Netflix is ready to welcome fans to its biennial comedy extravaganza, Netflix is a Joke. The live event that brings world-class humor to one place has returned bigger and better, with almost 400 live shows, including stand-up sets, special tapings, and unique variety events planned for the summer festival. Since its debut in 2022, the event has gained more and more prominence as a premier destination to watch comedy legends and rising stars all performing together in the same place.

To be a part of this crazy, fun experience, the knowledge of logistics, like date, time, and venue, is the first important thing needed.

The highly anticipated Netflix Is a Joke Fest is set to continue for seven days straight, starting on May 4 and ending on May 10, 2026. As the comedy community takes over iconic venues in Los Angeles, attendees can anticipate a flurry of action. There are a total of 46 locations confirmed for the week-long fest. They are:

Avalon Hollywood

DOLBY THEATRE

Dynasty Typewriter

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood Improv - Main Room

Hollywood Improv - The Lab

Hollywood Palladium

Intuit Dome

Kia Forum

Largo At The Coronet

Laugh Factory

Pacific Electric

Palace Theatre

Saban Theatre

The Belasco

The Comedy Store - Belly Room

The Comedy Store - Main Room

The Comedy Store - Original Room

The Crow

The Egyptian Theatre

The Elysian Theater

The Elysian Theater - Skunk Room

The Ford

The Greek Theatre

The Hotel Cafe Main Stage

The Hotel Cafe Second Stage

The Ice House California Room

The Ice House Legendary Room

The Lyric Hyperion Theater

The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

The Montalbán Theatre

The Nest At The Crow

The Orpheum Theatre

The Peppermint Club

The Regent Theater

The Rose Bowl

The Three Clubs

The United Theater On Broadway

The Upstairs Comedy Club

The Wiltern

Troubadour

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Westside Comedy Theater

Wilshire Ebell Theatre

YouTube Theater

The timings for each day vary in terms of the opening of the event. While the fest is supposed to end at 12 am every day, the show starts at different times on different days. The exact timings for each day are as follows:

May 4: 6 pm - 12 am

May 5: 7 pm - 12 am

May 6: 6 pm - 12 am

May 7: 7 pm - 12 am

May 8: 5 pm - 12 am

May 9: 7 am - 12 am

May 10: 5 pm - 12 am

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Now that dates, timings, and venues are out of the way, the next important thing to know is how to watch the event live.

One way to watch Netflix is a Joke 2026 live is to get a ticket to the event, which went on sale on January 23, 2026. But if one missed the opportunity to buy the ticket, they can still watch the performances live. Netflix users can be able to stream select live, recorded, or exclusive stand-up specials on the platform and its official YouTube channel.

Netflix is a Joke 2026 is a unique opportunity for fans to witness several of their favorite comedians and their art live in a span of just a week. The roster for this year looks absolutely bonkers, riddled with a plethora of well-known names from the comedy scene. With all the details about the event out now, there should be no problem in experiencing the madness of the festival to its fullest.

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Which performances are you most excited about this year? Do let us know.