South Asian Comedy Festivals in America: A Complete Guide (2026)
From the Bay Area to New York City, South Asian comedy festivals in America are no longer a niche event — they’re a movement. Here’s the complete guide to every major festival in 2026.
From the Bay Area to New York City, South Asian comedy festivals in America are no longer a niche event — they’re a movement. Here’s the complete guide to every major festival in 2026.
So you want to do stand-up comedy in New York City as a South Asian performer. Here’s the honest guide — open mics, monthly shows, how to submit to festivals, and what the NYC desi comedy circuit actually looks like.
From Apu to Aparna Nancherla — how South Asian stand-up comedy went from the margins to the main stage, and why New York City is writing the next chapter.