Jo Koy at Madison Square Garden headlines 2022 New York Comedy Festival lineup

Get ready to add Jo Koy to the list of stand-up comedians who’ve made it to the big time of headlining Madison Square Garden.

Koy is just one of the 14 acts announced today as headliners for the 2022 New York Comedy Festival, happening Nov. 7-13, 2022, mostly across Manhattan and Brooklyn. “I’ve waited a long time for this moment, and it’s a dream come true to be playing at the mecca, Madison Square Garden,” said Koy.

Many more shows will be added between now and November, but here’s who’s performing where in the largest venues.

THE 2022 NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

  • 7 PM – Jenny Slate at Town Hall

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

  • 7 PM – Jimmy O. Yang at Town Hall
  • 7 PM – Ms. Pat at Carolines on Broadway
  • 8 PM – Jo Koy: Funny is Funny at Madison Square Garden
  • 8 PM – Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend at Beacon Theatre

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

  • 7 PM – John Mulaney: From Scratch at UBS Arena at Belmont Park
  • 7 PM & 9:45 PM – Ms. Pat at Carolines on Broadway
  • 7 PM – JB Smoove:  The Physical Therapy Tour at Town Hall
  • 7 PM – Bassem Youssef at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
  • 7:30 PM – Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend at Beacon Theatre
  • 9:45 PM – Shane Gillis at Town Hall

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

  • 7 PM and 9:45 PM – Tracy Morgan: No Disrespect at Town Hall
  • 7 PM & 9:45 PM – Ms. Pat at Carolines on Broadway
  • 7:30 PM – Wanda Sykes Live at Beacon Theatre
  • 8 PM – An Evening with Bill Maher at Hulu Theater at MSG
  • 9:45 PM – Mo Amer at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

  • 7 PM – Nurse Blake: The PTO Tour at Town Hall

Citi is the Official Card and Sponsor of the New York Comedy Festival. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets to NYCF shows beginning Aug. 15 at 10am EST until Aug. 19 at 10am EST.  Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase select preferred tickets until Oct. 14 at 10pm EST.  For complete presale and preferred ticket details, visit www.citientertainment.com/nycf2022.  Tickets for all shows are available to the general public starting Aug. 19 at 12pm EST.  Tickets can be purchased through the NYCF website at www.nycomedyfestival.com.

Sean L. McCarthy

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