Prizes:

Grand Prize

• $1,500 Cash

• 10 show guest spots at various clubs

• Passed as a comic at LBC

• Featured on Laughing Buddha Comedy’s:

  • Social media platforms

  • Newsletter to more than 10,000 people, including industry partners

• Paid guest spots at sponsor venues

2nd Place:

• $300 Cash

3rd Place:

• $200 Cash

Semi-Final Round:

• $100 dollars will be awarded in each show to the top comic as decided by the audience, staff, and industry judges

Festival Dates:

• Monday August 10th, 2026 - Sunday August 30th, 2026 (Must be available for all dates)

  • Preliminary Round: The Buddha Room

    • Monday, August 10th, 7:00 PM

    • Monday, August 10th, 9:00 PM

    • Tuesday, August 11th, 7:00 PM

    • Tuesday, August 11th, 9:00 PM

    • Wednesday, August 12th, 7:00 PM

    • Wednesday, August 12th, 9:00 PM

    • Thursday, August 13th, 7:00 PM

    • Thursday, August 13th, 9:00 PM

    • Friday, August 14th, 5:00 PM

    • Friday, August 14th, 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, August 15th, 7:00 PM

    • Saturday, August 15th, 9:00 PM

  • Quarter-Final Round: The Buddha Room

    • Tuesday, August 18th, 7:00 PM

    • Tuesday, August 18th, 9:00 PM

    • Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00 PM

    • Wednesday, August 19th, 9:00 PM

    • Thursday, August 20th,, 7:00 PM

    • Thursday, August 20th, 9:00 PM

    Semi-Final Round: The Buddha Room

    • Tuesday, August 25th, 8:00 PM

    • Wednesday, August 26th, 8:00 PM

  • Final Round: NY Comedy Club - UWS

    • Sunday, August 30th, 6:30 PM