Hire a Comedian in New York

The Comedian Company specializes in providing comedians of all styles for events of all kinds – from college to corporate. The Comedian Company is one of the largest comedian booking companies in the United States. 

Whether you want a corporate comedian, a clean comedian, a Christian comedian, a night club rated comedian, or someone in the middle, we will help you hire the right comedian. We’ll even email you sample videos to choose from before you book.

Book a Comedian in New York with The Comedian Company

There is so much to do and see in New York. From all the attractions in NYC to the beauty of upstate New York. You can also see Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Jim Gaffigan when their tours come through New York.

Are you interested in seeing the next up-and-coming stand-up comedy show in New York, or perhaps hiring a comedian similar to Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, or Wanda Sykes for your next event? Hire and book a comedian with The Comedian Company!

Let The Comedian Company help you hire and book the best comics in the nation. We have been in business for over 20 years.

As one of the nation’s largest comedian booking agencies, we have every kind of comedian that you can think of. We have corporate comedians for hire for any business networking event or corporate retreat.

The Comedian Company offers a large selection of comedians in New York. We have booked local comedians for events in Hempstead, Brookhaven, Islip, Oyster Bay, Buffalo, North Hempstead, Babylon, Rochester, and Huntington, NY. These events range from a university show in upstate New York to a private party in Rochester.

We hire comedians to send all over New York. Our comedians will bring on the laughs so you can sit back and enjoy.

We do the heavy lifting of finding and booking a comedian that is right for your big night. Why waste time trying to find a comedian yourself? We have the connections and variety to hire a comedian for any private or corporate event.

Where Can I Catch a Live Stand-up Comedy Show in Upstate New York?

You can catch great comedy shows at the following locations in New York:

• The Comedy Works: is located in Saratoga Springs, NY. It is said to be upstate NY’s longest-running comedy club, with food and drinks available. 
• Funny Bone in Syracuse: hosts many celebrity comedians and local talent each week.  
• Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo: offers comedy shows weekly with open mics on select Wednesday nights.
• Laugh in Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie: is located inside Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse, offering a variety of comedy sets on Friday and Saturday nights.
• St. Mark’s Comedy Club: is located in the East Village. It features many upstate New York stand-up comedians in a speakeasy-style setting.

Local Open Mics in New York

• Pure Chaos Comedy: has an open mic comedy show at Rose’s R&R Bar every Tuesday.
• NY Comedy Club: hosts open mics at various locations in NY on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Pete’s Candy Store: features an open mic every Saturday and Sunday.
• The Tiny Cupboard: hosts many open mics during the week with a small, intimate atmosphere.
• Eastville Comedy Club: hosts open mic comedy every night of the week!
• The Underground Open Mic: hosts an open mic every Monday at Bar Freda in Queens.
• Lizard Lounge: Hosts an open mic comedy show every Thursday in Long Island, NY.

Comedians From New York

Many great comedians are from New York, including the late George Carlin and Gilbert Gottfried. Let’s look at some of the top comedians born in the Big Apple.  The following comedic geniuses are from New York:

• Pete Davidson
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Damon Wayans
• Jordan Peele
• Adam Ferrara
• Kate McKinnon
• Carlos Alazraqui
• James Murray
• Sal Vulcano
• Amy Schumer
• Anthony Rodia
• Iliza Shlesinger
• Brian Quinn

Comedians Touring in New York in 2026

Here is a list of some of the big comedy acts you can catch touring in NY in 2026.

The following are performing in New York this year:

• Joe Deuce
• Kelly Collette
• Jim Gaffigan
• Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
• Nate Bargatze
• Sebastian Maniscalco
• Adam Ray
• Shane Gillis
• Nimesh Patel
• Leanne Morgan
• Tracy Morgan
• Gabriel Iglesias
• Ben Schwartz
• Tiffany Haddish
• Margaret Cho
• Patton Oswalt

Why Choose the Comedian Company to Hire Comedians in NY?

Book a comedian in New York with The Comedian Company and experience:

• Service from the nation’s largest comedian booking company.
• We have clean comedians for all budgets. Call or email to get a quote.
• We narrow down the best clean comedians for your event, making booking stress-free.
• True ease of comedian selection; we’ll send video clips of your favorites.
• Comedians for every location – Big or small. Near or far away.
• Exceptional customer service to ensure 100% satisfaction.
• Hire a virtual comedian to perform online or in person. We can do both.

Ready To Hire a Comedian in New York?

Contact us today with the details of your event, and we will send you video clips of performers in our network who we think would be a great fit. You can choose your favorite (with the help of our knowledgeable staff).

To hire a corporate comedian for your next event, fill out the form on this page, call our office at (586) 218-8745, or email info@comediancompany.com. You choose the rating; we’ll help you hire the talent that matches. We have comedians for every budget in every city!

Recent Review: “We hired a clean comedian for my husband’s birthday party in a restaurant. The comedian (Jay) was so funny and kept it clean. which is important to us. While we are not prudes we don’t enjoy humor that relies on dirty words. The Comedian Company picked an amazing comedian for us, and everyone commented on how funny the performance was. Two thumbs up!! – Aurora – Indianapolis, IN

FAQ

What will I pay for a local NY comedian?

The cost to book a local NY comedian can range from $150 to $75,000 or more. Newcomers and open mic guys will cost less because they are solely looking for gigs and experience. But celebrity comedians and social media star headliners will command higher costs. Because of this wide range, though, you can always find a great comedian in your budget, especially with The Comedian Company.

Can I see samples of the NY comedian before I book with The Comedian Company?

Absolutely. We pride ourselves on giving our clients complete control when choosing the best comedian for their event. We will provide samples so you can watch videos until you find the one that best matches your audience.

What happens if the comedian can’t show or backs out at the last minute?

The Comedian Company is always ready to cover any hiccups that happen and will send you a backup comedian at our cost, similar to the one you originally hired. We will handle all logistics so you don’t have to worry about any behind-the-scenes issues or no-shows.

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