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What comedy festivals are in New York State?
The short answer
Two comedy festivals in New York State have dates ahead on the Guide. The next to open is the New York Comedy Festival, 6–15 November 2026, in New York, NY. The furthest ahead is the YALL Comedy Fest (7–9 April 2027). Two put on stand-up, one sketch.
Coming up in New York State, soonest first
- New York Comedy Festival · 6–15 November 2026 · New York, NY · Stand-up
- YALL Comedy Fest · 7–9 April 2027 · New York, NY · Stand-up, Sketch
Between editions
Their last festival has run and the next dates are still to come.
- Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival · 15–18 October 2026 · Endicott, NY · Stand-up
- New York Arab American Comedy Festival · 15–17 October 2026 · New York, NY · Stand-up
- Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival · 16–17 October 2026 · Croton-on-Hudson, NY · Improv
With a whole guide
New York Comedy Festival has a full guide on this site: the festival, the comedians, the city around it, the way home after a late show, where to stay and a trip budget.
Plan the trip
The New York Comedy Festival guide · The New York city guide · Every guide, soonest first
Sources
- New York Comedy Festival: nycomedyfestival.com ↗
- YALL Comedy Fest: yesandlaughterlab.com ↗
- Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival: crookedmouthcomedyfest.com ↗
- New York Arab American Comedy Festival: arabcomedy.com ↗
- Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival: blindtigerimprov.com ↗
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