EXCLUSIVE: Hold onto your wallets, folks! Rising comedian Matt Mathews has just declared his ‘Boujee on a Budget‘ tour, a glamorous endeavor through 52 cities across the U.S. that kicks off on October 25—because who says you can’t be stylish on a shoestring budget?
Produced by the entertainment juggernaut Live Nation, this tour will swing through major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago. Let’s be honest: if your city isn’t on the list, you might as well pull out your best “woe is me” face and prepare for a vigorous campaign of social media pouting. Additional dates are yet to be announced, so stay tuned—because who wouldn’t want to know where their savings will go next?
Known for his relatable humor and situational comedy that could make even a tax audit sound fun, Mathews covers a buffet of topics from farm life (because who doesn’t want to hear about bales of hay?) to his illustrious career as a boudoir photographer. Yes, you read that right—there’s no better backdrop for comedy than a well-lit bedroom. He’ll also revive his viral sensation “Confessions with Matt,” where audience members will divulge their deepest secrets, ensuring that no one in the room leaves without blush-worthy stories.
Ticket sales begin with a Citi presale on Tuesday, August 13th, because who doesn’t want the exclusive thrill of sitting on their couch, refreshing their browser in search of the cheapest seats? The general on-sale will follow on August 16th at 10 a.m. local time, so mark your calendars—because nothing screams budget chic like a midnight online shopping spree.
In a heartfelt (and mildly ironic) statement about the tour, Mathews quipped, “Growing up a broke, gay kid from the south, I dreamed of being a performer. But let’s be real; dreams are about as reliable as a discount brand smartphone. Thankfully, I decided to take a gamble on my back-up plan—stand-up comedy!” He continued, “Here I am, signing a deal with Live Nation for my second headlining tour. Clearly, they need to have their heads examined.”
In record time, Mathews has ascended to social media stardom—think of him as the Robin Hood of laughter, stealing joy from the rich and giving it away on TikTok and Instagram, boasting over 4.8 million TikTok followers and 2 million on Instagram. His debut headlining tour, ‘When That Thang Get Ta Thang’n,’ was a sold-out bonanza that saw 150,000 tickets fly off the metaphorical shelves, proving you can indeed laugh all the way to the bank—just as long as you aren’t the one expected to buy the drinks.
Recently, Mathews even filmed his first special at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham because, let’s face it, every comedian needs a great backdrop that screams, “I didn’t just pull this together last-minute!” He’s also launching a six-episode YouTube series titled Doin’ the Most With Matt Mathews, where he audaciously attempts ballet, bartending, and who knows what else. Spoiler alert: it probably involves a lot of falling and perhaps an injury or two—call it comedic method acting.
With representation by CAA and Vault Entertainment (yes, because nobody’s doing anything without a “brand manager” nowadays), check out the fabulously extensive list of tour dates below and get ready to relish the delightful chaos that is ‘Boujee on a Budget.’ Oh, and remember—bring a friend to share those costly laughs since, in this economy, it’s all about splitting the bill!
- Oct 25 | Schenectady, NY | Proctors
- Oct 26 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met
- Oct 27 | Montclair, NJ | Wellmont Theater
- Nov 01 | Pittsburgh, PA | Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
- Nov 02 | Baltimore, MD | The Lyric
- Nov 03 | Concord, NH | Capitol Center For The Arts
- Nov 09 | Kansas City, MO | Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
- Nov 14 | Salem, OR | Historic Elsinore Theatre
- Nov 15 | Spokane, WA | Fox Theatre
- Nov 16 | Kennewick, WA | Toyota Center
- Nov 22 | San Diego, CA | Balboa Theatre
- Nov 23 | Long Beach, CA | Long Beach Terrace Theater
- Nov 24 | Fresno, CA | Saroyan Theatre
- Dec 05 | Fort Myers, FL | Barbara Mann PAH
- Dec 06 | St. Petersburg, FL | Mahaffey Theater
- Dec 07 | Pensacola, FL | Saenger Theatre
- Jan 16 | San Jose, CA | California Theatre
- Jan 17 | Wheatland, CA | Hard Rock Live
- Jan 18 | Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern
- Jan 23 | Minneapolis, MN | State Theatre
- Jan 24 | Ames, IA | Stephens Auditorium
- Jan 25 | Omaha, NE | Steelhouse Omaha
- Jan 31 | Fayetteville, AR | Walton Arts Center
- Feb 01 | Springfield, MO | Gillioz Theatre
- Feb 02 | Wichita, KS | Century II Concert Hall
- Feb 13 | Charlotte, NC | Ovens Auditorium
- Feb 14 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle
- Feb 15 | Greensboro, NC | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
- Feb 16 | Fayetteville, NC | Crown Theatre
- Feb 21 | Binghamton, NY | Broome County Forum Theater
- Feb 22 | Portchester, NY | The Capitol Theatre
- Feb 23 | Huntington, NY | The Paramount
- Feb 27 | Knoxville, TN | Tennessee Theatre
- Feb 28 | Louisville, KY | The Louisville Palace
- Mar 01 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Theatre
- Mar 21 | Jacksonville, FL | Florida Theater
- Mar 22 | Miami, FL | Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theatre
- Mar 23 | Melbourne, FL | Maxwell C. King Center For Perf. Arts
- Mar 27 | Columbus, OH | Mershon Auditorium
- Mar 28 | Peoria, IL | Peoria Civic Theater
- Mar 29 | St. Louis, MO | The Factory
- Apr 04 | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
- Apr 05 | Akron, OH | Akron Civic Theatre
- Apr 06 | Evansville, IN | Victory Theatre
- Apr 10 | Grand Rapids, MI | GLC Live at 20 Monroe
- Apr 11 | Milwaukee, WI | Pabst Theater
- Apr 12 | Rockford, IL | Coronado Theatre
- Apr 25 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center
- Apr 26 | Dallas, TX | Majestic Theatre
- Apr 27 | Austin, TX | ACL Live – Moody Theater
- May 02 | Grand Junction, CO | Avalon Theatre
- May 03 | Denver, CO | Paramount Theatre
