Using the Power of Laughter to Build a Better NYC

NYLaughs is a unique 501(c)3 performing arts nonprofit dedicated to using stand-up comedy as a force for connection, joy, and community in the lives of New Yorkers. Through free performances in NYC’s iconic public spaces, we create shared moments that foster belonging, deepen appreciation for comedy, and celebrate it as a vital cultural asset woven into the city’s DNA.

Our mission is to elevate stand-up comedy as more than just entertainment—it’s an art form that reflects the spirit, diversity, and resilience of NYC. By producing accessible, inclusive, and free events in outdoor spaces, we remove barriers to engagement, spotlight voices from all walks of life, and help audiences rediscover the power of humor to unite us.

At NYLaughs, we’re building a city where laughter connects us, comedy inspires us, and neighbors become friends—all one joke, one show, and one laugh at a time.

A laughing New Yorker is a better New Yorker.