New York Arab American Comedy Festival 2026
15–17 October 2026
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is a nonprofit festival founded by comedians Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid, who still produce it, to raise the profile of Arab-American comics and counter stereotypes through humor. Its shows run at Joe's Pub, from headliner-led bills to a late uncensored show and a closing night of quick five-minute spots.
The 2026 festival
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival 2026 runs 3 days, from Thursday 15 October 2026 to Saturday 17 October 2026, in New York, NY. On its stages: stand-up. Tickets, times and the full programme are on the festival's own site.
Comedians connected to it
Each name opens their page on Disciples of Comedy.
Questions
When is the New York Arab American Comedy Festival 2026?
15–17 October 2026 in New York, NY.
Where do I book for the New York Arab American Comedy Festival?
On the festival's own site, arabcomedy.com, which also has the latest programme and any changes.