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Ithaca Laughs 2026

Discover The Next Icons Of Stand-Up Comedy

Ithaca Laughs 2026

Dates: May 28–30, 2026
Location: Downtown Ithaca, NY

Be part of Ithaca Laughs 2026—a three-day celebration of stand-up comedy happening alongside the Ithaca Festival. Seven shows. Packed audiences. Real laughs. This is your chance to perform and connect with Upstate New York’s comedy community.

Registration Fee: $35
Female Comedians: $10 off with code MFCIthacaLaughs26 (limited quantity available)

What to Expect

  • One 7-minute performance slot per comedian

  • Seven shows over three days

  • Opportunities to meet Upstate NY promoters and producers

  • Professional photo and video coverage

  • A fun, supportive environment for comics at all levels

How to Register

  1. Complete the registration form below.

  2. Submit your $35 registration fee.

  3. You’ll receive a confirmation email with show details and schedule updates.

Accessibility
We welcome all performers. If you have accessibility needs, please share them in the form so we can accommodate you.

Questions?

Text: 607.319.2723
Follow updates: #ComedyHOF #IthacaLaughs2026

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Ithaca Laughs 2026 Lineup

We will be updating the lineup as more comedians come on board for the festival! 

Jake

Quanbeck

Jake Quanbeck is a joke scientist. He carefully crafted his skills across the years, living in Portland, Chicago, and New York. His animated, sketch comedy series The Funny Flower Hour has earned numerous awards in both podcasting and film. His comedy is a mad concoction of insight and irreverence, engineered to make you laugh.

Ruthy

Ferrera

Ruthy Ferrera is the latest newcomer Winner of the renowned Nationwide Ladies of Laughter contest. She was first comic to open the new Copacabana in NYC, and performs all over the country.

Tom

DeCillis

Tom DeCillis is a Long Island-based stand-up comedian who can be seen performing at Comedy Clubs and Festivals across the country and was a finalist in the 2018 and 2019 Great Long Island Laugh-Off. Tom delivers a blend of comedy focused on his experiences with an Invisible Disability and out-of-the-box observations, commanding the stage with his friendly, likable personality.

David

stickle

David is a stand up comedian and podcaster from Rhinebeck NY. He’s performed in New York and Boston as well as various venues and clubs.

AJ

Ellis

• Paid regular, Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ) • SELECTED PERFORMER, ITHACA LAUGHS 2025 (Ithaca, NY) • Selected Performer, 2025 DNS Fest Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY) • Selected Performer, 2025 Meadowlands Comedy Festival (Carlstadt, NJ) • Selected Performer, 2025 Drunk N Stoned Comedy Festival (Ocean City, MD) • Winner, 2024 6th Borough Comedy Competition (Jersey City, NJ) • Finalist, 2024 Dojo of Comedy Kumite Competition (Morris Plains, NJ)

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Ithaca Laughs 2026 Comedian Registration

Dates: May 28–30, 2026
Location: Downtown Ithaca, NY

Be part of Ithaca Laughs 2026—a three-day celebration of stand-up comedy happening alongside the Ithaca Festival. Seven shows. Packed audiences. Real laughs. This is your chance to perform and connect with Upstate New York’s comedy community.

Registration Fee: $35
Women Comedians: $10 off with code MFCIthacaLaughs26 (limited quantity available)

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What to Expect

  • One 7-minute performance slot per comedian

  • Seven shows over three days

  • Opportunities to meet Upstate NY promoters and producers

  • Professional photo and video coverage

  • A fun, supportive environment for comics at all levels

How to Register

  1. Complete the registration form below.

  2. Submit your $35 registration fee.

  3. You’ll receive a confirmation email with show details and schedule updates.

Accessibility

We welcome all performers. If you have accessibility needs, please share them in the form so we can accommodate you.

Questions?
Text: 607.319.2723
Follow updates: #ComedyHOF #IthacaLaughs2026

Ithaca Laughs 2026 Lineup

We will be updating the lineup as more comedians join the festival.

Jake

Quanbeck

Ruthy

Ferrera

Tom

DeCillis

David

stickle

AJ

Ellis

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