Ben Bankas in Los Angeles
Hollywood Improv · 8162 Melrose Avenue
Tuesday 20 October 2026, · 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM
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The short answer
Ben Bankas plays Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles on Tuesday 20 October 2026, at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Hollywood Improv is at 8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood; tickets From $8 to $29, 21 and over, 2-item minimum, as the room gives them. After Los Angeles, Ben Bankas has 40 more dates on the tour, to 4 April 2027.
Ben Bankas in Los Angeles: the shows at Hollywood Improv
- Tuesday 20 October 2026, 7:30 PM (Ben Bankas & Friends) · Tickets ↗Plan this night →
- Tuesday 20 October 2026, 9:30 PM (Ben Bankas & Friends) · Tickets ↗Plan this night →
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Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
As the club's own pages give them, checked 30 September 2026 — a source link opens the page it comes from.
Plan the night
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Also at Hollywood Improv that week
- Monday 19 October 2026, 7:00 PM — Chris Waitkus, Elijah Nevels, Luke Binkow, Maria Bruggere and Willie Macc (Comedy N Chill ft. Maria Bruggere, Chris Waitkus, Willie Macc, Leah Bonhema, BlakkSmyth Rog, Max Eddy, Elijah Nevels and more TBA!)
- Monday 19 October 2026, 7:15 PM — Jay Mohr, Jiaoying Summers, Kerryn Feehan and Liz Splatt (Kerryn Feehan & Friends ft. Jay Mohr, Jiaoying Summers, Liz Splatt)
- Monday 19 October 2026, 9:30 PM — DeRay Davis, James Davis and Rodney Perry (Improv Presents: MONDERAYS with Deray Davis ft. G Thang, Lionel Dalton, McGriff, Rodney Perry, Donnivin Jordan, James Davis, & more)
- Tuesday 20 October 2026, 7:30 PM — Craig Robinson, Dan Mintz, Kyle Tomlin, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Whitmer Thomas (Plant Mob ft. Craig Robinson, Dan Mintz, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Whitmer Thomas, Hormoz Rashidi, Secret Surprise Guest, Kyle Tomlin, and more TBA)
- Tuesday 20 October 2026, 9:30 PM — John Campanelli (John Campanelli & Special Guests ft. Jennie Mintz, Caitlin Brosious, Vivi, and more TBA)
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 8:30 PM — Billy Wayne Davis, Cristela Alonzo, Elijah Nevels, Forrest Shaw and Ryan O'Flanagan (Shaw-some Show ft. Cristela Alonzo, Forrest Shaw, Ryan O'Flanagan, Lisa Curry, Billy Wayne Davis, Ryan Stalder, Elijah Nevels and more TBA)
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 7:30 PM — Anthony Jeselnik, Brian Monarch and Chelsea Handler
- Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30 PM — Samantha Hale (Horror Nerd ft. Jason Horton, Allusia, Meryl Klemow, Amber Easton, Kathleen Piche, Amie Lieberman, Steven Adkins, Chris Alves, Kelly Hamlin, Angela Dirksen, Jeremy Tinoco, Samantha Hale and more TBA)
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 7:00 PM — Beth Stelling, Chelsea Handler, Irene Tu, Justine Marino and Loni Love (Chelsea Handler & Friends ft. Chelsea Handler, Loni Love, Beth Stelling, Irene Tu, Justine Marino and more TBA!)
- Saturday 24 October 2026, 9:45 PM — Samantha Hale (LA vs. Transplants! ft. Kayla Hardy, Amber Easton, Veronica Shea, Jazzy Byner, Franchesca Ramsey, KJ Alfrey, LeeAnn Tooker, Mayra Aburto, Nthenya, Claire Luisa, Samantha Hale, and more TBA!)
Stand-up elsewhere in Los Angeles that week
- Monday 19 October 2026, 8:00 PM — Andrew Santino, Donnell Rawlings, Jay Leno, Kat Bird, Marc Maron, Natasha Leggero, Patton Oswalt, Shapel Lacey and Whitney Cummings at The Comedy Store (The Comedy Store Presents... Andrew Santino, Jay Leno, Whitney Cummings, Marc Maron, Shapel Lacey, Patton Oswalt, Natasha Leggero, Kat Bird +more!)
- Tuesday 20 October 2026, 8:00 PM — Annie Lederman, Chelsea Handler, Felipe Esparza, Joel McHale and T.J. Miller at The Comedy Store (Anniewood & Friends with Annie Lederman - Joel McHale, Chelsea Handler, Felipe Esparza, Bobby Lee, TJ Miller +more!)
- Wednesday 21 October 2026, 8:00 PM — Usama Siddiquee at The Comedy Store (*SOLD OUT* Usama Siddiquee) — sold out
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 8:00 PM — Usama Siddiquee at The Comedy Store (*SOLD OUT* Usama Siddiquee) — sold out
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 10:00 PM — Al Madrigal, Luke Binkow, Marc Maron and Pauly Shore at The Comedy Store (*Low Ticket Warning* Argus Hamilton's Comedy Store Tonight Show - Pauly Shore, Al Madrigal, Marc Maron, Luke Binkow, Angie Stroud)
- Sunday 25 October 2026, 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM — Nasser Al-Rayess at The Comedy Store (*2 Tickets Remaining* Nasser Al-Rayess)
Ben Bankas's dates after Los Angeles
40 more dates to 4 April 2027, in 10 cities.
- Wednesday 21 October 2026 — Ontario, Ontario Improv
- Thursday 22 October 2026 — Brea, Brea Improv
- Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November 2026 — Jacksonville, Comedy Zone Jacksonville
- Wednesday 2 December 2026 — Phoenix, Desert Ridge Improv
- Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 December 2026 — Naples, Off The Hook Comedy Club
- Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 January 2027 — Irvine, Irvine Improv
- Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 February 2027 — Timonium, Magoobys Joke House
- Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February 2027 — Brookfield, Milwaukee Improv
- Friday 5 to Sunday 7 March 2027 — Homestead, Pittsburgh Improv
- Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2027 — Dania Beach, Ft. Lauderdale Improv
About Ben Bankas
Ben Bankas is a Toronto-born stand-up comedian based in Austin, Texas, whose act takes on politics, current events and pop culture.
- Stand-up specials
- R U Mad?, INVASION, BANKASAID, Elect This and 3 more
- Podcasts and books
- The Bankas Show
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Questions and answers
When is Ben Bankas at Hollywood Improv?
Tuesday 20 October 2026, at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Where is Hollywood Improv?
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046 (Hollywood Improv in the Club Directory).
How much are tickets at Hollywood Improv?
Tickets start at $8.24 for The Lab and from $15.95 to $29.34 for main-room shows. The price of a show is on its ticket page.
Is there an age limit at Hollywood Improv?
21 and over unless the show says otherwise; valid photo ID needed to enter.
Is there a minimum at Hollywood Improv?
Two-item minimum; any food or drink counts, with or without alcohol.
Where is Ben Bankas performing after Los Angeles?
Ontario on 21 October 2026, Brea on 22 October 2026 and Jacksonville on 5 November 2026, and 37 more dates (Ben Bankas tour dates).
More stand-up in California
California on the Comedy Calendar, night by night → · Hollywood Improv → · Stand-up comedians, A to Z →
Updated 16 October 2026 · the room's details from its website, checked 23 September 2026; tickets and house rules checked 30 September 2026