The New York Comedy Festival has added more than 100 shows to the lineup for its 2026 edition, taking place across NYC’s five boroughs from Nov. 6-15.
Select highlights include Tokyo Kanpai Boys at New York Comedy Club Upper West Side on the 6th, an Anxiety Club Screening and Conversation at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel New York on the 7th, Alfred Robles at The Venue on Music Row on the 8th, a live edition of the podcast Good One with Jesse Fox at The Venue on Music Row on the 8th, Moshe Kasher at The Bell House on the 8th, Sharief Johnson‘s JR Comedy Album Recording at New York Comedy Club Upper West Side on the 8th, Jason Choi Live at New York Comedy Club Midtown on the 9th, WRONG! A F*cked Up Game Show with Jay Light at Caveat on the 9th, Ester Steinberg: Showgirly at New York Comedy Club Midtown on the 10th, Charlene Kaye at The Venue on Music Row on the 11th, Andre DeFreitas: Public Display of Affection at The Stand West on the 11th, Valeria Vulpe at New York Comedy Club Upper West Side on the 11th, Eddie Pepitone at Union Hall on the 10th and 11th, Jake Lambert Live at Union Hall on the 13th, and a screening and Q&A for documentary Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story at The Venue on Music Row on the 15th.
The new additions join previously announced headliners including Ben Bankas, Mojo Brookzz, Comic Relief x The Moth, Dropout Improv, Adam Friedland, Gayme Show! Starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni, Ilana Glazer, Jess Hilarious, Jordan Jensen, Jordan Klepper, Marc Maron, Joanne McNally, Ms. Pat, Sarah Sherman & Patti Harrison, Daniel Sloss, Ziwe, and more.
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Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival, commented, “We’re thrilled to continue building out this year’s New York Comedy Festival lineup with an incredible range of shows that showcase the depth, diversity and creativity of comedy being created in New York City and beyond. From established festival favorites and exciting new voices, this expanded programming reflects the extraordinary talent that makes New York such a vital comedy capital. We’re excited to give audiences even more opportunities to discover breakout acts, celebrate their favorites and experience the unmatched energy of comedy in New York.”
See the full lineup of new shows set for New York Comedy Festival’s 22nd edition here.
