{"product_id":"call-for-stand-up-comics-jersey-city-comedy-festival-2026","title":"Stand-Up Comics: Jersey City Comedy Festival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2026 JERSEY CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL STAND UP COMPETITION NOW OPEN!\u003cbr\u003eJersey City Comedy Festival Dates June 9–13, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIRECTIONS FOR HOW TO SUBMIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your video link + application below for the opportunity to be selected for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou must be available JUNE 11, 12*, 13*, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ. [*If you are coming in from out of the region, please be available JUNE 12 \u0026amp; 13 - although we encourage you to see the other showcases to connect and network with other comics]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUBMISSION DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComics must submit an entire single set with a minimum of 5 minutes. The recording must be unedited, starting from the moment the comic walks on stage until the set is fully completed. Highlights, selected jokes, or “best-of” reels are not allowed. \u003cbr\u003eImportant: Submissions that don’t meet these requirements will be disqualified and fees are non-refundable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHOWCASE DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected comedians perform 4 minutes on June 11 or 12 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM) for industry judges and live audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo comics advance per showcase (1 Audience Pick + 1 Industry Pick) to perform 6 minutes in the Best of the Fest finale on Saturday, June 13 (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo winners, an Audience Pick and an Industry Pick, will be crowned Best of the Fest and receive $500 each in cash prizes plus performance spots at clubs!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW THIS YEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 wildcard comics will be selected to perform in the Best of the Fest finale on June 13.  [announced at the end of Fri June 12 showcase] \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll finalists receive a $100 stipend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll out-of-town comedians (flying in or driving 3+ hours) who do not advance to the finals receive a guest spot at The Laugh Tour Comedy Club on Saturday June 13.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAST YEAR’S PRIZES INCLUDED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Paid spots at The Laugh Tour Comedy Club (NJ)\u003cbr\u003e- Overall Industry Pick received a spot at West Side Comedy Club (NYC)\u003cbr\u003e- Overall Industry Pick and Audience Pick received $500 each, plus spots on:\u003cbr\u003e- Don’t Tell Comedy headliner showcase (NJ)\u003cbr\u003e- Manhattan Comedy School showcase\u003cbr\u003e- End of the Line @ QED Astoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAND UP COMEDY SUBMISSION DEADLINES + FEES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEC 15 - DEC 31, 2025 | Early Submission: $10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJAN 1 - JAN 31, 2026 | General Submission: $20\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFEB 1 - FEB 28, 2026| Late Submissions: $30\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMAR 1 - MAR 31, 2026 | Burn The Light: $40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJERSEY CITY COMICS*\u003cbr\u003eDEC 16, 2025 - MAR 31, 2026 | $10 fee *with proof of Jersey City residency\u003cbr\u003e[if you live in NJ but NOT in the city of Jersey City, you are NOT eligible]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jerseycitycomedyfestival.com\/submissions\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1910\/9719\/files\/Shopify_Button_template_1_e1e8b3e1-2751-48ed-8bf2-a7d0bfda4c51_2048x2048.png?v=1771535394\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260434687251055\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art House Productions, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43575836082212,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1910\/9719\/files\/EVENT_IMAGES_2026_-_IG_1080X1440_16.png?v=1771535990","url":"https:\/\/www.arthouseproductions.org\/products\/call-for-stand-up-comics-jersey-city-comedy-festival-2026","provider":"Art House Productions, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}