Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - Tickets & Event Information

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 07:30 PM at Studebaker Theater in Chicago, IL, featuring Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Ticket listings currently start at $136.25 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 25 available listings.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 07:30 PM

Venue: Studebaker Theater

Location: Chicago, IL

Address: Chicago, IL

Presented by: Studebaker Theater

Featuring: Wait Wait Don't Tell Me

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! brings its popular news quiz to Chicago for a live recording. This is a chance to see Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis, along with a panel of comedians and journalists, unpack the week's headlines with their signature wit and humor. Expect the usual blend of current events, pop culture, and unexpected takes that have made the show a public radio staple. This performance happens on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the historic Studebaker Theater in Chicago. The theater's classic setting provides an intimate atmosphere for this type of spoken-word event. It's a good fit for anyone who enjoys sharp comedy, current affairs, and the unique energy of a live broadcast.

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on Thursday, October 1, 2026 start at $136.25 all-in per ticket. 25 live listings covering 117 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 22, 2026 at 2:20 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$136.25 all-in
Current listing count
25
Seats available
117
Lowest lower level ticket
$136.25
Lowest upper level ticket
$140.00
Prices last updated

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Need to Knows for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! on Thursday, October 1, 2026

Event overview: Show: Wait Wait Don't Tell Me; Venue: Studebaker Theater; City: Chicago, IL. When and where: Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026; Start time: 07:30 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Chicago, IL. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: Orchestra at $136.25 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 25 verified listings.

Event overview

Show
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
Venue
Studebaker Theater
City
Chicago, IL

When and where

Date
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Start time
07:30 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Chicago, IL

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
Orchestra at $136.25 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
25 verified listings

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When is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 07:30 PM at Studebaker Theater.
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