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2023 Jersey City Comedy Festival
June 7, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 – $45
We’re excited to have you join us for the 2023 Jersey City Comedy Festival!
48 comics hailing from 12 states and Canada will battle it out in 5 stand-up showcases. Two finalists (Audience Pick & Industry Pick) will win $500 each and comedy club spots.
Audiences will be able to vote for their favorite comedian at each stand up showcase. Follow your favorites from start to finish and help take them to the next step in their comedy careers!
Don’t miss headliners Chris Gethard, Rex Navarrete, and Marina Franklin.
There are additional improv and sketch performances to see as well.
Schedule:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
@ ART HOUSE
7:30PM EST | REX NAVARRETE
9:00PM EST | CHRIS GETHARD
@THE LAUGH TOUR COMEDY CLUB AT DORRIAN’S
Enjoy a meal while you watch comedy – FULL MENU
6:30PM EST | STAND UP SHOWCASE 1
8:30PM EST | STAND UP SHOWCASE 2
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
@ ART HOUSE
7:30PM EST | SKETCH COMEDY
9:00PM EST | CHARACTERS/IMPROV COMEDY
@THE LAUGH TOUR COMEDY CLUB AT DORRIAN’S
Enjoy a meal while you watch comedy – FULL MENU
6:30PM EST | STAND UP SHOWCASE 3
8:30PM EST | STAND UP SHOWCASE 4
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
@ ART HOUSE
7:30PM EST | STAND UP SHOWCASE 5
9:00PM EST | AFTER PARTY
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
@ ART HOUSE
8:00PM EST | BEST OF FEST + HEADLINER MARINA FRANKLIN
Please note:
There are different events happening at different venues. Here’s how you should navigate this ticket page:
1) Select the show you would like to see from the schedule below.
2) Once you have the date/time of that show, click on the corresponding date on the calendar to the right.
3) Purchase tickets for that show.
4) Make sure you remember the location of the show you’re attending. See venue locations below for reference.
Venue locations:
Art House Productions – 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City NJ 07302
Dorrian’s Red Hand* – 555 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310 – *2 Item Minimum + 20% gratuity
Please note that you must be 21+ to attend this festival.
There is an additional $5 charge if you buy at the door.
There is a $3 Service Fee to support Box Office Staff
We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. This event will sell out.
Parking Options:
Street parking where available.
Public Transportation:
Transitapp.com
Accessibility Info:
All venues are fully accessible. To request ASL interpreters, please email info@arthouseproductions.org at least 2 weeks before the event.
Thank you to our 2023 JCCF Sponsors.
Presenting Sponsor: Tito’s Vodka.
Additional sponsors: Dorrian’s Red Hand, The Laugh Tour Comedy Club @ Dorrian’s, Catch A Rising Star, and West Side Comedy Club.
No Refunds. All sales are Final.
For questions, please email info@arthouseproductions.org