GAN," according to ASM Stockton stated.

Fans can also look forward to his upcoming role in the Hulu series 'Interior Chinatown,'" ASM Stockton added.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m., the Stockton Live website states.

Tickets start at $63.

  • Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St. in Stockton

  • Hours: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17

  • Informationstocktonlive.com

Brad Williams at the Bob Hope Theatre

Comedian Brad Williams performs his comedy act Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in downtown Rockford.
Comedian Brad Williams performs his comedy act Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in downtown Rockford.

American stand-up comedian and actor Brad Williams will also be making a stop in Stockton this fall.

Williams will perform at the Bob Hope Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5 as part of his "Tour' 24.

"Williams‘ show offers a fresh perspective on life's quirks, cleverly navigating through his experiences as a little person, relationships, and everyday situations," an ASM Stockton news release states. "His humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race consistently win over audiences; proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings."

Williams tour schedule only includes two California stops for the fall, Stockton and Oakland.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m., the Stockton Live website states.

Tickets start at $42.

  • Location: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St. in Stockton

  • Hours: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5

  • Informationstocktonlive.com

Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

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