Coming back to Catskill, NY! October 16 - 19, 2026!
Coming back to Catskill, NY! October 16 - 19, 2026!
Three laugh-packed days of comedy events for all ages!
Free and ticketed events held in multiple venues throughout the Village of Catskill.
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S LINEUP BELOW
2026 lineup to be announced in September
Performances by legends and soon to be legends from film, TV, radio, and stage! Our curated lineup of national, regional, and local acts brings laughs to all members of our community.
WHO
Stand-up, improv, alt comedy, panels, open mic, art shows, Vaudeville, comedy short films, and youth workshops. Shows for all ages, as well as free events!
WHAT
The festival takes place in multiple venues: The Avalon Lounge, Community Theater, Bridge Street Theater, and other spots throughout downtown Catskill, NY.
WHERE
The Catskills Comedy Festival is a non-profit organization! Proceeds from our festival go to providing free, year-round workshops, classes, and events for our local youth.
WHY
Commemorating in style.
Bob Staake, friend of The Catskills Comedy Festival (and award-winning cartoonist and illustrator), has created this one-of-a-kind commemorative poster in recognition of this inaugural event.
Prints (both signed and not) will be available for sale at various merch tables over the course of the festival weekend. Be on the lookout and snag one for yourself (or any comedy lover in your life).
The Catskills Comedy Festival is a not-for-profit organization. Your tax deductible donation enables us to create free comedy workshops and programming for our local youth.
Donations also fund our talent while building a robust festival infrastructure—allowing us to bring great all-inclusive entertainment, workshops, and family programming to Catskill for years to come.