Bert Kreischer Live at the Greek Theatre, Friday Night

Bert Kreischer takes the Greek Theatre stage on Friday, September 25, 2026, the first of two nights he has booked at the Griffith Park amphitheater. If you're sorting through things to do in Los Angeles on a Friday and want a big, loud, outdoor comedy show, this is an easy pick.

Who he is

Kreischer is the comedian who performs with his shirt off. That started as a bit and never stopped. His breakout was a true story from his college days about getting mixed up with the Russian mob on a trip abroad, and he's been telling a version of it for close to two decades. Netflix specials like Secret Time, Hey Big Boy and Razzle Dazzle brought him a huge audience, and his podcast Bertcast plus the 2 Bears, 1 Cave show he co-hosts with Tom Segura keep that audience busy between tours.

His sets lean on long stories rather than tight one-liners. He'll wander off into crowd work, circle back, and land a callback you forgot he set up twenty minutes earlier. Fans who've seen him live say the shows rarely run short.

The venue

The Greek is a roughly 5,900-seat open-air theater cut into the hillside of Griffith Park. Oak trees frame the stage, and on a clear night you can see stars over the back rows. Comedy works surprisingly well here. The bowl shape keeps the sound close, so a punchline hits the upper sections almost as hard as the front.

This listing is for Friday. The same source page also lists a Saturday, September 26 show, which we covered separately in our Saturday night Bert Kreischer post. Pick whichever night fits your weekend.

Practical info

We couldn't confirm a ticket price or an exact showtime from the listing, so check the event page linked above before you head out. Seating at the Greek is reserved, and the venue posts its own bag and entry rules.

Parking in the Greek's lots goes fast on sold-out nights, and traffic on Vermont Avenue backs up near showtime. Rideshare drop-off on Vermont can save you a long walk up the hill. Evenings in Griffith Park cool off quickly in late September, so bring a light jacket even if the afternoon felt warm.

Food and drinks are sold inside. Hillhurst and Vermont avenues a mile or so south have plenty of spots for dinner beforehand.

More comedy

Browse the comedy section for other upcoming events in Los Angeles, or check the full events listing for more Things Happening In Los Angeles this fall.