Derek Richards
Stand-up comedian

Derek Richards

Who Derek Richards is

Derek Richards is a stand-up comedian whose fast, fresh act draws on his blue-collar upbringing, the holidays and dating. A veteran of several USO tours, he was one of the first comedians to perform at the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a tour that earned him national coverage in Newsweek, and he has also played U.S. bases in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Africa.

He has been heard on XM Satellite Radio and on the syndicated Bob and Tom Show and Bob and Sheri, and was featured on The Weather Channel's Top 10. His albums run from Sensitivity Training (2002) to 60 MPH School Zone (2016) and Double Down (On Tour Records, 2021), and two tracks from Sensitivity Training were played on SiriusXM's Raw Dog Comedy channel in February 2023.

Derek Richards tour dates 2026

4 shows from 29 October to 31 October 2026 in Fort Myers.

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At a glance

Albums
Sensitivity Training, Who's Your Daddy?, 60 MPH School Zone and 2 more
On screen
The Weather Channel's Top 10 and The Bob and Tom Show
Next on stage
29 October 2026 — Snappers Comedy Club, Fort Myers, FL

Specials, shows and podcasts

Albums

On screen

Career timeline

  1. 2002Sensitivity Training (2002) Album
  2. 201660 MPH School Zone (2016) Album
  3. 2019The Irish Comedy Tour (with Derrick Keane, Damon Leibert and Mike McCarthy, Comedy Dynamics, 2019) Album
  4. 2021Double Down (On Tour Records, 2021) Album

Questions and answers

Where is Derek Richards performing next?

Thursday 29 October 2026, 7:30 PM at Snappers Comedy Club, Fort Myers, FL, then 3 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 4 shows from 29 October to 31 October 2026 in Fort Myers.

What TV shows and films are they in?

The Weather Channel's Top 10 and The Bob and Tom Show (radio).

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Sources

Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 8 October 2026