New York Comedy Festival Adds 100+ Shows: See Lineup

NEW YORK CIY— The New York Comedy Festival will bring more than 200 comedians to stages across the five boroughs this fall, adding more than 100 shows to its 2026 lineup.

The 22nd annual festival runs Nov. 6-15, with performances ranging from stand-up and improv to live podcasts, film screenings and conversations.

The newly announced shows include Moshe Kasher at the Bell House on Nov. 8, Eddie Pepitone at Union Hall on Nov. 10 and 11, Ester Steinberg at New York Comedy Club Midtown on Nov. 10, Andre DeFreitas at The Stand West on Nov. 11 and Jake Lambert at Union Hall on Nov. 13.

Dane Cook will close out the festival’s newly announced programming Nov. 15 with a screening and Q&A for his documentary, “Funny Money,” at the Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel New York.

The additions join previously announced performers including Ben Bankas, Mojo Brookzz, Adam Friedland, Ilana Glazer, Jess Hilarious, Jordan Jensen, Jordan Klepper, Marc Maron, Joanne McNally, Ms. Pat, Sarah Sherman and Patti Harrison, Daniel Sloss and Ziwe.

The festival will also feature returning programs including Stand Up for Heroes, New York’s Funniest Stand Ups, live podcast recordings, film screenings and panel discussions.

What’s New?

Among the newly announced shows:

• Nov. 6: Tokyo Kanpai Boys at New York Comedy Club Upper West Side
• Nov. 7: Anxiety Club Screening and Conversation at the Venue on Music Row
• Nov. 8: Alfred Robles and “Good One with Jesse Fox” Live Podcast at the Venue on Music Row; Moshe Kasher at The Bell House
• Nov. 9: Jason Choi at New York Comedy Club Midtown; “WRONG! A F*cked Up Game Show” with Jay Light at Caveat
• Nov. 10: Ester Steinberg at New York Comedy Club Midtown; Eddie Pepitone at Union Hall
• Nov. 11: Charlene Kaye at the Venue on Music Row; Andre DeFreitas at The Stand West; Valeria Vulpe at New York Comedy Club Upper West Side
• Nov. 13: Jake Lambert at Union Hall
• Nov. 15: Dane Cook documentary screening and Q&A at the Venue on Music Row

Where Will It Take Place?

The festival will spread across all five boroughs, including performances at Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Town Hall, Kings Theatre and comedy clubs throughout the City.

Previously announced shows include Ziwe at Town Hall on Nov. 6, Joanne McNally at Town Hall on Nov. 7, Marc Maron at the Beacon Theatre on Nov. 8, Jordan Jensen at the Beacon Theatre on Nov. 12 and Adam Friedland at Town Hall on Nov. 13.

The festival will also feature Ilana Glazer at the Beacon Theatre and Dropout Improv at Kings Theatre on Nov. 13.

On Nov. 14, Comic Relief and The Moth will present “Funny Story” at Town Hall, while Daniel Sloss performs at the Beacon Theatre and Jordan Klepper hosts the “Sh&t Show” at Town Hall.

When Can You Get Tickets?

Tickets are available through the New York Comedy Festival website.

The festival began in 2004 with 12 stand-up shows over five days. It has since expanded into a 10-day event featuring more than 100 shows and more than 200 comedians.

Caroline Hirsch, who founded the festival, said the expanded lineup reflects the range of comedy being produced in New York and elsewhere.

“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,” Hirsch said.

The Hard Rock Hotel New York will return as the festival’s official host hotel for the fifth consecutive year, hosting performances, events and after-parties.