Marc Maron attends the AFI Fest opening night gala premiere of ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre on Oct. 22, 2025. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) This fall’s New York Comedy Festival is taking shape with some big-name headliners.
NYCF — launched by Carolines club founder Caroline Hirsch — will see more than 200 comedians perform in 100+ shows at venues across New York from Nov. 6-15. Headliners include Marc Maron, Ilana Glazer, Jordan Klepper, Ms. Pat, Saturday Night Live breakout Sarah Sherman with Patti Harrison, Ziwe, Ben Bankas, Mojo Brookzz, Comic Relief x The Moth, Dropout Improv, Adam Friedland, Gayme Show! starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni, Jess Hilarious, Jordan Jensen, Joanne McNally, Daniel Sloss and more. Additional shows will be announced soon.
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The fest’s full schedule features stand-up shows, live podcast recordings, film and TV screenings, sketch and improv showcases, industry panels and fundraising events like Stand Up for Heroes at venues like Carnegie Hall, Beacon Theatre, Town Hall, Kings Theatre and various other clubs and stages across five boroughs.
“Each year, the New York Comedy Festival serves as both a celebration of comedy’s biggest voices and a showcase for the talent shaping its future,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder of the New York Comedy Festival. “This year’s lineup brings together established stars, fan favorites, and a remarkable new generation of comedians. We’re very proud to continue making New York City the epicenter of the comedy world, where artists, industry leaders, and fans come together to experience the very best the art form has to offer.”
NYCF is sponsored by Bread Financial, NBC + Peacock, Hard Rock Hotel New York, ABC7, iHeart Radio, New York Post, NYC Tourism + Conventions, Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment, The Onion, SiriusXM and Variety. More intel on tickets and pre-sales can be found here.
The schedule so far is below.
Friday, Nov. 6 7 p.m. – Gayme Show! Starring Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center 7 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. – Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY 7 p.m. – Ziwe at Town Hall
Saturday, Nov. 7 7 p.m. – Joanne McNally: Pinotphile at Town Hall 7 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. –Ms. Pat at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY
Sunday, Nov. 8 7 p.m. – Sarah Sherman & Patti Harrison at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. – Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void Tour at The Beacon Theater
Thursday, Nov. 12 7 p.m. – Ben Bankas at Town Hall 8 p.m. – Jordan Jensen at The Beacon Theater
Friday, Nov. 13 7 p.m. – Adam Friedland at Town Hall 6:45 p.m. – Ilana Glazer Live! at The Beacon Theater 7 p.m. + 9:45 p.m – Jess Hilarious: The Don’t Play Wit’ Me Tour at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel NY 8 p.m. – Dropout Improv at Kings Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 14 3 p.m. – Comic Relief & The Moth Present: Funny Story at Town Hall 7 p.m. – Daniel Sloss: Bitter at The Beacon Theater 7 p.m. – Sh&t Show hosted by Jordan Klepper at Town Hall 7 p.m. + 9:45 p.m – Jess Hilarious: The Don’t Play Wit’ Me Tour at The Venue on Music Row at Hard Rock Hotel
Sunday, Nov. 15 6:30 p.m. – Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Comedy Tour at The Beacon Theater
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