The New York Comedy Festival will return to New York City this November, running from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15. As the largest and longest-running comedy festival in the United States, the event will feature over 200 comedians performing at more than 100 venues across all five boroughs.
Festival Lineup and Performance Venues
This year’s programming includes a mix of established headliners and emerging talent. Confirmed performers include Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Matt Rogers, Sarah Sherman, Daniel Sloss, Adam Friedland, and Mojo Brookzz. The festival will utilize several iconic New York City venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Town Hall, and the Kings Theatre.
Events are scheduled to range from traditional stand-up sets to sketch comedy, improv showcases, and live podcast recordings. While a partial schedule has been released, organizers note that specific details remain subject to change and additional performers may be added to the roster in the coming months.
Did You Know? The New York Comedy Festival holds the distinction of being the largest and longest-running annual comedy festival in the United States.
Ticket Sales and Scheduling
Festival organizers have established a two-tiered release process for tickets. A presale period begins on July 15 at 11:00 a.m. and concludes on July 19 at 10:00 p.m. Following this, tickets will be available to the general public starting Monday, July 20, at 11:00 a.m. All purchases must be made through the official New York Comedy Festival website.
Confirmed Performance Schedule
The following events are currently confirmed for the festival:
- Friday, November 6: Gayme Show! (Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni) at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center; Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row; Ziwe at Town Hall.
- Saturday, November 7: Joanne McNally at Town Hall; Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row.
- Sunday, November 8: Sarah Sherman and Patti Harrison at Town Hall; Marc Maron at The Beacon Theater.
- Thursday, November 12: Ben Bankas at Town Hall; Jordan Jensen at The Beacon Theater.
- Friday, November 13: Adam Friedland at Town Hall; Ilana Glazer at The Beacon Theater; Jess Hilarious at The Venue on Music Row; Dropout Improv at Kings Theatre.
- Saturday, November 14: Comic Relief & The Moth at Town Hall; Daniel Sloss at The Beacon Theater; Sh&t Show with Jordan Klepper at Town Hall; Jess Hilarious at The Venue on Music Row.
- Sunday, November 15: Mojo Brookzz at The Beacon Theater.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the public ticket sale begin?
Public ticket sales for all festival events begin on Monday, July 20, at 11:00 a.m.
Where can I purchase tickets?
All tickets for the festival must be purchased through the official New York Comedy Festival website.
Are the currently announced dates and performers final?
No, event details are subject to change, and festival organizers indicate that additional events and performers may be added in the coming months.
Which of the scheduled performances are you most interested in seeing this November?