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, 7:00 PM

    • Friday, August 14th, 9:00 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 ($100 to the top comic of each show)

    • Tuesday, August 25th, 8:00 PM

    • Wednesday, August 26th, 8:00 PM

  • Final Round: NY Comedy Club - UWS

    • Sunday, August 30th, 6:30 PM