Free Comedy Shows in New York City

Artificially Unintelligent Tech Comedy Show

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 2:30 PM

Broadway Comedy Club

Comedy

Tech-themed stand-up at Broadway Comedy Club in New York City, featuring jokes about AI, startups, and gadget culture. Free admission, indoor venue on 53rd Street with a casual, late-evening vibe and punchy crowd-work that makes tech feel human.

Dangerbox Show

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

Kimmel (Room # TBD)

Comedy

Dangerbox brings its monthly longform improv show to NYU's Kimmel Center (Room TBD). Open to the NYU community and the public, this is an hour of fast-paced, spontaneous scenes and audience-inspired humor. A casual, entertaining night of live comedy in NYC.

Stand Up NY Presents: AIRWAY - True Stories from the Emergency Room

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

Stand Up NY at Bond 45

Comedy

Doctors share true emergency-room stories in a live storytelling/stand‑up night at Stand Up NY, free with RSVP and a suggested $25+ donation benefiting Airway and the club's programming.

Let's Go Mental - Open Mic

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 1:00 PM

Hotel Edison

Comedy

Free stand-up open mic at Hotel Edison Times Square every Wednesday 5–6 PM; sign up for one of ten 5-minute spots — a community show supporting the 988 Lifeline and showcasing emerging comics.

Improv Jam

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 3:00 PM

GLOBAL CTR - GC 261

Comedy

Join NYU’s Imbroglio Improvisation Club for an open improv practice session. Enjoy snacks, meet fellow performers, and play improv games in a welcoming campus setting at GLOBAL CTR - GC 261. A casual night of laughter and skill-building for all university folk.

Uptown at Night: An Evening of Comedy and Humorous Storytelling

Tue, 5 May 2026

New York Society Library

Comedy

An intimate evening at the New York Society Library's Members’ Room featuring Bruce Handy, Ledia Xhoga, Ike Ufomadu, and Alexandra Petri with host Sydney LeBlanc and Brian Fitzsousa on keyboard. Expect witty, humorous storytelling in a sophisticated library setting, with wine and light refreshments. A vibrant, literary night of stand-up-style comedy in NYC.

The Free Company Presents

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 4:30 PM

Peoples Improv Theater

Comedy

An evening of stand-up at The PIT in New York City as The Free Company Presents brings a rotating lineup of bold, witty comics. Expect sharp one-liners, crowd work, and intimate theatre vibes in this beloved downtown venue.

Wednesday Night Scene Jam!

Thu, 2 Jul 2026

Peoples Improv Theater

Comedy

Wednesday Night Scene Jam! at The PIT in New York City is a fast-paced, audience-participation comedy show where sharp improv, bold sketches and surprise guests light up a midweek spark.

The Saturday Jam

Sat, 13 Mar 2027

Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT)

Comedy

The Saturday Jam at The PIT in New York City invites improvisers of all levels to come together for a crowd-driven, freeform session. Watch quick-witted scenes unfold in an intimate downtown venue as performers push ideas and audience suggestions into playful, unpredictable comedy.

The Wednesday Show MIC

Wed, 31 Mar 2027

Peoples Improv Theater

Comedy

A midweek open-mic night at The PIT in New York City where aspiring comedians test new material in front of a live audience, offering a supportive vibe for performers and an entertaining show for attendees.

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