Fast-rising Comedian John Crist Coming to Waco Hall April 19
Stand-up comedian on both stage and social will bring his signature relatable humor on faith, family and everyday life to Waco Hall
Comedian John Crist will perform at Baylor's Waco Hall on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.
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John Crist, one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians with more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast, will bring his “John Crist Live Tour” to Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.
One of Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians in 2023, John Crist continued to play sold-out shows across the country on his 2024 U.S. “Emotional Support Tour” and has extended his “John Crist Live Tour” into 2026. Well known for his signature relatable, observational humor about faith, family and everyday life, Crist has built a devoted fan base of more than 7.5 million through family-friendly comedic takes on everything from strict upbringings and church culture to group texts, sports and pop culture trends.
In 2023, Crist released his special “John Crist: Would Like to Release a Statement” on YouTube, garnering more than 2.8 million views, with more than 200 million views on social clips alone. In 2022, Crist independently released his “What Are We Doing?” special, and that compilation has more than 100 million views across platforms. Earlier this year, Crist made his late-night debut on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” and released his latest comedy special, “John Crist: Emotional Support,” which has garnered more than 3.5 million views on YouTube.
Crist also has a podcast titled Net Positive, which regularly charts on Spotify and Apple’s top podcast charts. Filmed in downtown Nashville, the weekly installment has featured guests like comedian Matt Rife, Creed frontman Scott Stapp, comedian Leanne Morgan, musician Michael W. Smith, NFL All-Pro wide receiver Eric Decker and many more. Additionally, Crist released his book Delete That in 2022. He has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports and Buzzfeed just to name a few.
Don’t miss John Crist on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus!
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