NYC South Asian Comedy Festival - Roast Battle

NYC's biggest South Asian comedy night just got bigger — combining world-class stand-up comedy with a high-energy dance party all in one unforgettable evening. This Opening Night experience features a curated lineup of breakout South Asian comedians followed by a nightclub-style after-party with two live DJs spinning Bollywood, hip-hop, and Desi club anthems.

Highlights

• Host Ali Mehedi (CBC Canada, New York Comedy Festival) with headliner Gauri B (international touring comedian & viral stand-up creator) plus comedians Ayanna Dookie (HBO, 2 Dope Queens), Bhavik Patel, Shounak Vale (Forbes Top 12 AAPI Comics), Shenuque Tissera (HBO Max), Maryam Prinzi, and Vik Pandya (Billboard Top 10 comedy album artist)
• Two-part event: Stand-up comedy showcase (7:30 PM–9:00 PM) followed by South Asian dance party at Loft 23 (9:30 PM–1:00 AM) with Bollywood, Punjabi, Afrobeats, and hip-hop
• Step & repeat photo wall for red carpet moments before the show or on the dance floor
• Early bird pricing available; tickets limited and prices increase as inventory depletes
• 21+ event; doors open at 8:30 PM; paid parking available

This is Night One of three nights of the world's largest South Asian comedy festival. Refunds available up to 1 day before the event.