Question 1

What is the NYC South Asian Comedy Festival?

Accepted Answer

The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is a multi-night stand-up comedy festival celebrating South Asian voices in New York City. Featuring desi comedians from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, it is one of the largest South Asian comedy events in the United States. The festival runs October 16–18, 2026 across five unique shows at Broadway Comedy Club and Top Secret Comedy Club in Manhattan. Produced by Laughing Lassi.

Question 2

Where is the South Asian comedy festival in New York?

Accepted Answer

The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival takes place at two venues in New York City: Broadway Comedy Club (318 W 53rd St, Manhattan) on Friday October 16 and Saturday October 17, 2026, and Top Secret Comedy Club on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Question 3

When is the desi comedy festival in NYC 2026?

Accepted Answer

The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival 2026 runs October 16–18, 2026. There are five shows across three nights: Friday Oct 16, Saturday Oct 17 (two shows), and Sunday Oct 18 (two shows).

Question 4

Who produces the South Asian comedy festival in New York City?

Accepted Answer

The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is produced by Laughing Lassi, New York City's leading South Asian stand-up comedy platform, founded by comedian and producer Ali Mehedi. Laughing Lassi has run a monthly South Asian comedy show at Broadway Comedy Club with a consecutive sell-out record.

Question 5

What desi comedy shows are included in the festival?

Accepted Answer

The festival includes five distinct shows: Best of NYC (opening night), Brown Unhinged (raw, unfiltered comedy), Roast Battle (India vs Pakistan vs Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka), The Halal Show (clean, family-friendly), and Desi Women Takeover (all-women South Asian lineup). Together they represent the full spectrum of South Asian and desi comedy.

Question 6

Is there a South Asian comedy show in New York every year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Laughing Lassi has produced monthly South Asian comedy shows in New York City. The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is the flagship annual festival event, bringing together the finest South Asian, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan comedians for a multi-night celebration of desi stand-up comedy.

NYC South Asian Comedy Festival

Five Unforgettable Shows

Best of NYC | After Party with DJ TBA

Brown Unhinged

Roast Battle

Family Friendly Comedy Show

Desi Women Takeover

The Lineup

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