FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Comedy Fest is scheduled to return in February 2026 for a two-night event at the Fargo Theatre, featuring performances from comedian Demetri Martin and the duo #IMOMSOHARD.
Demetri Martin will headline the first night of the festival with his “The Quick Draw Tour” on Friday, February 27, 2026. The show will begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.
The following night, Saturday, February 28, 2026, will feature the comedic duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley of #IMOMSOHARD presenting “The Flashback Tour,” also starting at 8 p.m.
Both performances are for mature audiences and will be held at the historic venue located at 314 Broadway N.
Tickets for the event are set to go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 3, at 10 a.m. Reserved, single-day tickets will start at $73. A special online-only presale is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Discounted pricing for purchasing both nights is available by contacting the ticket line at 800-514-3849.
Headliner Background
Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, writer, and director known for his witty observations and drawings. He is the creator and star of the former Comedy Central series Important Things with Demetri Martin and has released four hour-long standup specials, including The Overthinker on Netflix. He is also a New York Times Bestselling author and has won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh.
#IMOMSOHARD is the creation of real-life best friends and comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, who gained popularity through their web series discussing the realities of womanhood and motherhood. The duo, who have amassed millions of views for their videos, have since launched a podcast, authored a New York Times Bestseller, and completed multiple national tours. Hensley and Smedley’s content focuses on finding humor in the challenges of parenting and being a woman.
