Netflix is a Joke Fest is a biennial comedy festival produced by Netflix that takes place in Los Angeles, California.
[1] Having taken place in 2022[2] and 2024,[3] the festival hosts conventional standup shows, showcase shows, live podcast recordings, and table reads.
[4] In 2024, an outdoor event was added for weekends during the festival and featured a variety of performances including roast battles, drag shows, trivia shows, and musical performances in addition to conventional stand-up comedy with surprise lineups.
[5][6] At the 2022 festival, during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl, comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked by someone in attendance who had rushed the stage.
[8][9][10][11] In 2024, several major festival events, including The Roast of Tom Brady, John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA, and Katt Williams' latest special Woke Foke, were broadcast live for Netflix subscribers, making them accessible to viewers worldwide as they were performed in Los Angeles.