New York Comedy Festival 2026
Part of the 2026 New York Comedy Festival!
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday November 11th, 2026 - 7:00PM | Upper West Side
- Valeria Vulpe Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Valeria Vulpe is a Moldovan-born, London-based stand-up comedian and U.S. citizen who traded a decade as a Google Data Scientist for comedy. She first came to the U.S. to attend Grinnell College, earning a BA in Mathematics and Economics with Honors, followed by an MSc in Applied Mathematics from the London School of Economics.In 2025, Valeria won the Spirit of Comedy, earning the opportunity to open for Ricky Gervais at Wembley Arena. She has also supported Daniel Sloss and Connor Burns and was a “So You Think You’re Funny?” finalist. A regular at London’s Top Secret Comedy Club, Valeria is currently performing her own show at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning strong reviews, and will make her NYC headlining debut at the 2026 New York Comedy Festival. Her smart, deadpan comedy finds unexpected absurdity in dating, relationships, cultural differences, and everyday life.Presented by the New York Comedy Festival.
- Wed | November 11th - 9:15PM | Upper West Side
- An Hour with Yamaneika Saunders Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Yamaneika Saunders is bringing her hilarious new hour to New York Comedy Festival, and she isn't holding anything back! Join her as she dives into her unapologetic and honest opinions on everything from pop culture to dating in New York. No topic is off limits, no one is safe, and Yamaneika is ready to let you know exactly what she thinks about all of it!Presented by the New York Comedy Festival.
- Thu | November 12th - 6:00PM | Upper West Side
- Shelly Belly Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Shelly Belly has taken the comedy and social media scene by storm. Shelly has become one of the top sought after comedians throughout the United States delighting fans with her hilarious standup comedy. Shelly has branched out, taking her quick wit comedy routine from her front porch of South Carolina to the main stage, traveling throughout the United States. Shelly’s relatable comedy consists of saying the things that we all think and want to say but, are too afraid to. Shelly’s career took off after releasing her comedy skits online earning her millions of views on social media platforms as, "Shelly Belly Comedy". Studio Lambert discovered Shelly Belly aka, Michelle Rider on her social media platforms and chose her to be on the on the number one reality show “The Circle” Season 3 on Netflix. Shelly has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, NBC, Fox, Parade, Screen Rant, Stars Offline, Women's Health, Yahoo News, Decider, Men's Health, IMDb as well as many other publications.Presented by the New York Comedy Festival.
- Thu | November 12th - 7:00PM | Midtown
- Best of Smacking Balls & Talking Smack w/ Shivani Dave Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Smacking Balls & Talking Smack is a comedy and sports YouTube series where tennis meets comedy, chaos, and unfiltered conversation. Each episode, host Shivani Davé, a Division 1 college tennis player turned stand-up comic, invites a top comedian in the country to the tennis court to hit & talk smack about comedy, careers, relationships, culture and how activity/sports relates to the hustle of being a comedian… all while smacking some balls!For the first time, Smacking Balls & Talking Smack will go from the court to the stage and debut the 'Best of Smacking Balls & Talking Smack' at the New York Comedy Festival! You’ll hear some of your favorite guest’s hilarious stand up, plus some of their favorite sports jokes and surprise fan favorite games, like “Smacking Balls, Chugging Beers” or “Smacking Balls, Firing Squad”.Hosted by Shivani Davé, this show will feature comedian guests Pete Lee, Greg Stone, Ariel Elias, Adam Mamawala, Sean Patton!Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Thu | November 12th - 8:00PM | East Village
- Candi Shoppe Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Candi Clare, Head of Talent and Development for New York Comedy Club, is showcasing some of her favorite comedians that are part of the NYCC family. Strong, polished, laugh-a-minute talent that’s ready to tear the walls down.Presented by the New York Comedy Festival.Tonight features: Will PurpuraTerry Thomas Jr.Sally Ann HallNeko WhiteCarmen LagalaAshley Austin MorrisMike Britt
- Thu | November 12th - 9:15PM | Midtown
- What's in a Name? Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- What’s in a name? Apparently, a lot of confusion, mistaken identity, and material for a very funny stand-up show.Join comedians Erin Maguire, Erin Jackson, and Mia Jackson for What’s in a Name? — a stand-up comedy showcase featuring three women whose names overlap in ways that make Google, social media, and introductions unnecessarily complicated. They’ll explore the weirdness of sharing names with people who are considerably more famous, the assumptions people make based on a name, and the eternal question: “Wait… which one are you?”But this show isn’t just about names. Expect sharp observations, personal stories, relationships, everyday absurdities, and plenty of jokes about the business of being a person in the world.Three comedians. Three overlapping names. Zero chance everyone gets introduced correctly.What’s in a Name? More than you’d think.Presented by New York Comedy Festival.
- Saturday November 14th, 2026 - 2:00PM | Upper West Side
- Table for One? Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Raffle tickets have now ended. Please consider donating to Gods Love! DONATE HEREStock up on $10 raffle tickets now to support a great cause, and prepare to be at the center of it all! Instead of a single comic performing for a room full of fans, a room full of comics will perform for just one fan. That's right: we're raffling off only ONE ticket to one very lucky winner, who will enjoy an hour of laughs from 50+ comedians. Raffle ticket proceeds will directly support God's Love We Deliver and their mission to provide medically tailored meals and comprehensive nutrition care to people affected by life-altering illnesses. The winner will see Jack Finnegan, Adam Gilbert, Alex Kim, Alex Kumin, Alingon Mitra, Ashley Austin Morris, Ayanna Dookie, Ben Kirschenbaum, Brittany Brave, Calise Hawkins, Carolina Montesquieu, Casey Balsham, Christian Finnegan, Dan Ahdoot, Erin Jackson, Erin Maguire, Gastor Almonte, Gina Brillon, Graham Kay, Gus Constantellis, Jake Velazquez, James Goff, Jared Waters, Jessica Levin, Jill Weiner, Julian McCullough, Justin Martindale, Kevin Sullivan, Kaneez Surka, Kate Sisk, KP Anderson, Krystyna Hutchinson, Kunal Arora, Lizzy Cassidy, Marina Franklin, Maximilian Spinelli, Mehran Khaghani, Michele Durante, Mike Bramante, Neko White, Patricia Dinglasan, Rachel Williams, Robby Slowik, Rosey Catherine, Talent Harris Jr., Terry Thomas Jr., Tom Cassidy, Turner Sparks, Victor Tran and some surprise drop-ins too!
- Sun | November 15th - 5:00PM | Midtown
- Jake Velazquez Special Taping Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Jake Velazquez is a New York-based stand-up comedian who was named one of New York's Funniest in 2024 after being selected as a Comic to Watch in 2023. Last year, he completed his first headlining tour, performing in 15 cities. He's also been featured at comedy festivals including Skankfest, Big Sky, and Red Clay. Over the past 4 years Jake has been the opening act for Jordan Jensen, including on her debut Netflix special "Take Me With You" and her recent bus tour.A native New Yorker, Jake only grew to be 5'6" because of the tiny spaces he was confined to with his five sisters, Puerto Rican father, and Jewish mother. His comedy blends edgy observations with stories that poke fun at his own insecurities and the embarrassing moments that come with living an unconventional life. He has been described by many as "hilarious" and "smaller than expected in person."Presented by the New York Comedy Festival.
- Sun | November 15th - 7:30PM | Midtown
- Jake Velazquez Special Taping Presented by the New York Comedy Festival
- Jake Velazquez is a New York-based stand-up comedian who was named one of New York's Funniest in 2024 after being selected as a Comic to Watch in 2023. Last year, he completed his first headlining tour, performing in 15 cities. He's also been featured at comedy festivals including Skankfest, Big Sky, and Red Clay. Over the past 4 years Jake has been the opening act for Jordan Jensen, including on her debut Netflix special "Take Me With You" and her recent bus tour.A native New Yorker, Jake only grew to be 5'6" because of the tiny spaces he was confined to with his five sisters, Puerto Rican father, and Jewish mother. His comedy blends edgy observations with stories that poke fun at his own insecurities and the embarrassing moments that come with living an unconventional life. He has been described by many as "hilarious" and "smaller than expected in person."Presented by the New York Comedy Festival.