Josh Johnson at Academy of Music

Josh Johnson brings hilarious stand-up to Philadelphia on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Academy Of Music! The very funny and intelligent comedian will perform one night of stand-up comedy at Philadelphia’s legendary Academy Of Music. Tickets are priced from $188 for this great show.

Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson is one of the leading acutely intelligent performers in modern comedy. As a three-time Emmy Award winner for his staff writing for Trevor Noah's The Daily Show, Josh also tours the country as a stand-up comedian. His sharp observations of current events as well as his wry take on the modern world are showcased in his two specials Sleeper Picks and more. Not only is Josh Johnson a brilliant writer for The Daily Show, he is also a great stand-up comedian and has received a large following off of his unique performances.

Josh performs a lot of special, where he delves into the many current social issues and also discusses and comments on many of the normal aspects of life. Many of the specials he has performed have allowed Josh to connect with a diverse audience and really bring out the more intelligent and complex sides of life. Josh Johnson has also been touring all over the country and been featured on shows such as Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Presents as well as numerous TV appearances.

His latest project is a podcast called Sleeper Picks in which he delves deep into topics of interest to today’s audience and how they can apply to our daily lives. This will be a rare opportunity to see Josh off of TV and experience for yourself his astute take on life and his ability to make the most mundane subjects the most interesting and intelligent topics of conversation.

Academy Of Music Information

The Academy Of Music, America’s oldest continuously operating opera house, is one of Philadelphia’s finest performance venues. For 159 years the Academy has provided the greatest performers of each generation with a truly traditional setting in which to deliver their unique brand of entertainment. Whether you are taking the Main Floor, finding a spot on the Balcony or booking a private Box at the Academy Of Music, as a patron you can rest assured that your experience will be akin to that of any other of the 2,500 or so attendees. If you require further information regarding the Academy Of Music, it would be best to contact them directly. 

Transportation at Academy Of Music

For the stand-up comedy performances held at Academy Of Music, there are numerous parking lots around the venue and the Opera House itself is only a short walk from additional parking lots and street-side, curbside parking in Philadelphia, as well as from other Philadelphia parking lots in the surrounding area.

Ticket Information

Josh Johnson Intelligent Comedy at Academy of Music Tickets start at $188 for show for Josh Johnson Intelligent Comedy at Academy of Music for Saturday, November 7th 2026. Intelligent Philadelphia comedy fans can get their smart comedy tickets at TicketSqueeze.com or at the venue’s box office. This will surely be an unusual comedy show experience for fans of intelligent stand-up comedy for people from Philadelphia, PA and surrounding cities. For this reason, smart comedy fans are advised to purchase tickets fast as Josh Johnson’s smart comedy show will surely be sold out! Get your tickets now!