David Sedaris

Prepare to laugh, cringe, and recognize yourself in ways you never expected. David Sedaris — one of America's most beloved humorists, essayist, and storyteller — returns to the stage for a series of live performances across the country in spring 2026. With his razor-sharp wit, unflinching honesty, and an uncanny ability to transform the mundane into the magnificently absurd, Sedaris delivers an experience that is equal parts stand-up comedy, literary event, and confessional theater. Whether you've devoured every word he's written or are coming to him for the first time, an evening with David Sedaris is unlike anything else on stage. The 2026 tour spans an extraordinary array of iconic venues, from Centennial Hall in Arizona and Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center to the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center in San Diego and the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium — each a world-class setting befitting one of the world's most singular voices. Dates run through May and beyond, offering fans across the country the chance to witness Sedaris at his live best: reading new diary entries, debuting fresh essays, and engaging audiences with his trademark blend of self-deprecating charm and incisive cultural observation. No two Sedaris shows are ever quite the same. He is known for reading brand-new material, scribbling notes in the margins of his diary moments before taking the stage, and lingering afterward to sign books and chat with fans — a rare and generous gesture in today's entertainment landscape. Whether he's recounting a surreal encounter at a French farmers' market or dissecting the peculiarities of American life with an expatriate's eye, every story lands with precision, warmth, and a punchline that sneaks up on you. Don't miss your chance to be in the room.