Tokyo Comedy Bar

A veteran of shows like Comedy Knockout, Gotham Comedy Live and Adam Carolla, LA-based New York native Joe Praino is bringing his distinctive blend of insightful sports commentary and perfectly placed punchlines to Tokyo Comedy Bar’s regular weekend showcase. Score your tickets early, and get ready for a laid-back Saturday evening of all-American jokes and fine craft beer from the bar.

The capital’s queen of deadpan comedy and the current reigning Roast Battle Champion of Japan is back at Tokyo Comedy Club. Smart, fearless and wickedly funny, Yuki Nivez turns the absurdity of patriarchal society into laughter with subversive charm and unnerving calm, playfully flipping every cliché, micro-aggression and ‘you should smile more’ into pure comedic destruction. This is her last show before heading to Australia to perform at the Adelaide Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival – don’t miss out.

One of the capital’s hardest-hitting English-language comedy nights, the Tokyo Roast Battle sees some of the city’s top stand-up stars going head-to-head in a comically ego-crushing showdown. The March edition at Tokyo Comedy Bar pits Tokyo’s finest against visitors from across the Pacific, with LA’s own Phil Will and Alyssa Poteet bringing some SoCal heat on Saturday night. Trains vs cars? Sushi vs tacos? The weather? Expect to hear quips about all of the above and much more, and note that the Roast Battle isn’t for the faint of heart – the humour on offer is as brutal as it’s hilarious. Be sure to get your tickets in advance.

The New York Comedy Festival is where the best of the best comedians of NYC gather each year – an event where legends are celebrated and next-generation stars are discovered. Two winners of the festival’s ‘Comic to Watch’ award will be sharing the stage at this special showcase at Tokyo Comedy Bar: Tokyo’s own Yurié Collins was granted the prestigious prize just a few months ago, while Olivia Hill was the NYCF Comic to Watch in 2024. Together, they can be counted on for a show brimming with painfully hilarious jokes and world-class stage presence.