Deon Cole Announces Warm-Up Tour Dates

Back On Stage With Fans

Comedian and actor Deon Cole has officially announced a series of warm-up dates that mark his return to live stand-up comedy. In a high-energy Instagram post, Cole wrote in all caps, “OUT-SIDE!!!! WE ABOUT TO HAVE A GREAT TIME YALL! LOT’S TO TALK ABOUT. Finally back where I love being, on stage with you all. Here’s Some warm up dates. Come join us for a celebration of life, love and laughter. DONT HEAR ABOUT IT, TELL ABOUT IT. Get tickets at: www.deoncole.com or hit the link in my bio. See there.” Fans can head to his website or click the link in his bio to secure seats.

What The Caption Reveals

By inviting audiences to “celebration of life, love and laughter,” Cole is promising more than just punchlines—he’s offering communal joy. Though he hasn’t published the full schedule publicly in his caption, ticket buyers will find stops across multiple cities listed on deoncole.com. The announcement comes after a period of virtual performances and TV appearances, and it’s Cole’s first widespread tour announcement since the success of his 2022 Netflix special, Cole Blooded.

Recent Hollywood Improv Stint

Before teasing this larger run, Cole spent part of this month sharpening his act at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. In one Instagram post, he reminded followers, “Tonight and tomorrow, Hollywood improv. Tickets at improvHollywood.com” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsVq74B5Jt/). A follow-up post kept the momentum going: “See yall tonight and tomorrow night L.A. tickets at Hollywood improv” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKpa0oopuOg/). These headline-grabbers gave local fans an early taste of his new material, which now heads out on the road.

Career Highlights And Context

Born October 9, 1972, in Chicago, Deon Cole rose through the comedy club circuit before breaking into television writing on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. He later joined the cast of ABC’s Black-ish as Charlie Telphy, earning an NAACP Image Award nomination. On top of acting gigs, Cole has released three stand-up specials—Cole Blooded (2018), Soul in the Game (2021), and another for Netflix—and published a memoir titled Black-on-Both Sides, which blends personal stories with observational humor.

What Fans Can Expect

Cole’s shows are known for candid riffs on family, pop culture, and life in the entertainment industry. During his Improv residency, he tested bits about social media, parenthood, and political headlines. Now scaling up to theaters, he’s expected to expand on those themes, weaving in fresh perspectives on everyday absurdities.

Ticket Information

All dates and venues are available at www.deoncole.com. Seats are priced tier-based, with VIP packages including meet-and-greets and photo ops. Cole’s call to action—“DONT HEAR ABOUT IT, TELL ABOUT IT”—underscores his wish for word-of-mouth buzz; social media users are already sharing site links and tagging friends.

This announcement arrives as live comedy rebounds nationwide. After pandemic restrictions eased, headliners from Kevin Hart to Ali Wong have resumed touring, and Cole’s entry into this space adds a fresh voice committed to candid storytelling and laughter.

Whether you’re a longtime fan from his early Conan days or you binged Black-ish binges, Cole’s warm-up tour offers an opportunity to see him in a more intimate setting before any major festival or arena dates. His blend of sharp wit and relatable anecdotes promises that these stops will sell out quickly.

He’ll keep audiences updated on any added dates or special guest appearances via his Instagram handle (@deoncole), where he previously teased collaborations with fellow comics and surprise celebrity drop-ins.

Fans who caught him earlier this week at the Hollywood Improv got a preview of his energy in a club setting. Now, with a multi-city warm-up tour, Cole aims to reach a broader audience—and remind them why he’s one of comedy’s most dependable voices. Grab your tickets, spread the word, and prepare for an evening of life, love and laughter. See you outside!

Trivia

Deon Cole has made guest appearances on various television shows, including 'The Eric André Show' and 'Comedy Central Presents.'

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