Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024 Lineup Unveiled
Netflix’s L.A.-based comedy festival, Netflix is a Joke Fest, has unveiled the lineup for its 2024 edition, taking place from May 2-12.
This installment of the streamer’s star-studded celebration of comedy, produced in association with Live Nation, will feature over 300 events, covering everything from stand-up to sketch performance, table reads and more. View highlights from the lineup below.
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While talent and schedule for the festival are subject to change, further headliners will be announced in the new year. Shows will take place at more than 35 of the city’s most iconic venues, from the Hollywood Bowl and The Greek to Largo, The Hollywood Improv and The Comedy Store.
Set to serve as a festival hub, featuring everything from live stand-up and cast game shows to lawn games, is Outside Joke, an outdoor entertainment space located next to the Hollywood Palladium. Tickets to all events go on sale to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. PT this Friday, December 15th.
“This is a special time for comedy, both for Netflix and the genre at large,” said Netflix’s VP of Stand-up and Comedy Formats, Robbie Praw. “We have the privilege of working with comedians who are selling out arenas, winning awards and building fandoms in the millions. In the 10 years that we’ve been doing stand-up we’ve seen the art form reach levels we didn’t think possible. This festival aims to capture this moment by bringing together the world’s best comedians for an unforgettable 11 days.”
Last year’s edition of Netflix is a Joke Fest featured 330 comedians across 295 shows, selling 260,000 tickets. Read on for a sense of what 2024’s has in store.
HOLLYWOOD BOWL – 8 nights
Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Sebastian Maniscalco: Live at the Hollywood Bowl: A once in a lifetime lineup – Jerry Seinfed, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze, and Sebastian Maniscalco together in one MEGA powerhouse show of stand-up comedy not to be missed.
Bill Burr
John Mulaney
Seth Rogen Smokes The Bowl: A BIG night of comedy, music, special guests, and fireworks! Supporting Seth and Lauren Rogen’s Alzheimer’s charity Hilarity For Charity.
Matt Rife
Taylor Tomlinson, Sarah Silverman, Nikki Glaser and Michelle Buteau: Live at The Hollywood Bowl: A lineup you have to see to believe — Taylor Tomlinson, Sarah Silverman, Nikki Glaser and Michelle Buteau together for one night of star-studded stand-up comedy.
Kevin Hart
Trevor Noah
THE FORUM
G.R.O.A.T.
The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady (recorded for Netflix): Seven time world champion and modern day legend tackles the biggest challenge of his career. Watch as Tom Brady gets his cleats held to the fire by the Roastmaster General Jeff Ross, alongside famous friends & frenemies in an unforgettable night as they try to take down the GOAT.
Tom Segura
Bert Kreischer
HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
Chris Rock’s Table Reads: Join comedy icon Chris Rock as he hosts table reads of his favorite films featuring an all-star lineup of talent.
Dodgers Comedy Night hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Presented by All Star Dodgers Catcher Will Smith: Will Smith, catcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is bringing together comedians, teammates, and fans for a night of standup comedy and giveaways. Proceeds will go to Catching Hope, Will and Cara Smith’s foundation, working to help at-risk low-income youths in transition with critical skills needed for leadership, self-advocacy, and self-sufficiency.
Mike Epps
THE GREEK THEATRE
Big Mouth Live at The Greek: Come out on a school night to see Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas and more of the Emmy Award winning cast of Big Mouth at The Greek. Hormones will fill the air for an evening of comedy, music, and stories about the most gloriously awkward time of life.
Jon Stewart and Friends
Shane Gillis
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Live!: An evening with Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, the creators of “I Think You Should Leave”
THE WILTERN
Ali Wong Live (four shows over three nights, shows on 5/4 will be recorded for Netflix): Award winning creator, director, actor, comedian and star of the critically acclaimed series Beef moves into the Wiltern for a limited run of shows you do not want to miss! Catch Ali’s latest hour of stand-up to be filmed for her next comedy special, right here right now.
Sheng Wang
THE DOLBY
Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour
Ronny Chieng Live
Daniel Tosh Live
THE MONTALBAN
Gods of Comedy with David Letterman: Watch as this legendary late night host sits down with comedy titans for a once in a lifetime conversation for three nights. Be in the room where funny meets insight in a revealing conversation that only Letterman can bring us.
Mark Normand
Iliza Shlesinger
Heather McMahan
Dane Cook
Rachel Bloom
Katherine Ryan
YOUTUBE THEATER
Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour (recorded for Netflix)
Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, Sam Jay & Vanessa Gonzalez: 3 Gays, a Mexican and a Jew: A Night of Comedy with Chelsea Handler and Friends. Featuring Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, Sam Jay and Vanessa Gonzalez.
Kill Tony
THE ORPHEUM THEATRE
Brett Goldstein (multiple shows)
Celeste Barber
Vir Das
Kountry Wayne
THE THEATRE AT ACE HOTEL
Hannah Gadsby And Close Personal Acquaintances…Some of Whom They’ve Never Met: Hannah is back at the Theatre At The Ace Hotel to present a hand picked line up of some of the funniest and queerest comedians any Thursday has ever seen.
Ralph Barbosa
Tom Papa
Kumail Nanjiani
Patton Oswalt
Mike Birbiglia
Jimmy Carr
Marlon Wayans
Phil Rosenthal
Hannah Berner
Anthony Jeselnik
Demetri Martin
THE AVALON
Mae Martin and Brett Goldstein Make Love to One Another Live on Stage
Felipe Esparza
Felipe Esparza’s Comedy Sideshow
LARGO
How Did This Get Made
PANTAGES
Leanne Morgan
WILSHIRE EBELL
Laura Ramoso
Ryan Hamilton
Alok
PALACE THEATRE
Jared Freid
Nate Jackson
Ride with Mary Beth Barone
THE BELASCO
Roy Wood Jr.
Sibling Rivalry Podcast
Earthquake
Scott Aukerman Comedy Bang! Bang!
TROUBADOUR
Joel Kim Booster
Lowkey Comedy
Craig Robinson
Nicole Byer
Paul Virzi
Moshe Kasher
Dusty Slay
THE REGENT THEATER
Catherine Cohen
Mo Gilligan
JR De Guzman
Luenell
BOURBON ROOM
Chris Redd
Jessimae Peluso
Donnell Rawlings
Sabrina Wu
Zach Zucker Presents: Stamptown
Nurse Blake
DYNASTY TYPEWRITER
Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink
Are You Still Listening?
THE ELYSIAN THEATER
Nori Reed
Natalie Palamides
Guy Branum
Nico Carney
MASONIC LODGE AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER
Beth Stelling
Christina P.
Jeff Ross
Leslie Liao
TBD
Ali Macofsky
Dustin Nickerson
Isiah Kelly
London Hughes
ADDITIONAL VENUES WITH SHOWS TO BE ANNOUNCED INCLUDE:
THE EGYPTIAN
HOTEL CAFE
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER
LAUGH FACTORY
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV
THE COMEDY STORE
MIRACLE THEATER
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