Allentown Comedy Festival Returns for Year Two!
Last year, we set out to put Allentown on the comedy map.
Now we’re building something even bigger.
The Allentown Comedy Festival returns February 19-21, 2027, for three days of stand-up, showcases, open mics, special events, and more throughout Allentown.
Our inaugural festival welcomed hundreds of guests, 60+ comedian submissions, and performers representing nearly 10 states. Rooms filled across the city with local favorites, regional standouts, and nationally recognized talent. Comedians traveled to Allentown from across the East Coast, audiences discovered new performers and new spaces, and before the weekend was even over, people were already asking about Year Two.
And the response this year has already exceeded our expectations.
More than 180 comedians have submitted for ACF ’27, representing 14+ states and counting.
We’re just getting started.
Comedian Submissions Are OPEN!
We’re looking for comedians ready to be part of the next chapter of the Allentown Comedy Festival. Whether you’re from the Lehigh Valley or traveling in from across the country, we want to see what you’ve got. Throw your name in the mix for ACF ’27.
CURRENT SUBMISSION RATE - $30
$30 submissions are available through November 30, 2026.
The final submission rate will increase to $40 beginning December 1.
All comedian submissions close December 31, 2026.
How to Submit
1. Pay the submission fee.
Current submission fee: $30 through November 30.
2. Complete the official ACF ’27 submission form.
Tell us about yourself, your comedy, where you’re coming from, and anything else we should know.
3. Show us what you’ve got.
The submission form will ask for a link to a recent performance clip. YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, or another publicly accessible video link is fine. Please make sure your video can be viewed without requesting access.
Both payment and a completed submission form are required for your submission to be considered.
Submitting does not guarantee placement in the festival. Selected comedians will be contacted with additional details after the submission period.
February 19-21, 2027
More comedians.
More venues.
More shows.
More opportunities.
More ways to experience comedy in Allentown.
We’re building on everything that made Year One special while creating an even stronger experience for the comedians who perform, the guests who fill the rooms, and the city that hosts it.
Welcome back to the Allentown Comedy Festival™.
Year Two is going to be something special.