Chevy Chase, known for his roles in "National Lampoon's Vacation" and "Saturday Night Live," is undertaking a multi-city tour in late 2026. The tour, themed around his 1989 comedy "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," will feature screenings of the film followed by a moderated conversation with his wife, Jayni, and an audience question-and-answer session. The tour is scheduled to run from mid-November through early December across North America.
Tickets for the screenings are available, with the lowest found price starting at $69 including fees on SeatGeek. Some specific dates have higher starting prices, such as the Staten Island screening at the St. George Theatre, where tickets begin at $94 including fees. Chase, who is 82 years old, is continuing his public appearances despite past controversies.
Over his career, Chase has been involved in several public disputes. In 1978, he had a physical altercation with "Saturday Night Live" castmate Bill Murray. Decades later, he was reportedly banned from hosting "SNL" due to incidents where he allegedly used homophobic and sexist slurs against cast and writers, and physically assaulted cast member Cheri Oteri. More recently, during his time on the NBC sitcom "Community," Chase was fired in the fourth season following alleged verbal abuse directed at co-star Donald Glover, which included racist insults.
Details about Chase's career and public image are further explored in the 2025 documentary "I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not," available on HBO Max. The "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Tour" offers fans an opportunity to see the comedian live, with a full calendar of dates, venues, and ticket information available online. The tour includes stops in Mankato, MN; Duluth, MN; Joliet, IL; Staten Island, NY; and Mashantucket, CT.