Aries Spears Special One-Night Only Event in Ventura
Ventura Breeze
July 23, 2026
Mark your calendars, Ventura — comedy legend Aries Spears is bringing his one-night-only show to The Majestic Ventura Theater on Friday, July 31st at 8pm. Known for his razor-sharp wit and larger-than-life stage presence, Spears has been packing houses across the country, and this summer he's making our historic downtown theater his only Central Coast stop. It's a rare chance to catch an A-list comic in an intimate setting without heading to L.A.
Whether you've followed him from his "Mad TV" days or you're just discovering his stand-up, this is the kind of night that reminds us why Ventura's live scene is so special. Tickets are going fast, so don't sleep on it. As the Ventura Breeze reported, this is a can't-miss summer highlight — grab your crew and get ready to laugh.
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