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We’ve had a pretty great summer so far, New York, but we’re happy to report that the good vibes will be extending through fall—that is, if the good folks at the New York Comedy Festival have any say in the matter.
The laugh-filled showcase, which is the largest and longest-running annual comedy festival in the entire United States, will be making its annual return this November, with over 200 established and emerging comedians performing at 100-plus venues across all five boroughs from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15. And what a lineup it is: This year’s headliners include major genre names like Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Matt Rogers, Sarah Sherman, Daniel Sloss, Adam Friedland, Mojo Brookzz and more.
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The events, which range from traditional stand-up gigs to live podcast recordings to sketch and improv showcases and beyond, will take place at such iconic haunts as Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Town Hall and Kings Theatre. (You can find the current schedule below but do note that details are subject to change and additional events and performers may be added in the coming months.)
“Each year, the New York Comedy Festival serves as both a celebration of comedy’s biggest voices and a showcase for the talent shaping its future,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder of the New York Comedy Festival. “This year’s lineup brings together established stars, fan favorites, and a remarkable new generation of comedians. We’re very proud to continue making New York City the epicenter of the comedy world, where artists, industry leaders, and fans come together to experience the very best the art form has to offer.”
The festival presale kicks off on July 15 at 11am and runs until July 19 at 10pm; public onsale then follows beginning on Monday, July 20 at 11am. All tickets will be available on the New York Comedy Festival official website.
Here are the New York Comedy Festival events confirmed so far:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
- 7pm – Gayme Show! Starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
- 7pm & 9:45pm – Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY
- 7pm – Ziwe at Town Hall
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
- 7pm – Joanne McNally: Pinotphile at Town Hall
- 7pm & 9:45pm – Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
- 7pm – Sarah Sherman & Patti Harrison at Town Hall
- 7:30pm – Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void Tour at The Beacon Theater
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
- 7pm – Ben Bankas at Town Hall
- 8pm – Jordan Jensen at The Beacon Theater
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
- 7pm – Adam Friedland at Town Hall
- 6:45pm – Ilana Glazer Live! at The Beacon Theater
- 7pm & 9:45pm – Jess Hilarious: The Don’t Play Wit’ Me Tour at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY
- 8pm – Dropout Improv at Kings Theatre
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
- 3pm – Comic Relief & The Moth Present: Funny Story at Town Hall
- 7pm – Daniel Sloss – Bitter at The Beacon Theater
- 7pm – Sh&t Show hosted by Jordan Klepper at Town Hall
- 7pm & 9:45pm – Jess Hilarious: The Don’t Play Wit’ Me Tour at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
- 6:30pm – Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Comedy Tour at The Beacon Theater