LAUGHING BUDDHA COMEDY FESTIVAL REGISTRATION
priority submission opens January 24th!
priority submission opens January 24th!
3rd Annual Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 - Friday, April 4th, 2025, across multiple comedy venues in NYC.
120 participants will be selected this year, more than ever before. (Selection will be based on diversity, inclusivity, contributions to our organization, and most of all funny!)
We’re giving away more than $5000 in prize money, including $3,000 to the winner and a year’s worth of spots.
You will have the opportunity to win $$$ in every round and be seen by numerous industry guests
in later rounds.
Priority submission (Tapes made at a Laughing Buddha Comedy event) opens on Friday, January 24th, and is discounted at $20.
Regular submission opens on Saturday, February 1st.
Eric Walsh (2024 Winner):
“Winning the Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival was a game-changer for me. The year of guaranteed spots has been invaluable for developing my material and growing as a performer. The festival itself was incredibly well-organized and gave me the opportunity to perform alongside some seriously talented comedians.
WINNERS OF THE
2024 FESTIVAL
1ST PLACE
ERIC WALSH
$2000
plus
Year’s worth of spots
2nd PLACE
CHRIS TOS
$300
plus
3 Guest Spots
3rd PLACE
BRENDAN SMITH
$200
plus
2 Guest Spots
4TH PLACE
TED BARTON
1 Guest Spot
plus
Pat on the back
WINNER OF THE
2023 FESTIVAL
1ST PLACE
MIKE FAVOR
$1000
plus
Year’s worth of spots
