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Dave Chappelle argues that media coverage of his trans jokes strips away nuance, insisting stand‑up relies on cultural dialogue and a built‑in margin of error; he shared these thoughts on the IMO podcast with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, and is headlining Netflix Is a Joke Fest shows at the Hollywood Palladium amid ongoing backlash to his past jokes.
Netflix’s comedy chiefs defend booking Louis C.K. for a new Netflix special at the Netflix Is a Joke Fest amid backlash over his 2017 misconduct, while previewing the festival’s star-studded lineup, the futures of shows like I Think You Should Leave, and Netflix’s broader stand-up strategy and world-wide expansion (as Hulu remains a competitive pressure).
Netflix Is a Joke Fest returns in 2026 with roughly 350 live events across Los Angeles from May 4–10, led by Kevin Hart hosting Funny AF, John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl, Seth Rogen at the Greek Theatre, Feid and Marcello Hernández’s Spanish-language show, and a Flight of the Conchords reunion, plus a slate of live podcasts, reunions, and special events at venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Comedy Store, Greek Theatre and Intuit Dome; tickets go on sale January 23, with more shows to be announced as the lineup expands.
Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 announced its first wave of shows for May 4-10 in Los Angeles across 35 venues with 350+ events, including Night of Too Many Stars for autism charity, Kevin Hart-hosted Funny AF taped episodes, headlining sets from Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney and Katt Williams, Feid & Marcello Hernández at the Hollywood Bowl, a Lizzo-hosted night, a Pee-wee Herman tribute, a Flight of the Conchords reunion, and multiple live podcasts; tickets go on sale January 23 at 10 a.m. PT.