New York Comedy Festival Adds Over 100 Shows to 2026 Lineup
The New York Comedy Festival has added more than 100 shows to its 2026 lineup, deepening a 10-day programme that runs from 6 to 15 November across all five boroughs of New York City. (Variety)
The new additions span stand-up, screenings, and live podcasts. Among the names joining the bill: the Tokyo Kampai Boys, Moshe Kasher, and Alfred Robles. Screenings include Marc Maron's Anxiety Club and the Dane Cook documentary Funny Money. Live podcast tapings will feature Vulture's Jesse David Fox and Wrong! A Fcked Up Game Show With Jay Light*. (Variety)
They join a previously announced roster of headliners that already runs wide: Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Jordan Jensen, Jordan Klepper, Sarah Sherman, Patti Harrison, Daniel Sloss, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Mojo Brookzz, Jess Hilarious, Joanne McNally, and Ms. Pat. The festival's founder and owner is Caroline Hirsch, who launched the event in 2004. Tim Dillon is also billed as a headliner, per an earlier announcement from ABC7NY. (Variety; ABC7NY)
The festival's scale is considerable. ABC7NY reported in July that the 2026 edition will feature about 200 comedians across roughly 100 shows. The additional programming confirmed by Variety on 19 August expands that footprint further. (ABC7NY; Variety)
One new element stands out. For the first time, the festival will host Variety's 10 Comics to Watch programme — an annual industry showcase that spotlights emerging comedians. The presentation and live showcase are scheduled for 12 November, with honorees featured in Variety's 4 November issue. (Variety)
Also on the programme: Comic Relief x The Moth, Dropout Improv, Adam Friedland, and Gayme Show! Starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni. The festival's own FAQ page notes that additional shows will continue to be announced into the fall. (Variety; NY Comedy Festival FAQ)
For comedy fans, that means the lineup will keep growing between now and November. Tickets for the first round of shows went on sale in July. The latest batch adds international flavour, documentary screenings, and live podcast tapings to a bill already thick with established names and rising performers.
