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Get Ready To Laugh: Long Island Comedy Festival Hits The Suffolk on Thanksgiving Eve

authorStaff Writer on Nov 11, 2025

The Long Island Comedy Festival returns to The Suffolk on Thanksgiving Eve to kick off the holiday season with a night of laughs on Wednesday, November 26, at 8 p.m.

Now in its 19th season, the Long Island Comedy Festival brings together four of New York’s funniest comedians in one night, hosted by Long Island’s own Paul Anthony. The lineup includes Maria Walsh, known as “America’s Naughtiest Mommy” and a Las Vegas headliner; John Santo, a master impressionist performing at Mohegan Sun; Rob Falcone, a national headliner who has appeared on Showtime and HBO; and Chris Monty, a national headliner featured on Drybar Comedy, performing in Atlantic City and the Catskills.

Tickets are $49 at thesuffolk.org. The Suffolk is located at 118 East Main Street, Riverhead.

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