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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Nate Bargatze breaks Elton John's attendance record in Duluth
Comedian Nate Bargatze kicked off his U.S. tour in Duluth Thursday night, breaking a long-held ticket sale record in the process. Bargatze performed at Duluth's AMSOIL Arena on Thursday, marking the start of the U.S. leg of his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour. The venue reported it had sold 7,840 tickets to Bargatze's show, breaking a record of 7,600 set by Elton John in 2011. "Nate Bargatze was just in Dublin and now he's in Duluth, Minnesota, shattering a 14-year attendance record of Sir Elton John," Daniel Hartman, executive director of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, said in a statement. "It was a fantastic night at AMSOIL Arena!" Bargatze, who received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2023, has gained widespread recognition for his Netflix specials and his Nateland podcast. Bargatze will also make stops in St. Paul and Rochester during his tour. He'll perform at the Xcel Energy Center on July 26 and 27 and at the Mayo Civic Center on Sep. 17.
USA Today
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Nateland At Sea': Nate Bargatze to headline comedy cruise on Norwegian ship in 2026
AI-assisted summary Comedian Nate Bargatze will host a themed cruise in the Caribbean in 2026. The cruise will feature stand-up comedy, podcast tapings, and other activities. The four-night cruise departs from Tampa, Florida on February 5, 2026, and stops in Costa Maya, Mexico. If you missed comedian Nate Bargatze on tour this year, you can catch him on the high seas in 2026. Nate Bargatze Presents: Nateland At Sea will sail to the Caribbean next year on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. The sailing was organized by the festival and music cruise operator Sixthman. The themed itinerary will feature stand-up, live podcast tapings, music performances and more. 'A laugh-packed comedy adventure for all ages, Nate Bargatze Presents: Nateland At Sea will boast a fully immersive slate of experiences and activities, with all guests receiving a seat at one of three live shows by Nate Bargatze in Norwegian Jewel's opulent Stardust Theater,' a news release said Wednesday. Here's what to know. When is the cruise? The four-night cruise will depart from Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 5, 2026. Norwegian Jewel can accommodate around 2,300 guests at double occupancy, according to the cruise line's website. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. What can guests expect? The cruise will stop in Costa Maya, Mexico. In addition to live shows from Bargatze – a Tennessee native dubbed the 'nicest man in stand-up' by The Atlantic – guests can attend tapings of his podcast, 'Nateland,' and fellow comedy podcasts, 'Don't Make Me Come Back There with Dustin & Melissa Nickerson,' and 'The Consumers' from hosts Greg Warren, Tim Convy and Sean O'Brien. The cruise also features a lengthy lineup of standup comedians, including John Crist, Dusty Slay and Derrick Stroup. But jokes are hardly the only programming on offer: the cruise will feature magic from Bargatze's father, Stephen Bargatze; a belly flop contest; a Southern Spelling Bee and more. Cheap cruises:How to find cruise deals in 2025 How much does the cruise cost? The cruise currently starts at $1,282 per person based on double occupancy, according to its website. The fare includes onboard meals, drinks like regular coffee and non-pressed juices, comedy shows and more. The first round of presale sign-ups runs through Feb. 9, with another – final – window running through Feb. 16, the cruise's website said. The first presale group can book between Feb. 11 and 17, while reservations will open for the second group on Feb. 18. Tickets open for sale to the public on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET. Passengers who book the first 500 cabins will get an 'exclusive onboard photo opportunity with Bargatze,' the release said. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
