Damon Wayans to Bring Stand-Up to Blue Note Hawai'i This October
The IN LIVING COLOR alum returns to his stand-up roots for a run of shows in Waikīkī.
Comedy legend Damon Wayans brings his unmistakable comedic voice to Blue Note Hawai'i this October for a special stand-up engagement on October 1 – 4, 2026, presented by 94.7 KUMU FM.
While much of Wayans' recent focus has been on his extensive film and television career, the acclaimed comedian, actor, writer and producer will step back onto the stand-up stage for a rare series of live performances in Blue Note Hawai'i's intimate showroom.
Tickets are on sale now at BlueNoteHawaii.com.
One of the most influential comedic voices of his generation, Wayans is perhaps best known as one of the groundbreaking writer-performers behind the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series In Living Color. During his three seasons on the show, he created some of its most memorable characters, including Homey D. Clown, Handi-Man and Blaine Edwards of 'Men on Film,' while earning two individual Emmy nominations for his writing.
Wayans began his career on the comedy club circuit in 1982 before gaining national attention as a featured player on Saturday Night Live. He went on to establish himself as a powerhouse stand-up performer through acclaimed HBO specials including One Night Stand, The Last Stand and Still Standing.
His television career includes co-creating, executive producing and starring in the hit ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids, which ran for five seasons and earned multiple honors, including a People's Choice Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series and Favorite Male Performer for Wayans' role as Michael Kyle. More recently, he starred in FOX's Lethal Weapon and returned to television in Poppa's House.
On the big screen, Wayans' extensive film career includes memorable roles in The Last Boy Scout, Major Payne, Mo' Money, Blankman, Bamboozled, The Great White Hype, Celtic Pride, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, Colors, Punchline and Beverly Hills Cop.
A member of the legendary Wayans entertainment family, Damon Wayans has spent more than four decades helping shape American comedy through his distinctive stand-up, iconic characters and work across television and film.
This October, Hawai'i audiences will have a rare opportunity to experience Wayans live and up close, returning to the comedy-club setting where his remarkable career first began.
Event Details
94.7 KUMU FM Presents: Damon Wayans
October 1, 2, 3, & 4
Tickets: Premium Seating $95, Loge Seating $80 & Bar Area $70
Showtimes: 7:00 p.m.
Doors: 5:00 p.m.
About Blue Note Hawaii
About Blue Note Entertainment Group
With jazz at its vibrant core, Blue Note has maintained its historical excellence while providing audiences with a range of dynamic, culturally rich experiences and top artistry. The multi-faceted entertainment company owns and operates New York's Blue Note Jazz Club and Sony Hall; The Howard Theatre (Washington D.C.); and Blue Note Jazz Clubs Worldwide (Milan, Italy; Honolulu, HI; Beijing and Shanghai, China; London; Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan; Napa, CA; Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil) and the Blue Note Jazz Festivals in Napa and NYC.
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