The New York Comedy Festival celebrates its 20th edition in November, showcasing more than 200 comedians in over 100 shows across the city. Headliners include Judd Apatow, Dave Attell, Bill Maher, Tracy Morgan, JB Smoove and Jaboukie Young-White.
Judd Apatow, Bill Maher, Tracy Morgan and JB Smoove are among the headliners of the New York Comedy Festival
With performances at venues across the five boroughs, the festival runs from Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 17. Additional headliners include Jeff Arcuri, Zarna Garg, How Did This Get Made?, Gabriel Iglesias, I've Had It, Joe List, Matt McCusker, Nurse John, Ms. Pat, Adam Ray is Dr. Phil, The Rest Is History, Justin Silva, Dan Soder and Jimmy O. Yang.
The New York Comedy Festival is the largest and longest-running annual comedy festival in the United States. Launched in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch and produced by Carolines, the event featured a dozen stand-up shows over five days in its inaugural festival. Today, NYCF has expanded its reach and impact, producing over a hundred shows over ten days each year. The festival brings together over 200 of the best comedians from across the country and the world to perform at some of the city’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Town Hall, and the Kings Theatre.
In addition to stand-up comedy, the festival features an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent shows, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast recordings, interactive partner activities and much more.
