Before the Show
Frequently asked questions
Tickets, timing, the minimum, groups and getting in the door. Still stuck? Email uescomedyclub@gmail.com.
Where's the entrance?
Enter through Bedford Falls at 206 E 67th St, between Second and Third Avenue. No marquee out front - walk through the bar, the comedy room is in the back. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
How early should you get there before the show?
Arrive 15-30 minutes early to check in, find your seat and grab a drink.
Is there a drink or food minimum?
Yes - one food or drink item per person. There is a full bar and food menu.
What's the age policy?
Shows are 21+ with a valid ID.
Is there a dress code?
No dress code. It is a comedy room in the back of a neighborhood bar.
How does seating work at your shows?
Seating depends on the show. Assigned seating is shown on the event page or in your ticket details. For general admission, arriving earlier gets you a better spot.
What's the refund and exchange policy?
Tickets are non-refundable, but we exchange them for another show up to 24 hours before showtime. Email uescomedyclub@gmail.com.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes - the room and restrooms are fully wheelchair accessible. Tell us ahead and we will reserve a spot that works.
Are bachelor and bachelorette parties welcome?
Yes. It is a 40-seat room, so email ahead for groups and we will seat everyone together.
How do I book tickets for a comedy show in NYC?
Book online through our ticket page. Every show is booked in advance through Eventbrite and your ticket reserves your seat. Shows run Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 206 E 67th Street, tickets $13 to $25 plus a one-item food or drink minimum. The room holds 40, so weekend shows sell out.
Can I film or take photos during the show?
No filming while comics are on stage - they are often working out new material. Photos before and after are welcome.
Where can I buy tickets for stand-up comedy shows in New York?
Tickets are sold through Eventbrite and linked from the Comedy Shows page. You can book any Thursday, Friday or Saturday show at Upper East Side Comedy Club, plus special runs like our New York Comedy Festival shows. Booking ahead is the only way to guarantee a seat in a 40-seat room.
Can I book a table for a group?
Yes. Seating is general admission, but groups are seated together - book all tickets in one order and email uescomedyclub@gmail.com with your date and group size and we will reserve a block.
Do you get surprise guests and drop-ins?
Regularly. Working comics use the room to test new material, so unannounced drop-ins are part of how the club runs - you may see a name from Netflix, The Tonight Show or Comedy Cellar working out a set. This is most concentrated during New York Comedy Festival week, when our show The Workout brings festival headliners in between theatre dates.
Where can I see surprise guest comedians in Manhattan?
At Upper East Side Comedy Club, 206 E 67th Street. It is a 40-seat room on the Upper East Side rather than a tourist-facing club, so comics treat it as a place to work, which means drop-ins and unannounced sets. Our New York Comedy Festival series, The Workout, runs 21 shows from November 6 to 15.
What are the best comedy clubs in Manhattan?
Manhattan's best-known clubs are Comedy Cellar, Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club and Upper East Side Comedy Club. They are not interchangeable. The midtown and Village rooms seat 150 to 300. Upper East Side Comedy Club is the small end - 40 seats, three nights a week, inside Bedford Falls NYC at 206 E 67th Street.
Where are the best places to watch stand-up comedy in New York City?
It depends what you want. For big touring headliners, the theatres and larger downtown clubs. For watching comics build material, small rooms are better. Upper East Side Comedy Club is a 40-seat room at 206 E 67th Street running Thursday to Saturday, with a full bar, food menu and no bad seats.
Is Upper East Side Comedy Club good for a night out?
Yes. A 40-seat room behind the bar at Bedford Falls with a full drinks and food menu, tickets $13 to $25, shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday with 8pm and 10pm sets on Friday and Saturday. Doors 30 minutes before showtime. 21+ with valid ID, and wheelchair accessible.
What kind of comedians perform at Upper East Side Comedy Club?
Working New York comics - the people you see on late night and in the city's other clubs - alongside rising acts. Recent line-ups have included Hoodo Hersi (Late Night with Seth Meyers), James Davis (Wild 'N Out), Elle Orlando (Comedy Cellar), James Mwaura (Just For Laughs), Shaunak Godkhindi and Bassam Shawl (Don't Tell Comedy), plus New York Comedy Festival comics. Every show is a mixed line-up with a host, and touring comics drop in unannounced to work out material.
Where can I find late-night comedy shows on the Upper East Side?
Comedy Killbox runs at 10pm on Friday and Saturday at Upper East Side Comedy Club, 206 E 67th Street, inside Bedford Falls NYC. It has its own line-up, separate from the 8pm show. Doors 30 minutes before, tickets through Eventbrite, 21+ with valid ID.
Where can I watch rising star comedians perform in NYC?
Small rooms are where you see comics before they break. Upper East Side Comedy Club is a 40-seat room at 206 E 67th Street running Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and every line-up mixes established New York comics with next-up acts. Tickets are $13 to $25 with a one food or drink item minimum.