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, situated in Hell's Kitchen and Times Square, draws thousands of locals and tourists annually seeking the city's top nightlife and entertainment. This year, Comedy Village adds a high-energy live comedy show to the festival lineup, combining New York's iconic food culture with its legendary stand-up comedy scene.
The live comedy showcase will feature performances from nationally recognized comedians Brian Scott McFadden, PJ Landers, and Harrison Greenbaum, delivering nonstop laughs. These comedians are known for appearances on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, MTV, America's Got Talent, and major comedy festivals, giving 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."
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 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. For more information about Comedy Village and upcoming comedy shows in NYC, visit Comedy Village. For festival information, visit Ninth Avenue Food Festival.
