Lake of the Ozarks is getting a serious shot of standup star power next spring, as Bert Kreischer brings his Laughing on the Lake comedy festival to Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The outdoor show is set for 7 p.m. and stacks Kreischer with a heavyweight bill: Kathleen Madigan, Rory Scovel, Chris Porter and Shane Torres, all on one night.
Lineup and Where to Buy
The full festival lineup and date are posted on the venue calendar and ticketing pages, which list Kreischer headlining with Madigan, Scovel, Porter and Torres on the same bill. Both the Ozarks Amphitheater site and Ticketmaster show the May 16, 2026 date in Camdenton and confirm the multi-comic lineup.
Presale and Presenters
According to the Springfield News-Leader, a presale for the show kicked off at 10 a.m. on March 11 using the code "lake," with tickets opening to the general public at 10 a.m. on March 13. The News-Leader also reports that the festival is being presented in collaboration with Outback Presents and Mammoth Live, working alongside Ozarks Amphitheater.
Why Kreischer Is Central
Kreischer is not just dropping into the lake at random. He has built a touring empire on big outdoor stops and festival-style lineups, including his own Fully Loaded festival. As outlined on Kreischer's site and the Fully Loaded festival page, his recent projects include the Netflix scripted series "Free Bert," which has boosted his TV profile while he continues to lean into large, festival-branded comedy events that are designed to pull national audiences.
Local Ties and What to Expect
The lineup is not all imports. Kathleen Madigan, a Florissant native with deep Missouri roots who often splits her time between Nashville and the Ozarks, brings a strong local connection to the show, as detailed by St. Louis Magazine. With several other large events already on the amphitheater’s spring calendar, organizers are gearing up for a packed season, and this festival is positioned as one of its marquee comedy nights. Attendees should check ticketing and venue pages for specifics on parking, ADA access and arrival guidelines.
Plan Ahead
Both the amphitheater and ticket platforms indicate this could be a high-demand show, so anyone hoping to catch Kreischer and company under the stars should plan for crowds and the possibility of limited late availability. For the latest updates, seating maps and box-office details, keep an eye on the venue’s event page and the Ticketmaster event listing.
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