John Mulaney is bringing his newest stand‑up tour, Mister Whatever, to Happy Valley this fall.

The Bryce Jordan Center announced Tuesday that the comedian will perform in State College on October 22, 2026, marking his return to Penn State for the first time since his 2023 show on campus. The tour kicks off this month and is scheduled to run through November.

A presale for the event begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST using the code BJC30. General on‑sale tickets will follow on Friday. Students can purchase presale tickets for $30 through Friday using their student ID number.

Mulaney’s Mister Whatever tour adds State College as one of its latest stops as he continues performing new material across the country.

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