Comedian Nate Bargatze bringing ‘Big Dumb Eyes’ show to BYU-Idaho
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REXBURG — Grammy-winning comedian Nate Bargatze is bringing his comedy tour to eastern Idaho this fall.
Bargatze will perform his “Big Dumb Eyes Goes to College” show at the BYU-Idaho Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, as part of the BYUI Live! lineup.
Known for his clean, observational comedy and deadpan delivery, Bargatze has become one of the biggest names in comedy. He won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze”, and his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour topped Pollstar’s comedy-tour chart in 2025.
“Nate is one of the most respected comedians in the industry,” BYUI Live! entertainment promoter Tanner Christensen said. “His unique style of clean comedy makes him a perfect fit for our audience. Our students are going to love him.”
Bargatze’s world tour has sold more than 2 million tickets and broken attendance records across the country. He is also a bestselling author, has twice hosted “Saturday Night Live” and hosted the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Presale tickets for eligible BYU-Idaho students and employees go on sale Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets for the general public go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 here.