Grammy-nominated standup comedian Nate Bargatze, who had the highest-earning comedy tour of 2024, is bringing his new “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour” to Milwaukee this week.
A second Brew City show was added due to demand.
Here’s what to know, including who Bargatze is, when and where he’ll be performing in town and how to get tickets to the shows:
Where and when is Nate Bargatze performing in Milwaukee?
Bargatze is performing two shows at Fiserv Forum, 1111 N. Phillips Ave. — July 24 and July 25. Both are at 7 p.m.
Who is Nate Bargatze?
Bargatze, a Tennessean, is known for his clean jokes, witty observations and deprecation without derision, according to USA TODAY.
Bargatze’s comedy specials have included the December 2024 Netflix release “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze,” as well as “Full Time Magic,” “The Tennessee Kid,” “The Greatest Average American,” “Hello World” and holiday special “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas.”
Bargatze was nominated for a Grammy in 2022 for Best Comedy Album for “The Greatest Average American.”
He’s no stranger to the late-night circuit, with appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and James Corden’s “The Late Late Show,” and he’s hosted “Saturday Night Live” twice.
In spring, he released a book, “Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind.”
Bargatze’s production company, Nateland Entertainment, aims to create family-friendly content in comedy, film, TV, podcasts, music and more. On it, he hosts “The Nateland Podcast” with fellow funny guys Brian Bates, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay.
In September, Bargatze will be emceeing the Emmy Awards.
How to get tickets to Nate Bargatze shows at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum
Tickets to Bargatze’s Milwaukee shows can be purchased on Ticketmaster. Tickets for the July 24 show range from about $39 to $130 (before taxes and fees). July 25 show tickets range from around $60 to $275 (before taxes and fees).
Fiserv Forum’s bag policy
Per Fiserv Forum’s website, bags aren’t permitted, though wallets smaller than 4 inches-by-6-inches-by-1-inch are allowed.
Exceptions to the policy: Diaper bags and bags needed due to medical necessity, which will be X-rayed by security.
Where to park near Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee
According to Fiserv Forum’s website:
Where to eat and drink near Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee
Here’s a guide to restaurants and bars around Fiserv Forum in Deer District.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Comedian Nate Bargatze is coming to Milwaukee this week: Dates, times, tickets at Fiserv Forum
Reporting by Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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