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The New York Comedy Festival 2024: Complete Guide

Comedy fans, rejoice! The beloved New York Comedy Festival is returning in 2024 for its 20th iteration, and it’s bringing some top-notch talent! If you’re a fan of NYC’s comedy clubs normally, you’re really going to love the comics who are set to touch down in the Big Apple. Sure to be one of the best events in November, we’ve put together a complete guide of everything you need to know about this year’s festival!

What is New York Comedy Festival?

The New York Comedy Festival is an annual fall festival held in NYC that spans 10 days in November. It features over 200 comedians performing in more than 100 shows across various venues throughout the city’s five boroughs. Established in 2004, the festival showcases a mix of stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy from both emerging talents and renowned comedians!

When is New York Comedy Festival?

This year’s New York Comedy Festival is running from November 8 – 17, 2024.

Who’s performing at New York Comedy Festival this year?

Over the course of 10 nights, there will be a massive lineup of over 200 comedians taking over stages for 100+ shows across NYC! With over 100 shows already announced (and more still being announced), some of the scene’s biggest names are set to appear. Check out some of the most notable performers below:

  • Judd Apatow
  • Bill Maher
  • Matt McCusker
  • Tracy Morgan
  • Dave Attell
  • Jeff Arcuri
  • Zarna Garg
  • Adam Ray is Dr. Phil, The Rest Is History
  • Nurse John
  • Ms. Pat
  • Gabriel Iglesias
  • How Did This Get Made? (podcast)
  • I’ve Had It (podcast)
  • + so many more

Check out the full lineup of performers here!

Source / New York Comedy Festival

Where is New York Comedy Festival?

The New York Comedy Festival takes place at various venues across all boroughs of NYC! Some of the most notable venues hosting NYCF shows include the Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, Apollo Theatre, BAM, Carnegie, and many more. To see the full list of venues hosting performances, head here.

How do I get tickets to New York Comedy Festival?

Tickets for this year’s New York Comedy Festival are available via their website.

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