Frequently Asked Questions

FunnyCon runs Tuesday, March 31 – Thursday, April 2, 2026, with three packed days of panels, workshops, live comedy, industry conversations, networking and the Funny Awards. The event schedule is listed on Funny-Con.com.

Registration for FunnyCon 2026 is officially open. Attendees can purchase 1-Day Passes, 3-Day Full Access Passes, or 3-Day Streaming Passes directly through the Tickets section on our website. There will be a limited number of single show tickets on Funny-Con.com and walk up at the venue.

Registration will open at 11:00am the first day.

Specific programming hours for FunnyCon 2026 will be published closer to the event, but generally the convention runs full days with daytime panels and workshops starting in the morning, with showcases and special events running into the night. Check Funny-Con.com.

If you purchase a 3-Day Streaming Pass, you will receive access instructions via email prior to the event.

From O'Hare, you can grab a taxi or rideshare (about 30–45 minutes), or follow the airport signs to the CTA station and hop on the Blue Line toward Forest Park. The train ride takes about 40–45 minutes; get off at Western/Milwaukee station and it's an easy walk to The Lincoln Lodge. From Midway, taxis and rideshares take around 30–50 minutes. You can also follow signs to the Orange Line inside the airport, ride about 25 minutes downtown, transfer to the Blue Line toward O'Hare, and exit at Western/Milwaukee for the same short walk to the venue. This is in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area near Lincoln Lodge.

Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, though it may be limited during peak hours. For convenience, we recommend reserving a space in advance using parking apps like SpotHero or ParkWhiz.

The Robey Hotel will be offering a 15% discount for a very limited number of rooms. Use the promo code SOCIAL.

Nearby favorites include The Robey (which is offering a special FunnyCon discount), Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park, The Hotel at Midtown, Longman & Eagle, Ray's Bucktown Bed & Breakfast, and The Golden Arm, all offering comfortable options within a short distance of the venue.

Yes, and you're in one of Chicago's best food neighborhoods. Within walking distance or a short ride, you'll find favorites like Pilot Project Brewing/Restaurant, Table, Donkey and Stick, Gretel and Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant. Our partner coffee shop is Caffe Umbria. They're offering 10% when you show your FunnyCon wristband!

The Lincoln Lodge provides ADA-compliant entry and seating accommodations. If you require specific accessibility arrangements, please contact the venue directly or reach out to the FunnyCon team in advance so we can make sure everything is set for a comfortable experience.

Yes! Single-event tickets are available for purchase for specific evening shows, including headliner performances and The Funny Awards. You can select individual events when you buy tickets on the FunnyCon ticketing page, so you don't have to purchase a full 3-day pass if you only want to attend one show.