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The New York Comedy Festival has added more than 100 shows to its 2026 lineup.
The 10-day celebration of comedy, taking place Nov. 6 to 15 across New York City’s five boroughs, will also feature programming from the
Tokyo Kampai Boys, Moshe Kasher, Alfred Robles and more.
There will be screenings of films like Maron’s “Anxiety Club” and the Dane Cook documentary “Funny Money,” as well as live podcasts from Vulture’s Jesse David Fox and “Wrong! A F*cked Up Game Show With Jay Light.”
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit the New York Comedy Festival’s website.
The new additions join previously announced headliners including Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Jordan Jensen, Jordan Klepper, Sarah Sherman and Patti Harrison, Daniel Sloss, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Mojo Brookzz, Comic Relief x The Moth, Dropout Improv, Adam Friedland, Gayme Show! Starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni, Jess Hilarious, Joanne McNally and Ms. Pat.
“We’re thrilled to continue building out this year’s New York Comedy Festival lineup with an incredible range of shows that showcase the depth, diversity and creativity of comedy being created in New York City and beyond,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival. “From established festival favorites and exciting new voices, this expanded programming reflects the extraordinary talent that makes New York such a vital comedy capital. We’re excited to give audiences even more opportunities to discover breakout acts, celebrate their favorites and experience the unmatched energy of comedy in New York.”
For the first time, the New York Comedy Festival will welcome Variety‘s prestigious 10 Comics to Watch program as part of its lineup, bringing one of the comedy industry’s most respected showcases of emerging talent to New York audiences. The presentation and live showcase will take place on Nov. 12 during the festival, with this year’s honorees also featured in Variety‘s Nov. 4 issue ahead of the event.
