Award-winning comedian announces show at Auburn’s Neville Arena

Auburn Tigers SportsNate Bargatze "Big Dumb Eyes" comedy tour to continue through August 2026 / Courtesy ofStubHubBy Peter Rauterkus | prauterkus@al.comAdding to the lineup of concerts coming to the Plains this fall, Auburn is now set to host one of the biggest acts in comedy.Award-winning comedian Nate Bargatze announced on Tuesday that he is coming to Neville Arena for a show on Oct. 16. It’s part of his Big Dumb Eyes Goes to College tour.“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Nate Bargatze to Neville Arena as we continue our efforts to bring premier live entertainment to Auburn, Auburn Deputy Athletic Director for External Affairs and Chief Revenue Officer Rhett Hobart said in a release. “From nationally touring concerts and world-class sporting events to now one of the biggest names in comedy, we remain committed to creating unique experiences for our students, fans and community while further establishing Auburn as a premier live entertainment destination in the Southeast.”Bargatze is currently the No. 1 earning comedian in the world, according to Pollstar, and won a Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 2026. A Nashville native, Bargatze has been a guest on ESPN’s College Gameday and is a lifelong Vanderbilt fan.Tickets for Bargatze’s show in Auburn will be available for purchase through a series of presale opportunities starting on Wednesday before the public on sale this Friday. The artist presale begins on Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT and fans can register for presale access at nateland.com.Auburn season ticket holders and Tigers Unlimited Foundation members will receive access to an exclusive presale beginning Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. CT. The remaining tickets will be available during the public on sale starting this Friday.Tickets are available now for Auburn ShowPass holders. The purchase window for Auburn ShowPass holders will end on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. CT.Bargatze’s show is the fifth event of Auburn’s partnership with Peachtree Entertainment. He’s the third high-profile act coming to Auburn this fall, joining Ella Langley and Zach Bryan who both have concerts scheduled.Peter Rauterkus is an Auburn Sports Reporter for AL.com covering football, basketball and all things Auburn sports. He joined AL.com in July 2024. Prior to joining the sports staff at AL.com, Peter spent time...