Whether you are an NYC local or a tourist, here are the best of New York City’s comedy shows that will cost you zero dollars. Plus, most of these are places are frequented by famous comedians.
“LET’S SEE, WHAT ELSE” AT POCO
ALPHABET CITY
Wednesdays at 8pm
Catch Tom Delgado and Missy Baker hosting a new batch of both new and established comics, such as Nick Vatterott from Comedy Central, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and Sasheer Zamata from SNL, at the cellar of this intimate restaurant.
“HOT SOUP” AT IRISH EXIT
MIDTOWN EAST
Tuesdays at 8pm
Watch Aziz Ansari and Jeff Garlin who often stop by for spontaneous sets.
“GANDHI, IS THAT YOU” AT LUCKY JACK’S
LES
Wednesdays at 9pm
Watch the sets famous acts like writers and actors from Comedy Central, MTV, and NBC. You can also catch stars like Todd Barry, Judah Friedlander and Vinny Guadagnino.
“COMEDY AS A SECOND LANGUAGE” AT THE DELANCEY
LES
Thursdays at 8pm
This comedy show is running for nearly eight years now.
“WHIPLASH” AT UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
CHELSEA
Mondays at 11pm
This show is free but always full so arrive early to secure seats!
“THE FRONT ROOM” AT THE KNITTING FACTORY
WILLIAMSBURG
Wednesdays and Sundays at 9pm
Get entertained by this funny foursome, popular for paid-for shows like The Strand.
“LIVE FROM OUTER SPACE” AT THE COBRA CLUB
BUSHWICK
Fridays at 9pm
Hosted by rising comedians like Ben Kronberg of Last Comic Standing, John F. O’Donnell of Comedy Central, and Erik Bergstrom of Comedy Central and The New Yorker.
