Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

Charlie Berens brings his stand-up to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 PM. He's touring The Lost and Found Tour, his latest run of dates.

If you've come across him online, you probably know him as the guy who does the Midwest. He's an Emmy-winning journalist and comedian who hit it big in 2017 with Manitowoc Minute, a comedic news show about the Midwest that turned him into a viral sensation. Since then, he's built a social media following of more than 10 million people around his Midwest-inspired sketch comedy. He's also a New York Times best-selling author, having written The Midwest Survival Guide.

That sketch comedy is only one part of what he does. He's spent the last few years on the road, with his stand-up carrying him through three sold-out nationwide tours. When he's not touring, he hosts the Cripescast podcast and co-hosts Bellied Up with Myles The You Betcha Guy. This show is part of that touring life, bringing the same voice and perspective he's known for to a live stage.

The Empire is at 226 N St Mary's St in downtown San Antonio. Doors open roughly an hour before the 7 PM start, so you've got a bit of a window to get settled. One thing to keep in mind before you head out: the venue doesn't allow bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or any backpacks, with the exception of diaper and medical bags. If you're planning on bringing a bag, keep it small.