Nate Bargatze Sets New Record for Stand-Up Comedy Ticket Sales
By Editor • August 15, 2026 • 1 min read
Nate Bargatze has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most tickets sold on a stand-up comedy tour, eclipsing Jeff Dunham's previous mark.
His "Big Dumb Eyes" tour has reportedly sold over 2,016,254 tickets, surpassing Dunham's 1,981,720. The official record will be confirmed during a presentation at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Bargatze achieved this milestone in just 16 months across 128 venues, while Dunham took over 35 months across 386 venues. Known for his clean humor, Bargatze is also recognized as Pollstar's highest-grossing stand-up comedian, earning $77.5 million in 2025.
Source: variety.com
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