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Netflix Comedy Fest Debuts LA Lineup with Hart, Mulaney

5/5/2026

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Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs in Los Angeles from May 4 to May 10, 2026 at the Comedy Store.
Shane Gillis roasts Kevin Hart while John Mulaney and Louis C.K. headline a Hollywood Bowl show.
Netflix stand-up chief Robbie Praw cites “The Pete Davidson Show” podcast success and confirms Theo Von is taping a Netflix special this year.
The festival shows sales of U.S. stand-ups and features Spanish acts Marcello Hernández and Feid.

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Netflix Is a Joke Fest runs in Los Angeles from May 4 to May 10, 2026 at the Comedy Store.
Shane Gillis roasts Kevin Hart while John Mulaney and Louis C.K. headline a Hollywood Bowl show.
Netflix stand-up chief Robbie Praw cites “The Pete Davidson Show” podcast success and confirms Theo Von is taping a Netflix special this year.
The festival shows sales of U.S. stand-ups and features Spanish acts Marcello Hernández and Feid.