Free comedy shows in NYC: Stand-up, improv and more
Laugh along to both budding and established local comedians at these free comedy shows in New York City.
Free comedy shows in NYC: Wyatt Cenac at Get It Out There Photograph: Etienne Frossard
Weknow; we’re biased. But for our money, NYC remains the best place to see live comedy on the planet. In addition to big-ticket gigs, you can catch fine free comedy shows here—be it a night of stand-up, improv, sketch or storytelling—without spending a dime.
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Superfree Wednesday
- Free
A free comedy show in five parts: At 7, 8, 9pm catch six house improv teams and, at 10pm, one house team and one group composing the PIT's teaching staff; at 11pm, hop on stage for Improdome, the
- Peoples Improv Theater 123 E 24th St, between Park Ave South and Lexington Ave
- Wed Jun 19 - Thu Jun 20
Big Effing Deal
- Free
Beth Hoyt and Trish Nelson mix together some impressions, dancing and a few stand-up pals in this weekly variety show.
Big Terrific
- Critics choice
- Free
Though Gabe Liedman and Jenny Slate have moved to L.A., remaining Big Terrific host Max Silvestri carries on the warm tradition of this Brooklyn mainstay. Each week, he welcomes both great locals and
Comedy School Dropout
- Free
The trio of Negin Farsad, Amy Albert and Beth McGregor presents this showcase featuring comics and music.
- Beauty Bar 231 E 14th St , between Second and Third Aves, 10003
- Wed Jun 19
The Show
- Free
Stand-up Chris Laker doesn't just ask guests to bring their jokes to his weekly show; after they're finished with their acts, all of the comics will sit down to solve the world's problems in a brief
- The Creek and the Cave 10-93 Jackson Ave, at 11th St, 11101
- Wed Jun 19
Gandhi, Is That You?
- Free
Brendan Fitzgibbons and Lance Weiss invite comedy fans into the bar's basement each week for this friendly stand-up show.
- Lucky Jack’s 129 Orchard St, between Delancey and Rivington Sts
- Wed Jun 19
Fat Baby Stand-Up Comedy
- Free
The guys behind Fat Baby Comedy—Benny D and Giulio Gallarotti—host a different crew of comedians every Wednesday. They also produce an involved series of promos for the show on YouTube that are worth
The Regulars
- Critics choice
- Free
Some of the best up-and-comers on the stand-up scene share the stage. Among the performers: Michael Che, Pat Dixon, Emily Heller, Mike Lawrence, Joe List, Jared Logan, Mark Normand, Barry Rothbart,
- The Creek and the Cave 10-93 Jackson Ave, at 11th St, 11101
- Wed Jun 19
The Chris Gethard Show
- Critics choice
- Free
This beloved, bizarre talk show from improviser and storyteller Gethard moves its dares, roughhousing and general awkwardness to public access, with a live studio audience. Tickets for the live show
- Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) 537 W 59th St, between Tenth and Eleventh Aves
- Thu Jun 20 - Wed Jun 19
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