Complete Guide to NY Comedy Festival 2026: Lineup, Tickets
The 22nd Annual New York Comedy Festival begins next week, showcasing major headlining comedians and up-and-comers across all five boroughs of NYC. Dave Chappelle opens the festival on November 6 and 7 with his final two Karmageddon tour shows.
Whether you’re a fan of the bigger names on the lineup or want to be exposed to something new, the NY Comedy Festival has shows for you. With over 200 performers and 100+ shows, the two-week festival offers a wide range of entertainment.
NY Comedy Festival 2026 Lineup
The lineup for the 22nd New York Comedy Festival includes 200+ comedians, including major touring performers. Marc Maron will bring his Yammering Into the Void Tour to the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, November 8, combining sharp existential observations with confessional monologues.
Dave Chappelle will open the festival with two major shows at Madison Square Garden. Mojo Brookzz will close out the comedy festival on Sunday, November 15, bringing his Outta Pocket Comedy Tour to the Beacon Theatre.
The full lineup includes many additional comedians, actors, hosts, and entertainers. NBC will celebrate its 100th anniversary with new show screenings and features from 30 Rock favorites Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, and Judah Friedlander.
Stars from social media and television alike will headline the festival, with internet sensations like Maddy Kelly and Chris Klemens performing in the same lineup as SNL and The Big Bang Theory favorites Sarah Sherman and Lauren Lapkus.
See the full festival lineup and get tickets now.
Key Dates & Venues
The festival runs from November 6-15. Each day features comedy shows, live special tapings, improv performances, and film screenings across New York City. Opening day, Friday, November 6, will feature Dave Chappelle headlining Madison Square Garden. More stand-ups like Jeremy Piven, Olivia Carter, and Adam Ray will headline other venues throughout the city.
Each day from November 6 to November 15 will feature comedy shows from sun-up to sun-down. Show formats will vary from traditional stand-up shows to drag variety shows, clean comedy showcases, politics-focused panels, and more.
Key venues for festival shows include the Beacon Theatre, New York Comedy Club, Town Hall, Uprights Citizens Brigade, Peck Slip Social, and many more.
See the full show schedule and get tickets now.
Dave Chappelle’s Karmageddon Closing Shows
Dave Chappelle is closing his Karmageddon Tour during the New York Comedy Festival with two shows at Madison Square Garden. He’ll feature unannounced opening acts before taking the stage for an irreverent and boundary-pushing show. His shows will each start at 7:30 PM on November 6 and 7 at MSG. Get Karmageddon tickets to see this world-famous comedian live.
Recommended: What to Expect at a Dave Chappelle Show: An Insider’s Guide
Marc Maron
Podcast pioneer Marc Maron will bring his headlining Yammering Into the Void Tour to the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, November 8, 2026. His existential wonderings, honest storytimes, and deeply personal punchlines create a vulnerable yet hilarious show.
Jordan Jensen
Jordan Jensen will bring her stand-up comedy to the Beacon Theatre on Thursday, November 12, at 8:00 PM. The performance gives fans a chance to see the comedian during one of the festival's major theater shows. Jensen's appearance is part of a packed Thursday schedule featuring stand-up across New York City.
Mojo Brookzz
Mojo Brookzz will close out the New York Comedy Festival on Sunday, November 15, with his Outta Pocket Comedy Tour at the Beacon Theatre. The show is scheduled for 6:30 PM, offering a final opportunity to catch one of the festival's featured touring comedians before the 10-day event wraps up.
Ilana Glazer
Ilana Glazer will perform at the Beacon Theatre on Friday, November 13, at 6:45 PM. Known for her work in comedy and television, Glazer brings her stand-up to one of the festival's prominent theater venues. Her performance is one of several major events scheduled for the festival's second weekend.
Adam Friedland
Comedian and podcaster Adam Friedland will perform at Town Hall on Friday, November 13, at 7:00 PM. His festival appearance gives audiences an opportunity to catch his comedy in a live theater setting as the second weekend gets underway.
Ben Bankas
Ben Bankas will take the stage at the Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 PM. The performance is part of a full evening of festival programming, with additional stand-up shows and comedy events happening across the city.
Live Comedy Special Tapings
Comedians Joanne McNally, Lucie Pohl, and Jake Velazquez will have comedy specials taped during the festival. Get tickets to see hilarity captured in real time as these performers make their big-time debuts.
Irish comedian and podcaster Joanne McNally will film her debut Netflix comedy special, titled Pinotphile, on November 7 at the Town Hall. Her recent record-breaking tours have culminated in this event, which will release on Netflix in 2027.
Lucie Pohl, a German-American stand-up comedian and actress, will independently tape her first live comedy special, titled Old as Mold, on Thursday, November 12 at the Hidden Jewel Box Theater.
New York native comedian Jake Velazquez, who recently opened for Jordan Jensen on tour, will film his first comedy special for Netflix on November 15 at New York Comedy Club.
Podcast Live Shows
The New York Comedy Festival also features live podcast events, giving audiences a chance to experience familiar formats in person. These performances bring podcast hosts and their comedy to a live audience, with the energy and interaction of a theater or club setting.
Good One Podcast Live! is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at 1:00 PM at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel New York. Later in the week, Fully Sauced, a live podcast event from A Sauce on the Side, will take place on Friday, November 13, at 6:00 PM at The Stand NYC.
Girls Gotta Eat will also perform on Sunday, November 8, at 7:00 PM at The Stand West. With multiple live podcast events on the schedule, fans can find a show that combines comedy, conversation, and audience participation.
Film Screenings
Comedy fans can also catch film screenings and special presentations during the New York Comedy Festival. These events expand the program beyond stand-up, bringing comedy-related films and conversations to the festival schedule.
ANXIETY CLUB Screening & Conversation will take place on Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 PM at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel New York. The event combines a screening with a conversation, offering a different experience from the festival's traditional stand-up performances.
On Sunday, November 15, comedian Dane Cook will be featured in Funny Money Documentary Screening + Q&A. The event is scheduled for 7:00 PM at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel New York and offers attendees an opportunity to take in a documentary presentation and accompanying discussion.
NY Comedy Festival Tickets
NY Comedy Festival tickets are available for individual performances throughout the November 6-15 event. With shows taking place across all five boroughs, fans can choose from major theater headliners, smaller club performances, live podcast recordings, and special events.
Ticket availability and prices vary by comedian, venue, and performance. Popular headliners and special tapings may attract additional demand, so it's worth checking the schedule early if you have a specific show in mind.
Event Tickets Center offers tickets to NY Comedy Festival performances, making it easy to explore available shows and find an event that fits your schedule. Browse the listings to compare performances, venues, and available tickets.
