Everyone's favorite ventriloquist and stand-up comedian is returning to Maine for a show at The Cross Insurance Arena. Jeff Dunham is bringing his show to Portland with all the characters you love.

Jeff Dunham's Career

Jeff Duham gained attention after appearing on late-night talk shows like Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.  Carson thought his act with Peanut was so good that he was invited over to the couch. Anytime a comedian got invited over to the couch by Johnny, you know you just took a big step in your comedy career.

Dunham has done seven specials on Comedy Central and two Netflix specials, in addition to his own show that ran for a year in 2009.  And if that weren't enough, he also holds the Guinness World Record for most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour.

Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence Tour

Jeff Dunham via YouTube
Jeff Dunham via YouTube
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Jeff Dunham and his characters, Walter, Peanut, José Jalapeño on a Stick, Bubba J, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, are coming to Portland as part of his Artificial Intelligence Tour.

Now that you have a little taste of what his show entails, I'll bet you'd like to know how to get your tickets.

Jeff Dunham will perform at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. That may seem like a long time from now, but it will creep up on you faster than you think.

Tickets go on sale to everyone on Friday, September 29, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. People eligible for presale purchases can get their tickets starting on September 26 at 10 a.m.

Here's a handy link to get you there to grab your tickets.

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