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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's quick-witted weekly news quiz where headlines become punchlines. Hosted by Peter Sagal with legendary scorekeeper and announcer Bill Kurtis, the show brings comedians, journalists, and surprise celebrity guests on stage for segments like Bluff the Listener, Not My Job, and Lightning Fill in the Blank. At a live taping, you get sharp jokes, buzzer battles, and audience shout-outs as the panel tries to outsmart the week's news. It is part comedy show, part current-events crash course, and all about crowd energy.
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Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Tour Dates and Ticket Prices
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Tour Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2025 Wait Wait Don't Tell Me tour dates. For all available tickets and to find shows near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page.
DATE | CITY | VENUE | LOWEST PRICE |
12/18/2025 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $108 |
01/08/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
01/15/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
01/22/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
01/29/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
02/05/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
02/12/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
02/26/2026 | Bloomington, IN | Indiana University Auditorium | $284 |
03/05/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
03/12/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |
03/19/2026 | Chicago, IL | Studebaker Theater | $91 |