Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 Brings a Week of Comedy Back to Los Angeles
Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 is officially returning to Los Angeles from May 4 to May 10, 2026, marking the third edition of Netflix’s large-scale comedy festival.
Produced by Netflix in partnership with Live Nation, the festival will once again transform the city into a hub for live comedy, podcast recordings, special events, and one-night-only performances.
Tickets for Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 go on sale January 23 at 10:00 a.m. PT via the festival’s official website.
What to Expect From Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026
According to Netflix, the 2026 festival will feature more than 350 live events across over 35 venues throughout Los Angeles. Locations range from major stages such as the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theatre, and the Intuit Dome to long-standing comedy venues including The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv.
Programming spans stand-up comedy, live podcast recordings, variety shows, tapings, exclusive screenings, and special festival-only events. Netflix confirmed that talent connected to its original series and films will be integrated throughout the schedule.
Comedy Across Genres, Formats, and Venues
Netflix describes the festival as a reflection of its broader comedy slate, combining established performers with emerging voices. The first wave of announcements includes stand-up shows, live versions of popular podcasts, musical-comedy events, and themed nights built around specific formats or communities.
Rather than concentrating events in a single location, Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 is designed as a city-wide experience, encouraging audiences to move between venues and formats across the week.
Netflix on the Festival’s Growth
Tracey Pakosta, Vice President of Comedy Series at Netflix, highlighted the festival’s focus on community, noting that it brings together industry professionals and fans in one place. Robbie Praw, Vice President of Stand-Up and Comedy Formats at Netflix, described the 2026 edition as the largest and most varied festival to date, with programming spanning stand-up, podcasts, music-driven events, and special collaborations.
Netflix confirmed that additional programming and talent announcements will be released in the coming months.
Festival-Exclusive Events and Special Programming
The 2026 lineup includes several events exclusive to Netflix Is a Joke Fest. These range from large-scale stand-up showcases and live podcast tapings to benefit events, documentary premieres, and special screenings paired with on-stage conversations.
Netflix also confirmed that select events will be taped for future release, while others are designed as one-time live experiences only available to festival attendees.
Podcasts, Conversations, and Live Reunions
A major component of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 is its podcast programming. Across multiple venues, fans will be able to attend live recordings of well-known comedy podcasts, Netflix-original podcast projects, and conversation-driven events featuring comedians, writers, and performers.
Several events are structured as reunions or retrospective conversations tied to well-known comedy properties, reflecting Netflix’s investment in both legacy comedy and current formats.
Tickets and Availability
Tickets for Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 will be sold on an event-by-event basis, with prices varying by venue and show. Netflix notes that talent and scheduling remain subject to change as the festival approaches.
Key Details: Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026
- Event: Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026
- Dates: May 4–10, 2026
- Location: Los Angeles
- Tickets on sale: January 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT
- Events: 350+ live shows across 35+ venues
- Produced by: Netflix and Live Nation
