Overview

• On August 18, the New York Comedy Festival unveiled more than 100 additional shows for its Nov. 7–16, 2025 run.
• Highlights of the added lineup feature Right Now with John Goblikon, Hannibal Buress & Friends, Maddy Smith, Ricky Velez, That Show hosted by Chris Gethard and the I Never Liked You podcast with Matteo Lane & Nick Smith.
• Previously revealed headliners, including Louis C.K., Margaret Cho, The Basement Yard, Hannah Berner, Michael Blackson and Pete Holmes, remain in place.
• The expanded schedule spans venues across all five boroughs, anchored by the Hard Rock Hotel New York as the official host hotel for a fourth consecutive year.
• Sponsors and media partners such as Bread Financial, Threads, ABC7 and NYC Tourism + Conventions support the citywide programming while staple fundraisers and curated showcases are slated for future details.