Netflix is ready to bring the laughter back with the return of its comedy festival “Netflix Is a Joke Fest.” Scheduled from May 2 to May 12, 2024, the festival boasts an impressive lineup of over 300 live events spread across 35 venues in Los Angeles. After its successful debut in 2022, the festival is set to be even more significant this year, showcasing the best in comedy.
Produced in collaboration with Live Nation, the festival will feature some of the biggest names in the industry. The Hollywood Bowl will host eight nights of comedy extravaganzas, including the likes of Kevin Hart, and Trevor Noah, among others. Notably, the Bowl will also host special events such as “Chris Rock’s Table Reads.”
Meanwhile, The Forum will be the venue for the much-anticipated “G.R.O.A.T. – The Greatest Roast of All Time,” centered around NFL legend Tom Brady and hosted by Jeff Ross. Other iconic locations like The Greek Theatre, The Palladium, The Wiltern, The Dolby, and The Orpheum Theatre will also house performances by celebrated comedians, including Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, and many more.
The festival is not confined to these iconic venues alone. The extensive lineup spans across various theaters, including The Dolby, The Montalban, and many more. From Katt Williams’ “The Dark Matter Tour,” Chris Redd at the Bourbon Room, and Nicole Byer at Troubadour each show promises a unique and uproarious experience.
Tickets for “Netflix Is a Joke” go on sale starting at 10 a.m. PT on December 15, and the lineup is expected to grow even more with additional venues yet to be announced.
Check out the full list below.
HOLLYWOOD BOWL – 8 nights
Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Sebastian Maniscalco: Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Bill Burr
John Mulaney
Seth Rogen Smokes The Bowl: 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:
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 Tom Brady roasted by Jeff Ross, alongside other celebrities.
Tom Segura
Bert Kreischer
HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM
Chris Rock’s Table Reads
Dodgers Comedy Night hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Presented by Dodgers Catcher Will Smith
Mike Epps
THE GREEK THEATRE
Big Mouth Live at The Greek: Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas and more
Jon Stewart and Friends
Shane Gillis
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Live!
THE WILTERN
Ali Wong Live (four shows over three nights, shows on 5/4 will be recorded for Netflix)
Sheng Wang
THE DOLBY
Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour
Ronny Chieng Live
Daniel Tosh Live
THE MONTALBAN
Gods of Comedy with David Letterman
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.
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
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?
Naomi Ekperigin
Joe Mande
THE ELYSIAN THEATER
Nori Reed
Natalie Palamides
Guy Branum
Nico Carney
MASONIC LODGE AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER
Beth Stelling
Christina P.
Jeff Ross
The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
ADDITIONAL VENUES WITH SHOWS TO BE ANNOUNCED INCLUDE:
The Egyptian , Hotel Cafe, Westside Comedy Theater, Laugh Factory, Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store