JACKSONVILLE, FL (February 7, 2025) –– The Florida Theatre and Outback Presents are proud to announce Desi Banks, “The Elevation Tour” on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Buy them at www.floridatheatre.com or the Florida Theatre Box Office at (904) 355-2787.
The comedy world is about to experience an electrifying night of laughter as Desi Banks, one of the hottest rising stars in the industry, brings his highly anticipated “The Elevation Tour” to Jacksonville. Desi Banks will take the stage at the Florida Theatre on March 15th for an unforgettable live performance.
Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur who's taking the entertainment world by storm. Having built a strong social media influence he’s amassed an immense following of over 15.4 million fans across various platforms and is swiftly becoming a household name; known for his razor-sharp wit and hilarious comedic timing. As an executive, he’s the CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions.
In 2023, he embarked on his own 51-city tour, selling out headline dates, with over 61,000 tickets sold. He's a favorite at colleges, a hit at comedy clubs, and has effortlessly transitioned into theaters and arenas; touring with heavyweights like Mike Epps, Deray Davis, Kountry Wayne, Gary Owens, Lavell Crawford, and more. With his ever-growing fanbase, Desi is undoubtedly one of stand-up's brightest stars of today and the future.
Desi's talent has caught the attention of legends in comedy, most notably Kevin Hart, who has publicly praised him as the "next great" talent. This led to Desi's cameo in the Hartbeat-produced Super Bowl 23' commercial for DraftKings, proving that Desi Banks is a force to be reckoned with.
As an actor, Desi has appeared in major motion pictures such as Will Packer's Little starring Issa Rae and Regina Hall, as well as the Terry J. Vaughn-produced and directed Merry Wish- Mas and Love By Chance. He also landed a lead role in the indie-horror film Haunted Trail, which can be seen on BET+, Amazon Prime, and other platforms.
Tickets for Desi Banks go on sale February 7th at 10 a.m. Don't miss your chance to see one of the most talked-about comedians live in action at the Florida Theatre.
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About Desi Banks
Desi Banks is an actor, comedian, and social media influencer whose viral videos and impeccable comedic timing have garnered millions of followers across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. With a keen eye for everyday humor and an unwavering authenticity, Desi has rapidly become one of the most influential voices in comedy today.
About the Florida Theatre
There is something for everyone at the Florida Theatre. From pop, jazz, rock, comedy, country, and blues to ballet, the historic Florida Theatre annually offers over 200 cultural and entertainment events for every taste and age. For tickets or to learn more about our educational performances for schools, rentals, membership, or the nonprofit corporation that manages this majestic place, please visit us at www.floridatheatre.com.