Upcoming Nate Bargatze dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Nate Bargatze is and what the ticket buys
Nate Bargatze is a Nashville stand-up comedian known for clean comedy (no profanity and no explicit material) delivered in a slow, deadpan monotone. A ticket buys roughly an evening of observational storytelling about family, marriage and being a little out of step with the world, usually in an arena or large theater. Because the material is clean, his shows are one of the few arena comedy tickets many families buy together.
Born in Nashville on March 25, 1979, he grew up the son of Stephen Bargatze, a clown and magician, and started doing stand-up in 2002. He has hosted Saturday Night Live twice (October 28, 2023, and October 5, 2024), hosted the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2025, and co-hosts The Nateland Podcast.
Specials, records and milestones
- Full Time Magic (2015, Comedy Central): reached No. 1 on the Billboard comedy chart.
- The Tennessee Kid (2019, Netflix) and The Greatest Average American (2021, Netflix): the second earned a Grammy nomination.
- Hello World (2023, Prime Video): drew 2.9 million viewers in its first 28 days.
- Your Friend, Nate Bargatze (Netflix, Christmas Eve 2024): won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2026.
The live numbers explain the demand. On April 15, 2023, he drew 19,365 people to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, a record for the building. He was the highest-grossing comedian of 2024, selling about 1.1 million tickets across 148 shows (his own site cites more than 1.2 million), and he sold about 677,000 tickets across 76 shows in 2025.
What a Nate Bargatze show is like
The show is low-key on purpose. There is little staging beyond a microphone, a stool and the video screens; the laughs come from timing and long setups that pay off minutes later. That style shapes the best seats more than any production element does. His official site separates his solo stand-up dates from Nateland live shows built around the podcast cast.
His schedule mixes big-city arenas with college towns and smaller markets. Listings on his official site in fall 2026 included stops such as Oxford, Mississippi, Auburn, Alabama, and Rexburg, Idaho, alongside Las Vegas. Some comedy tours use phone-free policies (phones locked in pouches during the show); check the event listing and venue for any such rule before you go.
Where to sit for stand-up in an arena
Comedy rewards clear audio and a clear view of the performer's face. Distance matters less than angle.
- Lower bowl facing the stage: the best seats in the house for stand-up. You see him directly and the screens at a comfortable angle, and the sound is strongest near the soundboard.
- Floor seats: arena comedy floors are usually reserved chairs rather than standing room. Front rows are close, but the flat floor means mid and rear rows watch the screens over other heads.
- Side sections near the stage: close, but a sharp side angle puts you behind his shoulder for much of the set. Sections a little farther back with a straighter angle are often better.
- Upper level: the value tier and perfectly workable for a show that lives on the screens and the audio. Center sections beat corners.
- Behind the stage: avoid unless the seating map shows an in-the-round setup.
In theaters, the center orchestra and front mezzanine (the first raised tier) are the strongest choices.
How demand for Nate Bargatze tickets behaves
He sells in volume, and a few structural patterns repeat:
- Presales lead. His official site publishes a presale code for shows, so much of the best inventory goes before the general on-sale.
- Added shows follow sellouts. When a first date sells quickly, a second show in the same city often follows, which can ease resale demand.
- Home and Southern markets run hot. Nashville and nearby Southern cities carry his strongest following.
- Family buying favors weekends. Because the show is clean, Friday and Saturday dates and holiday-season shows tend to draw group and family orders first.
Resale prices can sit above or below face value. GoodSeats orders include guaranteed entry. For new announcements, see Nate Bargatze's official site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nate Bargatze's comedy clean?
Yes. He is known for clean stand-up with no profanity, which makes his shows a common pick for families, though younger children may not follow every story.
Where is Nate Bargatze from?
He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 25, 1979, and still lives in the Nashville area.
Does Nate Bargatze play arenas?
Yes. He set the Bridgestone Arena attendance record with 19,365 people on April 15, 2023, and was the highest-grossing comedian of 2024.
What are the best seats for a Nate Bargatze show?
Lower-bowl seats facing the stage give the best view of his face and the clearest sound. Avoid sharp side angles near the stage and seats behind it.
Has Nate Bargatze won a Grammy?
Yes. His Netflix special Your Friend, Nate Bargatze won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2026.