Bicentennial Gala

Join MC for an unforgettable evening with award-winning comedian, actor, and bestselling author Nate Bargatze.

Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine, and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Mornings, Grammy Award-winning & Emmy-nominated comedian, NY Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 2 million tickets sold in 2024. He is currently the #1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and #12 in overall live tour tickets sales. Billboard recently announced that Bargatze set a new record for the biggest one-year gross by a comedy performer in history, and he recently became the only comedian to sell out 3 consecutive performances at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville — only himself, Taylor Swift, and Garth Brooks have sold out 3 shows in a calendar year. 

Enjoy an evening with Nate Bargatze and provide an exceptional opportunity for MC students

MC’s Bicentennial Gala will mark a major milestone—MC’s bicentennial year—and serve as the university's flagship fundraising event for 2026. Funds raised at the event support student scholarships and athletics programs.

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