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This Friday, March 6, the Empire State Building will host its first-ever comedy show, transforming one of the world’s most famous landmarks into an intimate stand-up venue for one night only. The event pairs the Art Deco icon with Underground Overground Comedy, the NYC collective known for staging sold-out shows in venues ranging from Katz’s Deli to laundromats and vintage shops.
The 7:30pm show (doors open at 6:45pm) will take place inside the Empire Lounge, an event space that’s typically not open to the public. Guests can expect a 75-minute live set from Underground Overground’s secret lineup (they never announce performers in advance), along with complimentary food from Katz’s Deli and an open bar serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the show. (In other words, no wallet juggling between jokes.)
After the final punchline lands, the night continues with post-show access to the building’s second-floor museum experience and the iconic 86th-floor observation deck. It’s a rare chance to wander through one of New York’s most visited attractions without the usual daytime crowds—and this time with a buzz from both the skyline and the bar.
Tickets are $200 and available only to guests 21 and over. Given Underground Overground’s track record—this is the team behind the 99-cent AriZona Iced Tea show and multi-night comedy takeovers at institutions like Zabar’s and Veselka—organizers expect seats to go quickly.
But stand-up and skyline views? It might just be the most New York sentence ever written.