Comedy Village, a rapidly growing hub for live stand-up comedy in New York City, will host a special outdoor event at the 51st Annual Ninth Avenue International Food Festival on May 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The festival, one of the largest and longest-running street festivals in New York City, draws thousands of locals and tourists annually to Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square.
The live comedy showcase will feature performances from nationally recognized comedians Brian Scott McFadden, PJ Landers, and Harrison Greenbaum, delivering nonstop laughs. These comedians have appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, MTV, America’s Got Talent, and major comedy festivals, offering attendees a chance to experience authentic New York comedy shows in an outdoor festival setting.
Comedy Village, located at 352 West 44th Street in Times Square, has become a top-rated destination for comedy shows, stand-up, and live performances near Broadway. With nightly shows featuring national tours, celebrity drop-ins, and rising NYC talent, the club solidifies its status as a premier comedy venue in NYC.
“This is everything that makes New York City special - incredible food, live entertainment, comedy, nightlife, and people coming together,” said PJ Landers of Comedy Village. “Growing up in NYC I've been to the festival over 20 different times. We’re excited to bring live stand-up comedy to one of the city’s most iconic street festivals and showcase some of the best comedians in NYC.”
The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival spans multiple city blocks throughout Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood and remains one of the city’s most celebrated annual spring events. This year, Comedy Village is adding a high-energy live comedy show to the festival lineup, combining New York’s iconic food culture with the city’s legendary stand-up comedy scene.
Festival attendees can expect live stand-up comedy performances, international food vendors, NYC street festival entertainment, Hell’s Kitchen nightlife atmosphere, and family-friendly activities and live music. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
For more information about Comedy Village and upcoming comedy shows in NYC, visit Comedy Village. For festival information, visit Ninth Avenue Food Festival.
This collaboration highlights the vibrant entertainment and culinary scene in New York City, offering a unique experience for both locals and tourists. The integration of live comedy into a major food festival underscores the city's dynamic cultural landscape and provides a platform for comedians to reach diverse audiences.
