Key Takeaways
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The WHO IS ME Tour is Adam Ray’s 2026 stand-up theater run, focused on personal storytelling, impressions, and material distinct from his Dr. Phil character show.
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Confirmed WHO IS ME Tour stops run through November 2026 in cities including Anaheim, San Diego, Bozeman, Madison, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Reno, and Rancho Mirage.
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Chicago’s Athenaeum Theatre on October 23, 2026 is a key Midwest theater date, positioned between Madison and Atlanta on the routing.
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Some 2026 appearances, such as Hollywood Improv and New York Comedy Festival sets, are separate from the WHO IS ME Tour and follow different formats.
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OnesToWatch Live tracks shows across the OnesToWatch roster so readers can quickly confirm dates and secure tickets early.
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What The WHO IS ME Tour Reveals About Adam Ray’s 2026 Strategy
The WHO IS ME Tour focuses on mid-size theaters and select club-style rooms rather than arenas. Venues range from spaces like San Jose Improv and Stress Factory to 3,000-capacity rooms such as Hard Rock Live Orlando and the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center.
The Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago and the Barrymore Theatre in Madison illustrate the core format: seated theaters where longer stories and character-driven bits can breathe. This setting differs from short club sets built around quick turnover and drink service.
Adam Ray built his mainstream profile through his Dr. Phil impersonation and “Dr. Phil Live!” show, which led Netflix to approach him about a special. This breakthrough followed roughly two decades of stand-up, podcasting, and character work.
His debut Netflix special, “Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED,” premiered on November 19, 2024 and climbed to #3 on Netflix’s Top 10. His Kill Tony appearance as Joe Biden (KT #672, July 2024) amassed roughly 27–29 million views, with trackers listing about 27.2 million and 27.9 million and Rosetta citing 29.4 million.
That 2024 Kill Tony episode, where he faced off with Shane Gillis’ Donald Trump, became the most-watched in the show’s history and led to his induction into the Kill Tony Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden. The WHO IS ME Tour marks a pivot toward personal storytelling: Ray performs as himself, not in character, in his largest solo stand-up outing to date.
Upcoming WHO IS ME Tour Dates (2026)
The dates below are listed in chronological order and cover the remaining 2026 WHO IS ME Tour run.
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Friday, October 2, 2026 — DigAlert Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA — 8:00 PM
Live Nation lists this date explicitly as “Adam Ray: WHO IS ME Tour.” Parking upgrades appear as an “Adam Ray Parking — Buy Upgrade” add-on on the Live Nation event page.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Balboa Theatre, San Diego, CA — 7:00 PM
Consequence Live lists this stop for this date. The Balboa Theatre is a cashless venue at 868 Fourth Ave. San Diego Theatres recommends arriving at least one hour before showtime to clear security.
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Friday, October 9, 2026 — The ELM, Bozeman, MT — Early Show 7:00 PM (Sold Out) / Late Show 10:00 PM
Logjam Presents and Live Nation both list this stop, and demand was strong enough that a late show was added. The early show is sold out on secondary aggregators even though the promoter page still advertises tickets, so check both before assuming availability.
The ELM sits at 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT. The early show is all ages, while Ticketmaster listings recommend 18+ for that performance.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT — 7:00 PM
This date appears in available listings without clear WHO IS ME Tour branding. Confirm details directly with the venue before purchasing.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI — 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
ComedyCalendar lists this as a WHO IS ME Tour stop. The Barrymore Theatre has a capacity of 971 and sits at 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704. Tickets start at $67 through Ticketmaster, and this is an 18+ event.
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Friday, October 23, 2026 — Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago, IL
The Athenaeum Theatre is one of Chicago’s premier intimate theater venues and anchors the tour’s Midwest routing between Madison and Atlanta.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — Atlanta, GA — 7:00 PM
Calyndr lists this date under the WHO IS ME Tour. ComedyCalendar separately references a Buckhead Theatre date in Atlanta on October 17 at 7:00 PM. These listings may reflect a date change or a separate booking, so verify directly with the venue.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — Philadelphia, PA — 7:30 PM
This stop appears on Calyndr as a WHO IS ME Tour date. Venue details were not confirmed in available sources at time of writing, so check official ticketing channels for the specific Philadelphia venue.
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Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Bethlehem, PA — 8:00 PM
Available tour listings present this as a WHO IS ME Tour stop. Confirm the exact venue and seating map through official ticketing sources.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026 — Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV — 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
Grand Sierra Resort’s April 28, 2026 press release explicitly bills this as the “Who is Me” tour. Tickets for the Reno show start at $49 all-in on Vivid Seats, with other marketplaces listing get-in prices around $52 before fees and $73.75 all-in. Tickets are also available at grandsierraresort.com or by calling the Box Office at 775-789-2000.
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Friday, November 20, 2026 — The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage, CA — 8:00 PM
Agua Caliente Casinos lists this as the “Adam Ray – Who Is Me Tour.” Ticket prices vary by source and seating tier, with a four-ticket purchase limit. The venue is at 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
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Past WHO IS ME Tour Dates (2026)
These 2026 WHO IS ME Tour stops occurred before late September and are included for reference and research.
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Friday, July 24, 2026 — Hard Rock Live Orlando, Orlando, FL — 8:00 PM
ComedyCalendar listed this as an 18+ WHO IS ME Tour stop. Hard Rock Live Orlando accommodates up to 3,000 guests and is located at 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 at Universal CityWalk. Tickets were priced at $35–$45 all-in before taxes.
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Wells Hall at The Parker (Lillian S. Wells Hall), Fort Lauderdale, FL — 7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)
ComedyCalendar listed this as part of the Truist Comedy Series. Tickets started at $51 through Ticketmaster and VividSeats. The venue is at 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the show was 18+.
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Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center, Tampa, FL — 8:00 PM
ComedyCalendar listed this as a WHO IS ME Tour stop. The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center has a capacity of approximately 5,500 and is located at 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33610. The July 26 show was 21+, with tickets listed from $66 on some platforms, while the official venue page listed tickets starting at $30 and secondary get-in prices around $51.
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Friday, July 31, 2026 — San Jose Improv, San Jose, CA — 9:45 PM
Available tour listings present this as a WHO IS ME Tour stop. The San Jose Improv is at 62 S Second St, San Jose, CA. The club enforces a two-item minimum and prohibits recording without consent, with some artists also restricting cell phones.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — Stress Factory Comedy Club, New Brunswick, NJ — 7:00 PM
The Stress Factory listed this as “ADAM RAY: WHO IS ME TOUR.” Two shows ran at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The Stress Factory enforces a two-item minimum and accepts valid ID at the door for will-call check-in. The New Brunswick listing carried a 16 and over restriction, though some third-party sites listed 18+ or 21+.
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Friday, September 18, 2026 — Blue Note Hawaii, Honolulu, HI — 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Blue Note Hawaii lists its address as 2335 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, on level two of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, and third-party listings note two nightly shows at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM. Tickets were priced at $40–$50 face value through the venue box office, while secondary resellers listed them starting around $69–$102. Blue Note Hawaii enforces a $20 food and beverage minimum per person.
Adam Ray 2026 Appearances Outside The WHO IS ME Tour
Several 2026 Adam Ray appearances fall outside the WHO IS ME Tour and feature different formats or multi-comedian bills.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Hollywood, CA: Adam Ray appears at “Tonight at the Improv ft. Anthony Jeselnik, Adam Ray, Brian Monarch and Very Special Guests” in the Main Room at Hollywood Improv (8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA) at 7:30 PM. This is a multi-comedian drop-in night at the Hollywood Improv.
Friday, November 6, 2026 — Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY — 7:00 PM: The Gramercy Theatre appearance is a New York Comedy Festival event presented as “New York Comedy Festival Presents: Adam Ray.”
Salt Lake City, UT (October 10, 2026): The Salt Lake City listing lacks clear WHO IS ME Tour branding in available sources and should be treated as unconfirmed tour participation.
How To Choose The Right WHO IS ME Tour Date
Chicago (October 23): The Athenaeum Theatre date offers a centrally placed Midwest option, with tickets available through the Chicago links on this page.
Room Size: The Barrymore Theatre in Madison (capacity 971) and the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago provide the most intimate remaining theater settings. Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage and Grand Sierra Resort in Reno are larger casino venues with tiered seating.
Age Restrictions: Most tour stops skew 18+. The Stress Factory in New Brunswick ran a 16 and over policy. The early show at The ELM in Bozeman is all ages, while Ticketmaster listings recommend 18+ for that performance. Always confirm age policies with each venue.
Ticket Price Range: Remaining dates vary by source and seating tier, with casino-resort shows often using tiered pricing. Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort lists get-in prices around the high $40s to low $50s on some marketplaces.
Travel: Reno and Rancho Mirage are casino resort stops with on-site lodging and dining. Chicago, Madison, and Philadelphia are urban dates with standard transit and hotel options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The WHO IS ME Tour?
The WHO IS ME Tour is Adam Ray’s 2026 stand-up comedy theater run. It features a full-length show that blends impressions, character work, personal storytelling, and observational material. It is distinct from his Dr. Phil LIVE! touring production, which centered on a single character. The WHO IS ME Tour is his largest solo stand-up outing to date, with Ray performing as himself and leaning into personal stories.
How Many Shows Does Adam Ray Play In Chicago On October 23, 2026?
The Athenaeum Theatre date in Chicago on October 23, 2026 features multiple showtimes, with tickets available through the Ticketmaster links on this page.
Which Adam Ray 2026 Appearances Are Not Part Of The WHO IS ME Tour?
The Hollywood Improv drop-in night on September 29, 2026 and the New York Comedy Festival appearance at the Gramercy Theatre on November 6, 2026 are separate from the WHO IS ME Tour. The Salt Lake City date on October 10 appears in listings without official WHO IS ME Tour branding.
Where Can I Buy Official Tickets For The WHO IS ME Tour?
Official ticketing varies by stop, so check each venue’s primary ticketing partner. The Blue Note Hawaii stop directed buyers to the Blue Note Hawaii site or TicketWeb, with all ticketing handled through TicketWeb. The Grand Sierra Resort stop in Reno sells tickets at grandsierraresort.com and by phone at 775-789-2000. For Chicago, use the Ticketmaster links on this page. Avoid third-party resellers where venues explicitly prohibit resale.
Is The Bozeman, MT Early Show Still Available?
The early show of Adam Ray’s WHO IS ME Tour at The ELM in Bozeman on October 9, 2026 is sold out. A 10:00 PM late show was added and may still have inventory. Check Ticketmaster or Logjam Presents for current availability.
Conclusion
The WHO IS ME Tour covers theaters and select clubs across California, Montana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Florida, New Jersey, and Hawaii. The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago on October 23, 2026 offers a clear option for Midwest audiences between Madison on October 21 and Atlanta on October 28. Additional dates later in the run give audiences in the West, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic more chances to see the show before the tour wraps.
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