Your Festival Experience
Why Attend NYCFF in 2026?
Inaugural year
70+ films
Comedy-only focus
NYC venues
Filmmaker + audience crossover
Where to Laugh
Asylum NYC
123 E 24th Street, Flatiron
The heart of NYCFF and home base for screenings, panels, and live comedy events.
Baruch College Performing Arts Center
55 Lexington Avenue
Hosting features, documentaries, and closing-night screenings.
Full schedule updates on the Program page.
Where to Stay
Enjoy exclusive NYCFF rates through our local hotel partners.
Click on the links here for our special festival rates:
Marriott SpringHill Suites Two doors down from Asylum NYC
Arlo NoMad Modern comfort with skyline views
The Freehand Affordable, artsy, and full of characters (the good kind)
Hotel Park Avenue Short on distance, long on comfort
Flatiron & NoMad: The Festival Neighborhood
New York Comedy Film Festival lives in the heart of Flatiron and NoMad — where creativity, caffeine, and cocktails have been thriving long before we showed up with cameras. From late-night dumplings to sunrise lattes, rooftop views to gallery walls, this neighborhood keeps the energy up long after the credits roll. We’re spotlighting our favorite haunts — and the local legends who make the area feel less like Midtown and more like a movie set we never want to leave.
Check out one of Manhattan’s most iconic and authentic destinations on the Flatiron NoMad Partnership website.
Festival Passes & Tickets
You can’t sneak in — we’ve checked every door. Grab your official NYCFF passes through our ticketing partner, Tixr.
Festival Passes – Every screening, every panel, every party. Basically, your laugh license for the week.
Single Tickets – Like a one-night stand, but with popcorn.
Industry & Filmmaker Badges – The backstage pass to comedy’s brain trust. Also acceptable proof that you “work in the industry.”
Festival Happenings
Opening Night Celebration @ Asylum NYC
Industry Panels & Creator Conversations
“Shorty Short Shorts” Party
Pop-Up Comedy Bar (location TBA)
Closing Night Awards
More events and partner activations to be announced soon.
Festival Merch
Finally, something to wear besides that ironic vintage tee that’s one wash away from extinction. Limited-edition NYCFF T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and tote bags are available in the NYCFF Shop — perfect for filmmakers, fans of funny, and anyone who believes laughter is a lifestyle.
Every purchase in our store supports the festival and your reputation for having great taste.
Getting Around
All events take place in the Flatiron & NoMad districts — walkable and accessible via the 6 / R / W subway lines.
Pro Tip: You can walk from Asylum NYC to Baruch College in under 10 minutes. Laughing while jaywalking not recommended.
Accessibility & Inclusivity
All NYCFF venues are fully ADA accessible and open to every kind of comedy lover. Need accommodations? Let us know — we’ll make sure you’re set for a great experience.
Sponsors & Partners
Huge thanks to the brands, businesses, and creative partners who make NYCFF possible.
Need Help?
Questions about tickets, badges, or festival access? We’re here to help your NYCFF experience run smoothly.
Start Here: Most answers — including badge pickup details, accessibility info, and event updates — can be found on our FAQ page.
You can also visit the Festival Calendar for daily schedules and event listings as they’re announced.
Festival Concierge
Asylum NYC Lobby
123 E 24th Street
Open daily during festival hours
Contact Us
Email: info@comedyfilmfestivals.com
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