Stand-up comedian

Matt Friend

Upcoming: 15 shows from 23 October 2026 to 10 April 2027 in Bakersfield, Eugene, Chester, Springfield and 6 more cities.

Who Matt Friend is

Matt Friend is a comedian, actor, host and impressionist with a repertoire of more than 250 voices, from presidents to fellow entertainers. A graduate of New York University's Gallatin School, he has performed his impressions on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Drew Barrymore Show and The Howard Stern Show. He hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, performed at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and has voiced characters on The Simpsons and Family Guy. He tours internationally with his stand-up, and People named him to its Sexiest Man Alive list in 2025.

Is Matt Friend on tour?

Upcoming shows confirmed Yes. Matt Friend has 15 shows from 23 October 2026 to 10 April 2027 in Bakersfield, Eugene, Chester, Springfield and 6 more cities. No named tour is on record.

Last checked 11 October 2026.

Matt Friend tour dates 2026–27

3 more dates, to 10 April 2027

Is Matt Friend coming to my town?

Upcoming: California (Bakersfield), Oregon (Eugene), Pennsylvania (Chester), Massachusetts (Springfield), New Jersey (Freehold), Arizona (Tempe), Florida (Dania Beach and Naples), Illinois (Rosemont) and Washington, D.C.. No New York dates are on record right now (checked 11 October 2026); follow Matt Friend and your town to hear when one is booked.

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Matt Friend online

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At a glance

On screen
Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Today Show, Good Morning America and 5 more
Next on stage
23 October 2026 — The Well Comedy Club, Bakersfield, CA
Official site
mattfriend.com ↗
Newest video
White comedian surprises Hispanic fan with Spanish ↗, 7 October 2026

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Comedians like Matt Friend

Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.

Six Degrees of Komic Bacon: how they connect to anyone →

Every stand-up comedian with a page, A to Z →

Questions and answers

Where is Matt Friend performing next?

Friday 23 October 2026, 7:00 PM at The Well Comedy Club, Bakersfield, CA, then 14 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC), The Today Show (NBC), Good Morning America (ABC), The Drew Barrymore Show, The Howard Stern Show and 2024 NHL Awards (host), among 8 credits.

What is their official website?

mattfriend.com ↗.

Who are some comedians like them?

Bob Alper (also in The Today Show), Jay Pharoah (also in The Simpsons), Albert Brooks (also in The Simpsons), Alyce Chan (also in The Drew Barrymore Show) and Bobby Slayton (also in Family Guy).

Are you Matt Friend?

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The full SUCDb record

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Sources

Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026