Featured Event
Catskills Comedy Festival
Fun For the Hills
Each fall, the Catskills Comedy Festival brings world-class talent and local laughter together in the heart of the Great Northern Catskills. Founded in 2024, the nonprofit festival celebrates comedy in all its forms, from stand-up and improv to short films and workshops. Proceeds directly support free youth comedy programs, giving local kids a chance to build confidence and creativity on stage.
2026 Festival Dates:
October 16th-18th - Stay tuned for 2026 show info!
2025 Festival Highlights
Multiple venues in the Village of Catskill, NY
Following a sold-out debut in 2024, the 2025 festival returned bigger than ever, with 18 shows across four unique venues, including the newly renovated Community Theatre in Catskill, plus Bridge Street Theatre, The Avalon Lounge, Joust Juice Bar & Café, and Chemistry Wine Bar.
2025’s headliner was comedy legend Colin Quinn, joined by Eddie Brill (The Late Show with David Letterman), Dave Hill (comedian, author, musician), Erin Jackson (Netflix’s They Ready), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s Ask Me Another), and even a showcase from acclaimed New Yorker Cartoonists.
Festival-goers can enjoy both ticketed and free programming such as:
- Comedy Short Film Festival
- Open Mic Night for all ages
- All-Ages Vaudeville Show
- Kid’s free comedy workshop & performance
- Comedy wine pairing, improv, panel discussions, and late-night alt comedy
As festival co-founders Robbie Chafitz and Stephan Bradicich note, “Our mission is simple: bring world-class comedy to the Catskills and make it accessible to everyone”.
Tickets and passes are available at TCCFEST.org.
(photo credit: Joann Arruda Photography)
