Stand-up in the city
The best New York comedy shows
Stand-up on Greenwich Village's comedy row, Times Square clubs, a comedy history walk and a show with mini-golf: here is what to book, with honest advice on drink minimums and fees, whether a cheap ticket is worth it and late changes to the line-up.
See our 6 picks
The best New York comedy shows are in the small clubs of Greenwich Village. Tickets start from €6 on GetYourGuide. Most clubs add a two-drink or two-item minimum on top. The Comedy Cellar sells its own seats; our cards are for clubs you can book on GetYourGuide.
All six picks have free cancellation. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 6 picks for comedy in New York
Four are club shows, one is a daytime history walk and one is a new walking tour of two clubs.
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from €6 per person Our top pick 1 h 30 min 4.0 (52) reviews on GetYourGuide
Greenwich Village Comedy Club
A stand-up show on MacDougal Street, with several comics in one night. A host shows you to your seat. You must buy 2 drinks during the show.
Best for A low-cost night in the Village
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from €21 per person 1 h 30 min 4.4 (31) reviews on GetYourGuide
Comedy Village Times Square
A stand-up show on W 44th St, in Midtown, with a changing line-up of comics. Food and drinks are not included.
Best for A show near the Broadway theatres
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from €21 per person 1 h 30 min 4.6 (30) reviews on GetYourGuide
Stand-up comedy with mini-golf
A comedy show at the High Line Comedy Club on W 14th St, with a free round of mini-golf and rooftop access. Only for ages 21 and up.
Best for Groups of friends
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from €27 per person 75 minutes 4.8 (21) reviews on GetYourGuide
History of stand-up comedy walk
A 75-minute walk in the Village to the clubs where famous comics got their start. It includes free entry to one or more comedy shows later (ages 21 and up).
Best for Daytime, and comedy fans who want the story
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from €12 per person 2 hours 5.0 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Rodney's Comedy Club VIP show
A 2-hour stand-up show on the Upper East Side, with top comics and surprise guests. Not for children under 16.
Best for Visitors staying on the Upper East Side
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from €22 per person 3 hours New, no reviews yet
Midtown comedy tour, 2 venues or more
New on GetYourGuide: no reviews yet. A 3-hour afternoon with two live stand-up shows and a guided walk between clubs in the Theater District.
Best for Visitors who want to see more than one club
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New York comedy shows compared
| Show | From | Duration | Food and drinks | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Village Comedy Club | €6 per person | 1 h 30 min | 2 drinks a person required (they need not be alcohol) | A low-cost night in the Village | The lowest ticket price here; rated 4.0 from 52 reviews. |
| Comedy Village Times Square | €21 per person | 1 h 30 min | Not included | A show near the Broadway theatres | An easy pick in Midtown, with 4.4 from 31 reviews. |
| Stand-up comedy with mini-golf | €21 per person | 1 h 30 min | Not included | Groups of friends | More than a show, with 4.6 from 30 reviews. |
| History of stand-up comedy walk | €27 per person | 75 minutes | Walk only; tips extra | Daytime, and comedy fans who want the story | A walk and a show in one, with 4.8 from 21 reviews. |
| Rodney's Comedy Club VIP show | €12 per person | 2 hours | Not stated | Visitors staying on the Upper East Side | A club away from the crowds, but few reviews so far (5.0 from 4). |
| Midtown comedy tour, 2 venues or more | €22 per person | 3 hours | Not included | Visitors who want to see more than one club | Two shows in one outing, but new, with no reviews yet. |
€6 per person1 h 30 min 4.0 (52)
Details
- Food and drinks
- 2 drinks a person required (they need not be alcohol)
- Who it suits
- A low-cost night in the Village
- Why we picked it
- The lowest ticket price here; rated 4.0 from 52 reviews.
€21 per person1 h 30 min 4.4 (31)
Details
- Food and drinks
- Not included
- Who it suits
- A show near the Broadway theatres
- Why we picked it
- An easy pick in Midtown, with 4.4 from 31 reviews.
Stand-up comedy with mini-golf
€21 per person1 h 30 min 4.6 (30)
Details
- Food and drinks
- Not included
- Who it suits
- Groups of friends
- Why we picked it
- More than a show, with 4.6 from 30 reviews.
History of stand-up comedy walk
€27 per person75 minutes 4.8 (21)
Details
- Food and drinks
- Walk only; tips extra
- Who it suits
- Daytime, and comedy fans who want the story
- Why we picked it
- A walk and a show in one, with 4.8 from 21 reviews.
€12 per person2 hours 5.0 (4)
Details
- Food and drinks
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Visitors staying on the Upper East Side
- Why we picked it
- A club away from the crowds, but few reviews so far (5.0 from 4).
Midtown comedy tour, 2 venues or more
€22 per person3 hoursNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Food and drinks
- Not included
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want to see more than one club
- Why we picked it
- Two shows in one outing, but new, with no reviews yet.
- Group size is stated for 3 shows only: Comedy Village Times Square, up to 4; History of stand-up comedy walk, up to 20; Midtown comedy tour, 2 venues or more, up to 25.
- None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Stand-up comedy shows in New York
Stand-up comedy shows in New York run every night in small clubs. Greenwich Village has its own comedy row, on and around MacDougal Street.
A night at a club is short, about 1.5 to 2 hours. That makes it easy to pair with tickets for Hamilton on Broadway or another show.
A cheap ticket is not the whole price. Most clubs add a drink minimum, so count that in when you compare.
Comedy show tickets: what you pay at the door
At the Comedy Cellar, the cover depends on the day. You also pay a two-item minimum for each person.
| Day | Comedy Cellar cover (official site) |
|---|---|
| Friday and Saturday | $25 |
| Sunday | $18 |
| Monday to Wednesday | $15 (New Joke Night $10, Hot Soup Comedy $20) |
| Thursday | $18 |
| Holidays and special events | $25 |
A comedy show tonight: what you can still book
For a comedy show tonight, book one of our cards or check the live list further down. It shows the club shows with seats left.
Club shows start in the evening and run late. Line-ups change, so book the club, not one comic.
For more late plans, read our guide to NYC at night.
Looking for more to do after the show? See our guide to NYC at night.
The Comedy Cellar: rooms, times and standby
The Comedy Cellar runs three rooms in Greenwich Village. They are the original room on MacDougal Street, the Village Underground and the Fat Black Pussycat.
It sells its own seats, so you book on its own site. Shows are phone-free: your phone and smart watch go into a locked pouch you keep.
| Day | MacDougal St shows | Village Underground shows |
|---|---|---|
| Fri–Sat | 6:45, 8:45, 10:45 PM, 12:30 AM | 6, 8, 10, 11:55 PM |
| Sun | 1:30, 7, 9, 11 PM | 6, 8, 10 PM |
| Mon–Wed | 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 PM | 8, 10 PM |
| Thu | 6:45, 8:45, 10:45 PM | 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 PM |
No reservation? Join the standby list. It opens 1 hour before at MacDougal, and 2 hours before at the other two rooms. Seats are not guaranteed.
Drink minimums and age rules
Most New York comedy clubs have a drink minimum and an age limit. Check both before you book.
| Club | Age | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Comedy Cellar | 21+ (18–20 only with a parent, by email request) | Two items a person: food, drink or water |
| Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W 23rd St | 18+ | 2 drinks a person |
| Greenwich Village Comedy Club (our card) | Not for under 16 | 2 drinks a person; alcohol not required |
| High Line Comedy Club (our card) | 21+ | Food and drinks extra |
| Rodney's Comedy Club (our card) | Not for under 16 | Not stated |
Other clubs you can book direct
Gotham Comedy Club, in Chelsea, checks your photo ID and the card you paid with. Its tickets are non-refundable. Arrive 30 minutes before the show.
New York Comedy Club has three rooms: 241 East 24th Street, 85 East 4th Street and 236 W 78th Street.
Booking tips for comedy shows
Line-ups change
Clubs use a changing line-up of comics. Book for the club and the time, not for one name.
Count the minimum
Add two drinks or two items a person to the ticket price. Water and soft drinks count at the Comedy Cellar.
Bring a photo ID
Many clubs are 18+ or 21+. Gotham checks ID at the door, and the Comedy Cellar is 21+.
Arrive early
Gotham asks you to arrive 30 minutes before the show. At hosted clubs, a host shows you to your seat.
Comedy shows in New York: questions and answers
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