John Mulaney is heading to Kansas City this weekend as his Mister Whatever tour stops at Starlight Theatre on Sunday, August 16.
The Emmy-winning comedian is scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 p.m., with Mike Birbiglia joining him for the Kansas City performance. Mulaney’s official tour schedule confirms the Starlight Theatre date and lists Birbiglia as the guest.
John Mulaney’s Kansas City Stop
The August 16 performance is part of Mulaney’s ongoing 2026 Mister Whatever tour, which has taken the comedian to major venues across the United States.
The Starlight Theatre appearance comes after stops in Iowa and Missouri, with Mulaney scheduled to perform at Arnolds Park on August 14 and Ozarks Amphitheater on August 15 before arriving in Kansas City. He will then continue the tour with another Missouri performance later in the month.
The Kansas City event is being presented as John Mulaney with Mike Birbiglia and a very special guest, adding another layer of anticipation for fans who follow the comedian’s touring appearances. Ticketmaster lists Mulaney, Fred Armisen and Mike Birbiglia among the lineup information associated with the event.
A Major Stand-Up Tour
Mulaney’s Mister Whatever run has become one of the comedian’s biggest touring projects, with dates stretching across the country throughout 2026.
The tour includes performances at major American venues, including the Hollywood Bowl, Ryman Auditorium and Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Mulaney’s Wrigley Field performance marked a notable milestone because he became the first stand-up headliner to perform there.
The tour has also featured other prominent comedians on select dates, including Fred Armisen, Nick Kroll and Mike Birbiglia.
Mulaney’s Long-Running Connection to ‘SNL’
Mulaney remains closely associated with Saturday Night Live, where he worked as a writer from 2008 to 2013 before building a successful stand-up and television career.
His time at the NBC sketch show helped establish him as one of the most recognizable comedy writers and performers of his generation. He later returned to host the program multiple times and became part of the show’s Five-Timers Club.
His career has since expanded into stand-up specials, television and Broadway, making his Starlight appearance relevant beyond the local comedy calendar.
Mike Birbiglia Joins the Kansas City Show
Mike Birbiglia’s presence gives the August 16 performance additional interest for comedy fans.
Birbiglia is an established stand-up comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker who has frequently worked across live comedy, theater and television. He has also appeared alongside Mulaney during select dates on the Mister Whatever tour.
The Starlight appearance therefore offers Kansas City audiences a chance to see two well-known American comedians sharing the same bill.
What Fans Can Expect at Starlight Theatre
The performance will take place at Starlight Theatre, Kansas City’s longtime outdoor performing arts venue.
The venue’s event listing identifies the performance as part of its Capitol Federal Concert Series and describes Mulaney as one of the leading stand-up comedians working today.
The show is scheduled for Sunday evening, giving local comedy fans a weekend opportunity to catch the Mister Whatever tour before Mulaney continues across the country.
A Busy Year for John Mulaney
The Kansas City appearance comes during an especially active year for Mulaney.
Along with his extensive touring schedule, the comedian has continued building his television and live entertainment profile. His recent work includes Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, following the earlier Netflix project Everybody’s in L.A.
His 2026 touring schedule also includes major performances across the country, with dates continuing through the fall and into the end of the year.
Mulaney has also recently announced an ambitious 2027 New York City run called Mulaney Takes Manhattan, which will take him through nine different venues across nine consecutive nights. The run is scheduled to include stops at venues ranging from the Comedy Cellar to Madison Square Garden.
Kansas City Show Set for August 16
For Kansas City comedy fans, the Starlight Theatre performance offers a chance to see Mulaney during one of the busiest stretches of his current tour.
John Mulaney with Mike Birbiglia and a very special guest is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri.
With Mulaney continuing his national Mister Whatever run and bringing another established comedian to the Kansas City stage, the Starlight show is positioned as one of the weekend’s notable comedy events.