Tokyo International Comedy Festival
Tokyo International Comedy Festival (TICF) will take place from September 11th through 21st, 2025 and will feature both Japanese & International comedians with performances in English & Japanese.
The TICF will bring together local & international comedians.
Local talent meets international comedy heroes! Something for everyone! Grab a pass for best value!
English & 日本語 shows!
Stand-up comedy has come to Japan! Invite your Japanese friends to see some hilarious 日本語 comedy!
Show Highlights
The Tokyo International Comedy Festival is thrilled to present a special one-night-only performance: Sammy Obeid Live in Tokyo!
A favourite of fans and comedy insiders alike, Sammy Obeid is known for his razor-sharp wit, brainy humor, and a delivery that’s equal parts charming and thought-provoking. A former math major from UC Berkeley, Sammy turned down a job at Google to pursue stand-up — a decision that led to appearances on Conan, America’s Got Talent, and as host of the Netflix series 100 Humans.
He also made headlines for completing an epic 1,001-day streak of performing stand-up comedy — earning features in The New York Times and Time Magazine. His blend of cultural insight, clever wordplay, and personal storytelling has made him one of the most distinctive voices in comedy today.
This is a rare chance to catch Sammy live in an intimate Tokyo venue. Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast — secure yours now before they’re gone!
TICF
Festival Pass
The TICF Pass is the best way to enjoy the TICF Festival!
Purchase Your Pass: Go to the ticketing page of any TICF show and choose the TICF Pass option for ¥5000 to get your pass and entrance to your selected show.
Reserve Your Shows: The first show you reserve is included in the Festival Pass price. Then, each subsequent show reservation will be discounted!
Just choose the option of TICF pass when buying a ticket at the first show you wish to attend, and then pick-up you physical pass when you come to the bar!
Full Schedule
Partner Shows
Craft Beer & Comedy
Nakameguro Taproom
TICF is bringing comedy to Baird Beer's amazingly delicious Nakameguro Taproom! Price includes a pizza tabehodai, plus amazing comedy.
New Sanno Hotel
The New Sanno Hotel in Hiroo has been a long-term partner of Tokyo Comedy Bar, and are kicking off a quarterly comedy show!
Bashamichi Taproom in Yokohma
Baird Bashamichi Taproom in Yokohama is Japan's first authentic American-style smoked BBQ craft beer pub, offering a cozy, multi-level space with a Western-style ambiance.
Tokyo Comedy Bar will be bringing the laughs of the festival to Yokohama this year!
DecaBar Super in Shinjuku
DecaBar Super is a distinctive underground bar located in Shinjuku's Kabukichō district, renowned for hosting the avant-garde Tokyo Decadance fetish parties, offering an eclectic and vibrant nightlife experience.
It's a hot room in a hot part of town!
The Lively Hotel Azabujuban
DecaBar Super is a distinctive underground bar located in Shinjuku's Kabukichō district, renowned for hosting the avant-garde Tokyo Decadance fetish parties, offering an eclectic and vibrant nightlife experience.
It's a hot room in a hot part of town!