WYSO After Dark: An Evening with Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Schuster Center, Dayton
Two comedy legends unite in support of public radio
Join us for WYSO After Dark: An Evening with Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart, a one-night-only event featuring two of America's most influential comedians in unfiltered conversation. Jon Stewart built his career dissecting institutions from within the establishment most notably on the Daily Show. Meanwhile, Dave Chappelle walked away from that establishment to maintain independence. Together, they offer a 360-degree view of media, power, and the necessity of independent voices at this critical moment.
Jon Stewart transformed late-night comedy with "The Daily Show," using satire to hold media and political figures accountable for 16 years. His return to the show in 2024 marked his continued commitment to media literacy and democratic discourse. Stewart's advocacy for local journalism makes him a natural champion for WYSO's mission.
Dave Chappelle has maintained his distinctive voice and unflinching approach to comedy while residing in Yellow Springs, far from entertainment industry power centers. His deep investment in community and free expression is reflected in his support of local institutions including WYSO and his willingness to walk away from major contracts rather than compromise his creative vision. His commitment to authenticity has earned him five Primetime Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, six acclaimed Netflix specials, and the 2025 NAACP President's Award.
When buying tickets online, patrons will be placed in a virtual purchase queue. Those on the website prior to 10:00 AM EST, will be held in a virtual waiting room and then RANDOMLY PLACED into the virtual purchase queue at 10:00 AM EST. Those arriving at the website after 10:00 AM will be assigned the next available space in the queue after those in the waiting room have been placed in the queue. Once patrons have secured tickets in their shopping cart, they will have 10 minutes to complete their transaction.
There is an 4-ticket max per household. No Refunds. No Exchanges.
TICKET+ PACKAGES
Only available through WYSO’s Development Office
Contact Sara Nilsson at snilsson@wyso.org
$20,000 - TOWER PACKAGE:
- 8 VIP seats for both the February 13 show and a to-be-announced March 20 show which includes a post-show VIP reception
- Event swag with a commemorative lanyard
- Special invitations to all 2026 WYSO signature events
$15,000 - TRANSMITTER PACKAGE:
- 6 Orchestra seats for both the February 13 show and a to-be-announced March 20 show.
- Event swag with a commemorative lanyard
- Special invitations to all 2026 WYSO signature events
$10,000 - AMPLIFIER PACKAGE:
- 4 Orchestra seats for both the February 13 show and a to-be-announced March 20 show
- Event swag with a commemorative lanyard
- Special invitations to all 2026 WYSO signature events
$5,000 - BROADCASTER PACKAGE:
- 2 Orchestra seats for both the February 13 show and a to-be-announced March 20 show
- Event swag with a commemorative lanyard
- Special invitations to all 2026 WYSO signature events
$1,500 - TUNER PACKAGE:
- 2 Orchestra seats for EITHER the February 13 show OR the to-be-announced March 20 show
- Event swag with a commemorative lanyard
- Special invitations to all 2026 WYSO signature events
SPONSORSHIPS
Only available through WYSO’s Development Office
Contact Sara Nilsson at snilsson@wyso.org
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