Meadowlands Comedy Festival Will Be At Charlie's Corner April 21, Free Admission

SECAUCUS, NJ — The annual Meadowlands Comedy Festival, now in its 10th year, returns this April.

This year, the festival will include a night of "comedians doing karaoke" at Charlie's Corner on April 21, and it's free admission to that show.

The comedy festival will be held April 18–25, in locations throughout the Meadowlands (see schedule below).

"This year is incredibly special for us,” said Joe Loesner, who founded the festival. “For ten years, we’ve created a space where comedians and fans connect, share laughs, and make lasting memories. This anniversary festival is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way.”

The Meadowlands Comedy Festival started in Secaucus in 2015 and over the years, the festival has hosted acclaimed comedians such as Rich Vos, Angel Salizar, Maddy Smith, Vic Dibitetto, Anthony Rodia and Lauren Compton, while continuing to spotlight emerging talent.

2026 festival dates and locations:

Saturday, April 18 – Opening Night Location: The world famous Copacabana, 625 West 51st Street, New York, NY

Doors open: 7 p.m. | Showtime: 8 p.m. Host: Sam Bloomstone Featuring: Jimmy Medina, Liza Acevedo, Klia Ververdis, Dannielle Slaughter Special Guest: Big D Demetrius Hullum

Music by: Los Amigo De Felix

Tickets: $20 21 & Over | Entry to After Party Included

Sunday, April 19 Location: Upstairs at Redd’s, 317 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ

Seating: 3 p.m. | Showtime: 4 p.m. Host: Andrew Lee

Featuring: Jimmy Medina, Magenta Rose Brown, Antonio Alvarez, Klia Ververdis, Dannielle Slaughter

Tickets: $25

Monday, April 20 – Outdoor Comedy Show Location: Fat Bastards and Son’s, 434 Route 46 West, South Hackensack, NJ (Secret Garden – moves inside if weather requires)

Seating: 7 PM | Showtime: 8 PM

Featuring: Jimmy Medina, Bill Sands, Carlos Sabers, MisterDirect, Kat Homes, Patrick Golden, others TBA

Tickets: $10

Tuesday, April 21 – Comedians Doing Karaoke Location: Charlie’s Corner, 1254 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJ

Free admission | 21 & Over

Comedians from the festival get to network, sing, and have fun. Every 25 minutes a bucket pull features quick 3-minute sets throughout the night. No reservations, no cover — just come and enjoy!

Wednesday, April 22 Location: Roosevelt Speakeasy, 356 Paterson Ave, East Rutherford, NJ

Seating: 7 PM | Showtime: 8 PM

Host: Hoboken Mary. Featuring: Raja Krishnan, Jimmy Medina, Peter Gilisman, Kat Holmes, Naked Eddie, Johnny Watson

Tickets: $20

Thursday, April 23 Location: Shawn’s Crazy Saloon, 350 Belleville Turnpike, North Arlington, NJ

Doors Open: 7 PM | Showtime: 8 PM

Host: Terry-Ann Zander Featuring: Vinny Scarpa, Gabi Merchen, Jimmy Medina, Mario Lucena, Janet Regensburg

Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 day of

Friday, April 24 – America’s Stand-Up Comedy Championship Location: Upstairs at Redd’s, 317 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ

Seating: 8 PM | Showtime: 9 PM

Host: Mario Lucena Featuring: Carlos Sabess, Big D Demetrius Hullum, Isaiah Blue, Gabi Merchen, Karan Mehra, Adam Shandler, Champion Joanne Ashe

Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 day of

Saturday, April 25 – Closing Night Location: Upstairs at Redd’s, 317 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ

Seating: 7 PM | Showtime: 8 PM

Host: Josh Dreeben Featuring: Ray Marisette, Craig McLaughlin, Brooklyn Anthony, Rafeal Gee (3-Time America’s Stand-Up Champion), others TBA

Tickets: $25

• Purchase tickets online using any major credit card at MeadowlandsComedyClub.com.
• Table reservations highly recommended for certain venues to ensure seating and entry: call (201) 893-9777.
• Food and drinks are available at all venues, no minimum required.
• Free on-site parking where noted.
• All tickets are non-refundable.

For the latest lineup, schedule updates, and behind-the-scenes content, follow the festival on Instagram @MeadowlandsComedyClub and facebook.com/joseph.loesner/posts/10235418033965443/