Asian Comedy Fest 2026

The Asian Comedy Fest is returning for its 7th year (!!!) in NYC from May 5-7th!
The festival takes over Asian-owned Sugar Mouse for three nights, featuring 70+ Asian and Pacific Islander performers across six curated shows spanning stand-up, improv, puppetry, and alt comedy. This year’s lineup includes Aaron Chen, Youngmi Mayer, Sureni Weerasekera, James Tom, Kathleen Kim, Mic Nguyen, Michael Cruz Kayne, Adam Mamawala, and Asian AF, along with mix of emerging voices.
ACF has become a key platform for AAPI comedians at a moment when the scene continues to expand both in scale and visibility. Nearly 200 performers submitted this year, with almost half of the lineup new to the festival.
All proceeds from the festival will support Immigration Social Services (ISS), a longtime Chinatown and Lower East Side nonprofit serving immigrant families for over 50 years.
About Our Charity Partner
For over 50 years, Immigration Social Services (ISS) has supported immigrant communities in Manhattan’s Chinatown and Lower East Side through programs that empower families, uplift youth, and connect generations. Proceeds from this year’s festival will directly support ISS in continuing its vital, community-driven work.