The Auditorium (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) proudly presents comedian Nate Jackson as part of Jackson’s international “Big Dog Tour”. The two-performance evening takes place on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM and a late-night show added at 11 PM at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. Tickets on sale now at auditoriumtheatre.org or by calling The Auditorium’s Ticket Service Center at 312.341.2300.
Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy, with over 4 million TikTok followers and 700 million global views. Known for his viral content and electric stage presence, he’s currently selling out theaters across the U.S. and Australia on his Big Dog Tour.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Nate Jackson and his Big Dog Comedy Tour to The Auditorium for two shows,” said Rich Regan, CEO of The Auditorium. “As we continue to expand the variety of comedy experiences we bring to our stage, welcoming a rising star like Nate is an exciting step forward. The Auditorium has always been a place where people come together to share unforgettable experiences, and we look forward to bringing Chicago audiences together for an evening of laughter with one of comedy’s most exciting emerging talents.”
On July 8th, 2025 Nate released his one-hour Netflix special, Nate Jackson: Super Funny which premiered to #3 on the Netflix Top 10. In his high-energy debut special, comedian Nate Jackson delivers bold, unfiltered comedy as he tackles everything from racially questionable cookies to everyday absurdities. Known for his sharp wit and undeniable charisma, Jackson seamlessly flows between masterfully honed material and his unique style of hilarious crowd work—fearlessly diving into taboo topics and leaving no subject off-limits.
In addition to his stand-up, Nate is currently shooting season 2 of Apple’s Bad Monkey and recurred in Peacock’s The Paper. He also shared the screen with Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer in Aziz Ansari’s Lionsgate feature Good Fortune. He previously had a recurring role on NBC’s hit series Young Rock as The Junkyard Dog and has made memorable appearances on Spirited (Apple TV+), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), Nick Cannon Presents: Wild’N Out (MTV), All Def Comedy (HBO), Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City (Comedy Central), and Comic View (BET).
About The Auditorium
The Auditorium, a National Historic Landmark in the heart of downtown Chicago, is a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to bringing people together through extraordinary performances, education, and community engagement. Since opening in 1889, The Auditorium has been a defining part of Chicago’s cultural and architectural legacy, presenting world-class music, dance, theater, and a broad range of artistic and civic programming within its iconic building designed by legendary architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Located at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive - the center of Chicago, The Auditorium is committed to preserving and protecting its extraordinary historic home through ongoing preservation, restoration, stewardship, and care. Honoring its remarkable past while creating new experiences for audiences today, The Auditorium continues to inspire and connect people from Chicago and around the world. For more information and a complete calendar of events, visit AuditoriumTheatre.org.
