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 performances, table reads, and more. View highlights from the lineup below.
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
- LARGO
- How Did This Get Made
- PANTAGES
- Leanne Morgan
- WILSHIRE EBELL
- Laura Ramoso
- Ryan Hamilton
- PALACE THEATRE
- Jared Freid
- Nate Jackson
- THE BELASCO
- Roy Wood Jr.
- Sibling Rivalry Podcast
- Earthquake
- TROUBADOUR
- Joel Kim Booster
- Lowkey Comedy
- Craig Robinson
- Nicole Byer
- Paul Virzi
- Moshe Kasher
- THE REGENT THEATER
- Catherine Cohen
- Mo Gilligan
- JR De Guzman
- Luenell
- BOURBON ROOM
- Chris Redd
- Jessimae Peluso
- Donnell Rawlings
- Sabrina Wu
- 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
- ADDITIONAL VENUES WITH SHOWS TO BE ANNOUNCED INCLUDE:
- THE EGYPTIAN
- HOTEL CAFE
- WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER
- LAUGH FACTORY
- HOLLYWOOD IMPROV
- THE COMEDY STORE
- MIRACLE THEATER
