The New York Comedy Festival is shaping up this fall with some big names.
NYCF – launched by Caroline Hirsch, founder of Caroline’s Club – will see more than 200 comedians perform in more than 100 shows at venues across New York from November 6-15. Headliners include Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Jordan Klepper, Ms. Pat, Saturday Night Live Sarah Sherman Breakout w/ Patti Harrison, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Mojo Brooks, Comic Relief x The Moth, Dropout Improv, Adam Friedland, Gayme Show! Starring Matt Rogers, Dave Mizzone, Jess Hilarius, Jordan Jensen, Joan McAnally, Daniel Sluss and more. Additional offers will be announced soon.
The festival’s full schedule features stand-up performances, live podcast recordings, film and television screenings, sketch and improvisation demonstrations, industry panels and fundraising events such as Stand Up for Heroes at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Beacon Theatre, Town Hall, Kings Theater and many other clubs and stages across five boroughs.
“Every year, the New York Comedy Festival is a celebration of comedy’s biggest voices and a showcase of the talent shaping its future,” said Carolyn Hirsch, founder of the New York Comedy Festival. “This year’s lineup brings together established stars, fan favorites and an amazing new generation of comedians. We’re so proud to continue making New York City a hub for the world of comedy, where artists, industry leaders and fans come together to experience the best this art form has to offer.”
NYCF is sponsored by Bread Financial, NBC + Peacock, Hard Rock Hotel New York, ABC7, iHeart Radio, New York PostNew York City Tourism and Convention Center, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, OnionsAnd Sirius XM and diverse. More information about tickets and advance sales can be found here.
The schedule so far is below.
Friday 6 November
7pm – Gaime Show! Starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzone at BMCC Tribeca Center for the Performing Arts
7pm + 9:45pm – Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York
7pm – Ziwi at City Hall
Saturday 7 November
7pm – Joan McNally: Pinotville Loving at City Hall
7pm + 9:45pm – Mrs. Pat at The Venue on Music Row at the Hard Rock Hotel NY
Sunday 8 November
7pm – Sarah Sherman and Patty Harrison at City Hall
7:30 PM – Marc Maron: Chatter into the Empty Tour at the Beacon Theatre
Thursday 12 November
7pm – Ben Bankas at City Hall
8pm – Jordan Jensen at the Beacon Theatre
Friday 13 November
7pm – Adam Friedland at City Hall
6:45pm – Ilana Glazer Live! At the Beacon Theatre
7pm + 9:45pm – Jess is hilarious: Don’t Play Wit’ Me Tour at The Venue on Music Row at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York
8pm – Improving the leak at the Kings Theatre
Saturday 14 November
3pm – Comedy Relief and The Moth Show: A Funny Story at City Hall
7 p.m. – Daniel Sloss: Bitter at the Beacon Theater
7pm – The Sh&t Show hosted by Jordan Klepper at City Hall
7pm + 9:45pm – Jess is hilarious: Don’t Play Wit’ Me Tour at The Venue on Music Row at the Hard Rock Hotel
Sunday 15 November
6:30pm – Mojo Brooks: Outta Pocket Comedy Tour at Beacon Theater
