Three Nights. One Historic Festival.

One stage. Every voice. Every accent. Every story.

The premier desi comedy festival in New York City. South Asian stand-up comedy October 2026 — brown comedy shows across Manhattan featuring comedians from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

The NYC South Asian Comedy Festival is produced by Laughing Lassi, New York City’s leading South Asian comedy show. For four consecutive years, Laughing Lassi has sold out its monthly shows, building a loyal audience and becoming a home for South Asian stand-up comedy in New York. Over the years, we have featured more than 200 comedians from New York, across the United States, and around the world. Every comedian who performs at the festival is selected through a multi-judge review process that evaluates submissions based on the quality of their material and performance. The final lineup brings together acclaimed headliners, rising stars, and standout new voices who have been making audiences laugh across New York and the U.S. comedy scene.

The festival celebrates the full diversity of South Asia by featuring comedians from different countries, cultures, languages, and comedic styles. From clean to edgy, every show offers a unique experience. Held in the heart of New York City across multiple venues over several days, the festival also includes after-parties every night, with an opening night celebration featuring a live DJ and dance party. We keep ticket prices as affordable as possible so more people can experience the festival while ensuring comedians are fairly compensated. This is our stage, our stories, and our community. When you join us, you’ll feel right at home.