Tokyo International Comedy Festival
The Tokyo International Comedy Festival is returning for an eleven-day celebration of stand-up comedy.
As Japan’s sole Western-style stand-up comedy festival, the 2025 event will feature more than 50 shows across eight different locations.
The festival will showcase a mix of Japanese and international talent performing a wide variety of comedy formats.
This includes everything from individual solo acts and improvisation to competitive roast battles and live podcast tapings.
The event kicks off on September 11th with a headline performance by renowned American-Lebanese comedian Sammy Obeid at the Mame Romantic venue in Daikanyama.
A key feature of the opening weekend is Roastfest 2025, which runs from September 12th to the 14th.
This segment will pit international comics against top local performers in what is billed as Asia’s largest-ever Roast Battle.
Additionally, a special live taping of the show “Your Hood’s a Joke” hosted by Danish Anwar is scheduled for Sunday, September 14th.
Following the opening weekend, the festival continues with numerous other shows held at the Tokyo Comedy Bar and other satellite locations.
Event Details
- Dates
- Thursday, September 11th – Sunday, September 21st, 2025
- Schedule Highlights
- Thursday, Sep 11
- Headline performance by international comedian Sammy Obeid in Daikanyama.
- Friday, Sep 12 – Sunday, Sep 14
- Roastfest 2025, a multi-day roast battle event.
- Sunday, Sep 14
- A live taping of the show “Your Hood’s a Joke”.
- Thursday, Sep 11
- Locations
- The festival’s primary venue is the Tokyo Comedy Bar in Shibuya.
- Additional performances will be held at satellite venues including locations in Daikanyama, Nakameguro, Azabujuban, and Yokohama.
- Admission
- Tickets are required for all performances, with several purchasing options available.
- Festival Pass
- A pass is available for ¥5,000, which includes entry to one show and allows access to any other show for just ¥500.
- Regular Tickets
- Individual show tickets range from ¥2,500 to ¥3,000.
- Festival Bundle
- A bundle including a festival pass and merchandise is available for ¥7,000.
- Please Note
- For the complete schedule of all 50+ shows, please refer to the official festival website.
Directions & Travel Information
- By Train (to Main Hub: Tokyo Comedy Bar)
- The festival’s main hub can be reached via a short walk from Shibuya Station.
- Shibuya Station
- This major hub is served by multiple lines including the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hanzomon Lines, and the Keio Inokashira Line.
- The venue is a short distance from the station’s Hachiko exit.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Sep 11 2025 - Sep 21 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | FREE |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Tokyo Comedy Bar |
|---|---|
| map Area | Tokyo Shibuya |
| category CATEGORY |
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