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What comedy festivals are in New York City?
The short answer
Two comedy festivals in New York City have dates ahead on the Guide. The next to open is the New York Comedy Festival, 6–15 November 2026, in New York, NY. On now: the New York Arab American Comedy Festival (until 17 October 2026). Two put on stand-up.
Coming up in New York, soonest first
- New York Arab American Comedy Festival · 15–17 October 2026 · New York, NY · Stand-up
- New York Comedy Festival · 6–15 November 2026 · New York, NY · Stand-up
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.
Sources
- New York Arab American Comedy Festival: arabcomedy.com ↗
- New York Comedy Festival: nycomedyfestival.com ↗
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