Belly Laughs Comedy And Food Festival

BELLY LAUGHS: THE FIRST EVER COMEDY AND FOOD FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN CULTURE IN LOS ANGELES

COMES TO L.A. LIVE JULY 12-13, 2025

HEADLINERS INCLUDE HASAN MINHAJ, KUMAIL NANJIANI, MARGARET CHO, ZARNA GARG, JOEL KIM BOOSTER, NIMESH PATEL, SHERRY COLA, HARI KONDABOLU, ASIF ALI, AND JONNIE PARK (DUMBFOUNDEAD)

MORE THAN 30 COMEDIANS OVER THE TWO-DAY WEEKEND INCLUDING SURPRISE GUESTS

MAMA’s NIGHTMARKET CURATES MORE THAN 20 OF LA’s FAVORITE ASIAN RESTAURANTS

SPONSOR 99 RANCH DROPPING EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE AT THE FESTIVAL FOR THE FIRST TIME

PARTNERS INCLUDE CAPE (COALITION OF ASIAN PACIFICS IN ENTERTAINMENT), NEDERLANDER CONCERTS, L.A. LIVE, AND GOLDHOUSE 

For more information and to sign up for alerts, please visit bellylaughsfestival.com

 

Get ready for Belly Laughs Comedy and Food Festival, the groundbreaking comedy and food festival that celebrates Asian American culture like never before! Set to take place July 12 and 13, at L.A. Live, this two-day extravaganza showcases an exciting blend of cutting-edge comedy and delicious Asian cuisine, featuring more than 30 top-tier comedians across the Asian diaspora, including comedy legends Hasan Minhaj, Kumail Nanjiani, Margaret Cho, Zarna Garg, Joel Kim Booster, Nimesh Patel, Sherry Cola, Hari Kondabolu, Asif Ali, Jonnie Park (Dumbfoundead), and surprise guests to be announced. Additional artists include Andrea Jin, Jason Cheny, Irene Tu, Dylan Adler, Joe Wong, Sabrina Wu, Jenny Yang, Aaron Chen, and more! Full lineup below.

Sharing the spotlight with the hilariously funny comedians, MAMA’s NIGHTMARKET will curate a mouthwatering selection of food, highlighting over 20 of the best Asian restaurants from around Los Angeles including Chef Tuệ Nguyễn & Điđi, Bobapop, Feng Mao, Guzzu Bento-Ya, Holy Basil, and more! Alongside the delicious food, MAMA’s NIGHTMARKET offers live entertainment, cultural programming, and interactive experiences that allow guests to immerse themselves in Asian culture through the MAMA Stage, including live cooking demonstrations and surprise performances. MAMA’s mission of connecting communities through diverse, vibrant flavors takes center stage, offering platforms for underrepresented restaurants and communities to showcase their culinary talents while blending the joy of food with the energy of live entertainment.

Belly Laughs features three stages at the iconic L.A. Live campus providing a dynamic comedy experience with something for everyone – from insightful commentary to irreverent humor all complemented by delicious food from the local Asian American community.

“The Belly Laughs Festival is an exciting extension of CAPE's work championing people, stories, and culture," said Michelle K. Sugihara, Executive Director, CAPE. “We’re honored to be a part of such an incredible celebration to highlight these talented comedians and restaurants.”

“We’ve always dreamed of growing MAMA’s NIGHTMARKET, but this takes it beyond anything we could have imagined – bringing communities together with incredible flavors, comedians, and cultural moments,” said Jared Jue, Founder, MAMA.

"I think we could all use a laugh right now,” said Bing Chen, CEO & Co-Founder, GoldHouse. “We're so honored to partner on the Belly Laughs Festival with so many friends and artistic heroes to further propel the modern comedic Renaissance that so many Asian Pacific leaders have led."

A major highlight for this inaugural event is the partnership with 99 Ranch Market, marking the first time the renowned Asian grocery chain will offer exclusive 99 Ranch branded merchandise for purchase, adding a unique touch to the festival.

Additionally, the Belly Laughs Comedy and Food Festival will offer inspired signature drinks from Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses with historic ties across Asia, and Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey founded by Cambodian-born refugee, Steven Yeng.

Whether you’re there for the comedy, the food or the cultural celebration, Belly Laughs promises an unforgettable weekend.

ARTIST LINEUP:

Hasan Minhaj

Kumail Nanjiani

Margaret Cho

Zarna Garg

Joel Kim Booster

Nimesh Patel

Sherry Cola

Hari Kondabolu

Asif Ali

Jonnie Park (Dumbfoundead)

+Surprise guests to be announced

Andrea Jin

Jason Cheny

Irene Tu

Dylan Adler

Joe Wong

Kiran Deol

Jenny Yang

Helen Hong

Aparna Nancherla

Sabrina Wu

James Tom

Tien Tran

Fumi Abe

Robin Tran

Ismael Loutfi

Aaron Chen

Nori Reed

Tatyana Guchi

D’Lo

Paul Ogata

Yudhi Sharma

 

RESTAURANT LINEUP:

Chef Tuệ Nguyễn & Điđi 

Bobapop

Feng Mao

Good Alley

Guzzu Bento-Ya

Hermanos Empanadas

Holy Basil

Kanomwaan Thai Gelato

Kolkata Chai Co

Mayura

Riviera Seafood Club

Tenkatori

Yum Sະlut

More to be announced

 

Belly Laughs Comedy and Food Festival gives special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support:

99 Ranch Market

Martell Cognac

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

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