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What to Expect at a Jeff Dunham Show: ETC Insiders Guide

Candice Ouellette | March 17, 2023
What to Expect at a Jeff Dunham Show: ETC Insiders Guide

Calling all Jeff Dunham fans! We're answering the most common questions and covering everything you need to know before seeing one of the country's most successful touring comics and ventriloquists live on stage. If you've ever wondered how long a show lasts, or just how many puppets he has, you've come to the right place.


What is Jeff Dunham's new tour?

Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled is the latest tour Dunham has announced and has been on as of early 2023. The trek, which kicked off in late 2022, features appearances by his cast of fan-favorite characters and was slated to bring all the fun and laughs to nearly 50 cities across the US. The Still Not Canceled tour followed Dunham's Seriously?! tour, which marked his return to the stage since the COVID-19 pandemic.


How long does a Jeff Dunham show last?

Dunham's performances have clocked in anywhere from 90 minutes to just over 2 hours long.


Who is touring with Jeff Dunham?

Joining the comedian on tour are the Jeff Dunham characters, now world-famous fan favorites.


Where can I watch Jeff Dunham's show?

There are plenty of places to watch a Jeff Dunham show, from live on stage to the comfort of your couch. Dunham has released several comedy specials over the course of his successful stand-up career. In late 2022, he released the one-hour Comedy Central special "Me the People," which became the network's highest-rated stand-up special since his previous release, 2020's "Jeff Dunham's Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special." Check Comedy Central's website for upcoming airdates and information on how to watch any of the Comedy Central Jeff Dunham shows.

If you ask us, it's always better live. Check out a full list of Jeff Dunham tour dates and snag your Jeff Dunham ticketes right here with ETC.


How many puppets does Jeff Dunham currently have?

Jeff Dunham has 5 puppets.


Jeff Dunham's puppets

The suitcase gang is what the show is all about. So, who are the Jeff Dunham puppets, and what are their stories? A breakdown:

    Achmed: The Jeff Dunham Achmed character has come to be known as the world's only beloved dead terrorist. Achmed is the skeletal corpse of an inept suicide bomber, who is best known for his catchphrase "Silence! I keel you!," which he shouts at Dunham and unsuspecting laughing audience members.

    Peanut: Peanut is Dunham's main sidekick. The Jeff Dunham Peanut character is best described as "unendingly energetic." He's a frenzied, manic, self-described comic genius who appeals to audience members of all ages - even the adults, who he has absolutely zero respect for.

    Walter: The beloved, old curmudgeon with no filter. The Jeff Dunham Walter character is a grumpy old man who isn't afraid to let you know exactly what's on his mind, and especially doesn't mind telling any and everyone to "Shut the hell up!" Walter Jeff Dunham interactions have become fan favorites.

    José: Full name José Jalapeño on a Stick. José is known as a calming force amongst the rest of the rowdy suitcase bunch. He's longed for a happy and fulfilling life in the USA - that's why he hopped all the way across the border (that's also probably why he is always tired). José Jalapeño is a talking Jalapeño "on a STEEK!"

    Bubba J: Bubba J is not the sharpest tool in the shed, but that doesn't stop him from having a good time. Bubba J is proud of his redneck roots, a self-proclaimed good 'ol boy that grew up in a trailer park. He likes to say he has two loves: his country, his beer, and NASCAR.


Who is Jeff Dunham's most popular character?

Peanut is Jeff Dunham's most popular most popular and well-known puppet character.


What can I expect from a Jeff Dunham performance?

Expect a lot of fun and even more laughs at a Jeff Dunham show. It is stand-up comedy, after all! With six different personalities and roughly two hours of stage time, you're bound to have a good time. Dunham likes to interact with his fans, and is known to take on-stage selfies with the audience, so be sure to snag those front-row seats if you want to get in the shot!


From the old Jeff Dunham tour 2022 to the new Jeff Dunham tour 2023, ETC is here to make sure you get all your laughs in. Score your Jeff Dunham Still Not Canceled tour tickets now!

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Nov 20
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Nov 20
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
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Nov 21
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Nov 21
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola, FL
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Nov 22
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Nov 22
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Enmarket Arena
Savannah, GA
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Nov 23
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Nov 23
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Appalachian Wireless Arena
Pikeville, KY
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Dec 8
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Dec 8
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Dec 11
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Dec 11
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Cure Insurance Arena
Trenton, NJ
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Dec 12
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Dec 12
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Giant Center
Hershey, PA
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Dec 13
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Dec 13
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
MVP Arena
Albany, NY
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Dec 14
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Dec 14
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Cross Insurance Center
Bangor, ME
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Dec 28
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Dec 28
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids, MI
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Dec 29
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Dec 29
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, IN
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Dec 30
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Dec 30
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh, PA
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Dec 31
Tue • 3:00 PM
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Dec 31
3:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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Jan 8
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Jan 8
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Amerant Bank Arena
Sunrise, FL
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Jan 9
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jan 9
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Daytona Beach Ocean Center
Daytona Beach, FL
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Jan 10
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jan 10
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Amalie Arena
Tampa, FL
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Jan 11
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Jan 11
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Hertz Arena
Estero, FL
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Jan 22
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Jan 22
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
American Bank Center
Corpus Christi, TX
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Jan 23
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jan 23
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
American Airlines Center
Dallas, TX
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Jan 24
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jan 24
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Frost Bank Center
San Antonio, TX
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Jan 25
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Jan 25
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Brookshire Grocery Arena
Bossier City, LA
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Feb 2
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Feb 2
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Feb 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Feb 5
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center
Asheville, NC
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Feb 6
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Feb 6
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
F&M Bank Arena
Clarksville, TN
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Feb 7
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Feb 7
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
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Feb 8
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Feb 8
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Fabulous Fox Theatre - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
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Feb 19
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Feb 19
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
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Feb 20
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Feb 20
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Wilkes Barre, PA
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Feb 21
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Feb 21
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
UBS Arena
Elmont, NY
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Feb 22
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Feb 22
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
CFG Bank Arena
Baltimore, MD
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Mar 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Mar 5
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Blue Federal Credit Union Arena
Loveland, CO
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Mar 6
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Mar 6
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Rio Rancho Events Center
Rio Rancho, NM
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Mar 7
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Mar 7
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Tucson Arena At Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, AZ
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Mar 8
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Mar 8
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Findlay Toyota Center
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Mar 19
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Mar 19
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Altria Theater - Richmond
Richmond, VA
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Mar 20
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Mar 20
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Blue Cross Arena
Rochester, NY
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Mar 21
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Mar 21
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
SNHU Arena
Manchester, NH
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Apr 9
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Apr 9
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Summit Arena at The Monument
Rapid City, SD
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Apr 10
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 10
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
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Apr 11
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Apr 11
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Apr 12
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Apr 12
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Peoria Civic Center - Arena
Peoria, IL
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Apr 13
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Apr 13
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Apr 23
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 23
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Matthew Knight Arena
Eugene, OR
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Apr 24
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 24
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Tacoma Dome
Tacoma, WA
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Apr 25
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Apr 25
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Town Toyota Center
Wenatchee, WA
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Apr 26
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Apr 26
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Spokane Arena
Spokane, WA
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May 7
Wed • 7:00 PM
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May 7
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Chattanooga, TN
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May 8
Thu • 7:00 PM
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May 8
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Chattanooga, TN
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May 9
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 9
7:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center
Knoxville, TN
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May 10
Sat • 5:00 PM
Sat
May 10
5:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
Berglund Center Coliseum
Roanoke, VA
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May 18
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
May 18
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Aug 3
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Aug 3
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Oct 5
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Oct 5
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Nov 2
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Nov 2
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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Dec 7
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Dec 7
8:00 PM
Jeff Dunham
PH Live At Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV
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