Key Highlights
- The 2026 edition of Netflix Is a Joke Festival is set to take place from May 4-10 in Los Angeles.
- The festival will feature performances by over 350 comedians across various venues including the Hollywood Bowl and Intuit Dome.
- Key events include the Night of Too Many Stars hosted by Jon Stewart, Funny AF With Kevin Hart competition, and a tribute to Pee-wee Herman’s 40-year career on Pee-wee’s Playhouse.
- Tickets go on sale on January 23, 2026, with a lineup that includes top comedians such as Bill Burr, Michelle Buteau, and Kevin Hart.
The Hilarious Lineup for Netflix Is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is gearing up to be the epicenter of comedy come May. The streaming giant Netflix has announced its 2026 lineup for the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, which is set to take place from May 4-10. This year’s festival promises an array of comedic performances, screenings, and live podcast recordings in front of enthusiastic audiences.
The event will be held at several prominent venues across Los Angeles, including the Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre, Intuit Dome, Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv. The lineup is expected to feature over 350 live events, making it one of the biggest celebrations of comedy in the world.
Top Comedians to Watch
The festival’s star-studded roster includes some of the most well-known names in comedy such as Nate Bargatze, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Burr, Michelle Buteau, Nicole Byer, Nick Cannon, Jerrod Carmichael, Steve Carell, Dana Carvey, Ronny Chieng, Larry David, Pete Davidson, Alex Edelman, Jim Gaffigan, Shane Gillis, Nikki Glaser, Brett Goldstein, Stavros Halkias, Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Tony Hinchcliffe, Anthony Jeselnik, Jimmy Kimmel, Bert Kreischer, Nick Kroll, Bobby Lee, David Letterman, Natasha Lyonne, Hasan Minhaj, Leanne Morgan, John Mulaney, Mark Normand, Tig Notaro, Conan O’Brien, Bob Odenkirk, Patton Oswalt, Tom Papa, Trisha Paytas, Matt Rife, Seth Rogen, Jelly Roll, Adam Sandler, Andrew Schulz, Iliza Shlesinger, Tom Segura, Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, Bill Simmons, Jon Stewart, Wanda Sykes, Julio Torres, Trixie and Katya, Mike Tyson, Theo Von, Katt Williams, Justin Willman, Ali Wong, Jimmy O. Yang, Ramy Youssef, and many more.
Key Events and Performances
The festival kicks off with the Night of Too Many Stars hosted by Jon Stewart on May 5. The evening will feature a lineup including Bill Burr, Conan O’Brien, Steve Carell, Ron Funches, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, Jimmy Kimmel, Leanne Morgan, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, Matt Rife, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, and Ali Wong. This event is not just a showcase of comedy but also benefits NEXT for Autism.
For the first time since 2016, Flight of the Conchords will perform at the festival on May 7, making it their first live show in over a decade.
Additionally, the comedy superstar Jerry Seinfeld headlines an event at the Greek Theatre with special musical guests and surprise appearances.
The lineup also includes a tribute to Pee-wee Herman’s groundbreaking 40-year career on Pee-wee’s Playhouse. The unique variety show will feature performances by the B-52s, Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO, Danny Elfman, Fred Armisen, Sheng Wang, Bob the Drag Queen, Patti Harrison, Julio Torres, Michael Carbonaro, and Puddles Pity Party.
Other notable events include a comedy night with Lizzo hosting alongside Eric André, Nikki Glaser, Dulcé Sloan, Meg Stalter, and more. The festival also features a showcase of the latest in comedy specials like those from Michelle Buteau, Jim Gaffigan, Hasan Minhaj + Ronny Chieng, and Wanda Sykes.
Community Engagement
In line with its commitment to community engagement, the festival includes events such as Comedy for the Community hosted by Deon Cole. This event supports Altadena Eaton Fire Relief and is set to take place nightly at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 719.
Tickets will go on sale on January 23, 2026, with a diverse range of events across various venues. Fans can expect an unforgettable week of comedy that reflects the current landscape of the industry.
