Festival Will Feature More Than 200 Comedians Performing in More Than 100 Shows at Venues Throughout the Five Boroughs
2023 Headliners include Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Nicole Byer, Jimmy Carr, Margaret Cho, Tim Dillon, Giggly Squad, Ilana Glazer, Brett Goldstein, Nate Jackson, Anthony Jeselnik, Matteo Lane, Sam Morril, Nick Mullen and Adam Friedland, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pod Meets World, Donnell Rawlings, Jeff Ross, Robyn Schall, Daniel Sloss, and Michelle Wolf
Bread CashbackTM American Express® Credit Card Pre-Sale Access Runs from Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. ET – Friday, July 14 at 10 p.m. ET Available at TICKTEMASTER.COM/NYCF, Tickets on Sale to the General Public on Monday, July 17 at 11 a.m. ET; Tickets Available at NYCOMEDYFESTIVAL.COM.
As the largest comedy festival in the U.S., The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) returns to New York City for its 19th year, expanding from seven to ten days, running Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The 2023 headliners include Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Nicole Byer, Jimmy Carr, Margaret Cho, Tim Dillon, Giggly Squad, Ilana Glazer, Brett Goldstein, Nate Jackson, Anthony Jeselnik, Matteo Lane, Sam Morril, Nick Mullen and Adam Friedland, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pod Meets World, Donnell Rawlings, Jeff Ross, Robyn Schall, Daniel Sloss and Michelle Wolf. Watch the announcement video here.
Launched in 2004, The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) was founded by Caroline Hirsch and is produced by Carolines. NYCF brings together over 200 of the country’s top comedians who perform in more than 100 shows at some of the most prestigious venues in the five boroughs, including the Apollo Theatre, BAM, the Beacon Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at MSG, Town Hall, and many more.
“We’re very excited to bring the best comedians – from emerging talent to established headliners – from across the country and throughout the world to perform at this year’s festival,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival. We’ve curated an amazing line-up of shows, with many more to be announced in the coming months. As we expand from seven to ten days this year, we welcome some new partners including Bread Financial and Death Wish Coffee as well as expanding our relationship with the Hard Rock Hotel New York. It’s because of our valued partnerships that we’re able to continue to expand each year and bring even more laughter than ever to The Big Apple.”
In addition, Caroline Hirsch will be honored with the first-ever Bob Saget Award presented by the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) on November 8, 2023 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The award honors the memory of the late Bob Saget, who served as a SRF board member from 2003 – 2022 and was a SFR Ambassador since 1991.
Bill Burr returns to the NYCF for his third appearance at Madison Square Garden on Friday, November 10. “I got passed at the Comic Strip in 1996. The thrill of being a working comic in NYC has never worn off. To be able to perform at MSG is beyond any dream I’ve ever had. Thanks for having me!” said Bill Burr.
Bread Financial is the Official Card and Sponsor of the New York Comedy Festival and the Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card will serve as the Official Card of the vent. Cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets to NYCF shows beginning Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. ET until Friday, July 14 at 10 p.m. ET Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card cardmembers will also have access to purchase preferred tickets until Sunday, August 6. For complete presale and preferred ticket details, visit TICKETMASTER.COM/NYCF.
“This sponsorship is a first for Bread Financial, and I am thrilled to see our name and product associated with such an iconic New York City event,” said Ralph Andretta, President and Chief Executive Office of Bread Financial. “We are always looking for new ways to provide added value to our cardmembers, and I am excited to deliver pre-sale ticket access for an event that is sure to be a fantastic experience for our cardmembers to attend in November.”
Tickets for all shows are available to the general public starting Monday, July 17 at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased through the NYCF website at www.nycomedyfestival.com. Additional shows will be announced soon.
Hard Rock Hotel New York is the official host hotel for the NYCF this year. With music and entertainment at its core, the hotel will once again be home to various festival performances, events, and after-parties along with exclusive overnight experiences for those in the audience or commanding the stage.
“Hard Rock has been a brand synonymous with premium entertainment for over five decades,” said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment of Hard Rock International. “We are so proud to welcome the incredible talent of the iconic New York Comedy Festival to our property, and to provide festivalgoers with the stellar hospitality that guests of Hard Rock Hotel New York are accustomed to.”
The NYCF is made possible by its sponsors Bread Financial, Hard Rock Hotel New York, Death Wish Coffee Company, ABC7, iHeart Radio, MTA Away, Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment, New York City Tourism + Conventions, New York Magazine, the New York Post, SiriusXM Radio and Vulture.
THE 2023 NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (EVENTS CONFIRMED TO DATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND CHANGES)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
- 7 p.m. – Daniel Sloss – CAN’T at Town Hall
- 8 p.m. – Take a Banana for the Ride: A One Man Show by Jeff Ross at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
- 7 PM & 9:45 p.m. – Take a Banana for the Ride: A One Man Show by Jeff Ross at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel
- 8:00 p.m. – Ilana Glazer Live! at BAM
- 8:30 p.m. – Sam Morrill: The Class Act Tour at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
- 5 PM & 8 PM – Take a Banana for the Ride: A One Man Show by Jeff Ross at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel
- 7 p.m. – The Robyn Schall Experience at Town Hall
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
- 7 p.m. – Margaret Cho: Live and LIVID! at Town Hall
- 9:45 p.m. – Nick Mullen & Adam Friedland Live at Town Hall
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
- 7 p.m. – Pod Meets World: The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour at Town Hall
- 7 p.m. – Donnell Rawlings at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel
- 7 p.m. – Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny at Carnegie Hall
- 8 p.m. – Giggly Squad at the Beacon Theatre
- 9:45 p.m. – Nate Jackson: I’ll Do It Myself
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
- 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Donnell Rawlings at The Venue at the Hard Rock Hotel
- 7 p.m. – Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life at the Beacon Theatre
- 7 p.m. – Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All at Carnegie Hall
- 7 p.m. – Michelle Wolf: It’s Great to Be Here at Town Hall
- 8 p.m. – Bill Burr Live at Madison Square Garden
- 8 p.m. – Nicole Byer at Apollo Theater
- 9:45 p.m. – Dave Attell and Friends at Town Hall
- 9:45 p.m. – Tim Dillon: American Royalty at Carnegie Hall
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
- 7 p.m. – Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour at Town Hall
- 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. – Donnell Rawlings at The Venue at the Hard Rock Hotel
- 8 p.m. – Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour at Carnegie Hall
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