About MQCFest 2025
We're Back!
2025 Festival
2025 Festival
The Midwest Queer Comedy Festival is Returning!
Founded in 2017, we are rebranding as MQCFest.
The name has changed, but we are still focusing on promoting Queer Voices to comedy fans.
As a touring comedy festival, MQCFest was designed to move between cities annually, by Midwest Queer Dwayne Duke.
2025 Festival
2025 Festival
2025 Festival
We will be partnering with The Arcade Comedy Theater and Various Venues throughout the Steel City
Pittsburgh, PA!
From October 9-12, 2025
Our Team
Important Dates
Important Dates
Dwayne Duke - Founder / Exec Producer.
Amanda Averell - Associate Producer / Head Yinzer
Staff and Crew at https://www.arcadecomedytheater.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Arcade Comedy Theater
Important Dates
Important Dates
Important Dates
Fest Submissions open until June 9
Festival Passes on Sale June 1.
Festival and Volunteer Info Session June 7
2025 Festival Oct 9-12