Comedian Jim Jefferies brings his Son of A Carpenter Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Saturday, May 30th, 2026. The F.M. Kirby Center is the best place in Wilkes-Barre for comedy, so buy early to secure your favorite seats in the house.
On-Sale Dates:
- Exclusive pre-sale for Kirby Members begins Thursday, October 23rd, at 10:00 A.M.
- Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, October 24th, at 10:00 A.M.
How to Purchase:
- Online: kirbycenter.org, and ticketmaster.com.
- In-person: Visit the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during summer business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
- By phone: Call the box office at 570-826-1100.
About Jim Jefferies:
Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.
The comedian has released a total of ten stand-up specials since Contraband in 2008, including his most recent 2025 special Two Limb Policy on Netflix, his 6th special for the streaming service. In the special, Jefferies unleashes his thoughts on tiny mustaches, straight-guy struggles and why acting doesn’t count as a real job.
Jefferies has also appeared and starred in films and TV including the comedy series Legit which he co-wrote, executive produced and starred for FX. Jim hosted and co-created the popular Comedy Central series, The Jim Jefferies Show which ran 3 seasons from 2017-2019. In 2019, Jim was honored as Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs Festival.
Currently, he can be seen hosting FOX’s reality show, The Snake, where contestants must use their training, charm, and powers of persuasion as they face fear-inducing challenges designed to showcase their true colors. He will also be starring in Jordan Peele’s newest production, Him, alongside Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans, and Julia Fox which releases in September 2025.
Jim’s worldwide tour, Son of a Carpenter, launched in 2025. For more dates and info go to: www.jimjefferies.com.
