The Festival Will Celebrate 20 Years of Laughter with More Than 200 Comedians Performing in More Than 100 Shows at Venues Throughout the Five Boroughs from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 17, 2024
Headliners include Judd Apatow, Jeff Arcuri, Dave Attell, Zarna Garg, How Did This Get Made?, Gabriel Iglesias, I’ve Had It, Joe List, Bill Maher, Matt McCusker, Tracy Morgan, Nurse John, Ms. Pat, Adam Ray is Dr. Phil, The Rest Is History, Justin Silva, JB Smoove, Dan Soder, Sommore, Jimmy O. Yang, Jaboukie Young-White, and more
Bread Financial and UNITY by Hard Rock Pre-Sale Access Runs from Wednesday, July 17 at 11:00 AM ET to Friday, July 19 at 10:00 PM ET; Tickets on Sale to the General Public on Monday, July 22 at 11 AM ET; Tickets Available at NYCOMEDYFESTIVAL.COM
New York, NY (July 16, 2024) – The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), the largest and longest-running annual comedy festival in the United States, returns to mark its 20th anniversary, from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 17, 2024. This year’s headliners include Judd Apatow, Jeff Arcuri, Dave Attell, Zarna Garg, How Did This Get Made?, Gabriel Iglesias, I’ve Had It, Joe List, Bill Maher, Matt McCusker, Tracy Morgan, Nurse John, Ms. Pat, Adam Ray is Dr. Phil, The Rest Is History, Justin Silva, JB Smoove, Dan Soder, Sommore, Jimmy O. Yang, Jaboukie Young-White, and more. You can watch the full announcement video
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Launched in 2004, the New York Comedy Festival has evolved into a premier event on the global comedy calendar. Founded by Caroline Hirsch and produced by Carolines, the inaugural festival featured a dozen stand-up shows over five days. Today, the NYCF has expanded its reach and impact, producing more than one hundred shows annually over a ten-day span. The festival brings together over 200 of the top comedians from across the country and around the world, who perform at some of the most prestigious in New York’s five boroughs, including Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Town Hall, and Kings Theatre. This remarkable growth underscores the festival’s commitment to elevating the art of comedy in all its forms.
Over its 20-year history, the NYCF has maintained a rich tradition of showcasing the very best comedic talent through diversified programming. Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations, and much more. This variety ensures there’s something for every comedy enthusiast, whether they are die-hard fans or casual attendees. By continually evolving and adapting to the ever-changing comedy landscape, the NYCF not only honors its storied past but also paves the way for future generations of comedians and comedy lovers alike.
“As we mark our 20th anniversary, we continue to bring together the greatest talent from across the country and throughout the world and create new opportunities for audiences to experience the best in comedy,” said Caroline Hirsch, Founder and Owner of the New York Comedy Festival. “From up-and-comers to A-List stars, our diverse talent lineup brings laughter to a wide-range of comedy fans at venues across all five boroughs of New York City, with even more shows to be announced soon. At a time when we need laughter more than ever, we are thrilled to ‘make New York Laugh’ once again.”
Headliner Judd Apatow said of his November 9th performance at the Beacon Theatre: “This November is the fortieth anniversary of my start in comedy. I’m so excited to share it with hometown friends, everyone at The New York Comedy Festival and the Beacon Theatre.”
In addition to the 2024 headliners, the New York Comedy Festival will also announce additional details for major events in the coming months that have become staples during the Festival including Stand Up for Heroes, New York’s Funniest Stand-Up Competition, Comics to Watch, and opportunities to experience live podcast recordings, panel discussions and much more.
To purchase tickets, for more information, and to stay up to date on all the 20th anniversary happenings visit https://nycomedyfestival.com and follow on, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #MakeNYLaugh.
Bread Financial is the Official Sponsor of the New York Comedy Festival and the Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card will serve as the Official Card of the event. Cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets to NYCF shows beginning Wednesday, July 17 at 11 AM ET until Friday, July 19 at 10 PM ET. Bread Cashback™ American Express® Cardmembers will also have access to purchase preferred tickets until Sunday, August 6. For complete presale and preferred ticket details, visit https://nycomedyfestival.com.
“We are proud to enhance our cardmembers’ experience with an exclusive opportunity to be among the first to purchase tickets to the New York Comedy Festival and have access to preferred ticketing so they can enjoy what is sure to be an exciting event later this year,” said Ralph Andretta, President and CEO of Bread Financial. “Additionally, we are thrilled to continue our support of this iconic New York City event, especially as the Festival celebrates its 20th year of making New York City laugh and showcasing incredible rising talent.”
For the third year, Hard Rock Hotel New York is the official host hotel for the NYCF. 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. Unity by Hard Rock members will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets to NYCF shows beginning Wednesday, July 17 at 11 AM ET until Friday, July 19 at 10 PM ET.
Tickets for all shows are available to the general public starting Monday, July 22 at 11 AM ET. Tickets can be purchased through the NYCF website at www.nycomedyfestival.com. Additional shows will be announced soon.
The NYCF is made possible by its sponsors Bread Financial, Hard Rock Hotel New York, BuzzBallz Mixed Drinks, Olipop, ABC7, iHeart Radio, MTA Away, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC Tourism + Conventions, New York Magazine, the New York Post, SiriusXM Radio and Vulture.
THE 2024 NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (EVENTS CONFIRMED TO DATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND CHANGES)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
- 7 PM – Jeff Arcuri: The Full Beans Fall Tour at Beacon Theatre
- 7 PM – Ms. Pat: The Hot & Flashy Tour at Town Hall
- 7 PM – Sommore: The Chandelier Experience at Hard Rock Hotel New York
- 9:45 PM – Dan Soder at Town Hall
- 9:45 PM – Sommore: The Chandelier Experience at Hard Rock Hotel New York
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
- 7 PM – Joe List at Town Hall
- 7 PM – Sommore: The Chandelier Experience at Hard Rock Hotel New York
- 7 PM – Jimmy O. Yang at Carnegie Hall
- 8:00 PM – Judd Apatow & Friends at Beacon Theatre
- 9:45 PM – Justin Silva at Town Hall
- 9:45 PM – Sommore: The Chandelier Experience at Hard Rock Hotel New York
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
- 7 PM – Nurse John at Town Hall
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
- 7 PM – The Rest is History Live at Town Hall
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
- 7 PM – JB Smoove at Town Hall
- 7 PM – Jaboukie Young-White at Hard Rock Hotel New York
- 9:45 PM – Dave Attell at Town Hall
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
- 7 PM – Tracy Morgan at Town Hall
- 7 PM & 9:45 PM – Jaboukie Young-White at Hard Rock Hotel New York
- 8 PM – Gabriel Iglesias: Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour at Kings Theatre
- 8 PM – Adam Ray is Dr. Phil LIVE at Beacon Theatre
- 9:45 PM – How Did This Get Made? – Live at Town Hall
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
- 3 PM – I’ve Had It Podcast presents The People Suck Tour at Town Hall
- 7 PM – Matt McCusker at Town Hall
- 7 PM & 9:45 PM – Jaboukie Young-White
- 7 PM – Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour at Beacon Theatre
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
- 7PM – Zarna Garg: Practical People Win at Town Hall
ABOUT THE NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Launched in 2004, The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) was created by Caroline Hirsch and Carolines. The NYCF has brought together the country’s top comedians including Judd Apatow, Bill Burr, Margaret Cho, Larry David, Kevin Hart, Jo Koy, Nick Kroll, Bill Maher, Trevor Noah, Conan O’Brien, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes, Tracy Morgan, and many others to venues throughout the five boroughs of New York City. In 2007, NYCF launched the “Stand Up for Heroes” event to benefit The Bob Woodruff Foundation, which has featured performances by Stephen Colbert, Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, John Mayer, Seth Meyers, John Mulaney, John Oliver, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jeff Ross, Ray Romano, Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, and many others. To date, Stand Up For Heroes events have raised over $85 million. For more information, visit https://nycomedyfestival.com and follow on social media Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #MakeNYLaugh.
