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November 2026
7 events- NOV07New York Comedy Festival: Character Select Comedy6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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The venue
About The Stand
The Stand is a premier comedy club and restaurant located in the heart of New York City, offering an intimate downstairs showroom, a bright upstairs dining area, and dynamic event spaces. With a mix of regular stand‑up performances, special pop‑ups, and themed shows, The Stand is a go‑to destination for a memorable night out in Manhattan.
Whether you’re stopping in for a bite before a show or joining us for a full evening of laughs, we’ve got you covered with approachable, straightforward ticketing and clear information to help you plan. Think of us as your friendly connection for securing seats at a top NYC comedy venue.
Venue details, seating layouts, and nearby accommodations are provided to help you plan your visit with ease. The Stand offers a downstairs Main Showroom (theater seating configurations vary by setup), an upstairs Restaurant Area, and Private Dining/Stage 2 space for more intimate performances or private events. For transportation, Union Square’s transit access is a short stroll away, with multiple subway lines and bus routes nearby. Parking options include garages along East 16th Street, such as the long-standing 110 E 16th St garage, plus additional nearby lots as listed by parking platforms. Nearby hotels like W New York – Union Square and Walker Hotel Greenwich Village offer convenient stays for out-of-town guests.
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Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: comedy club + restaurant.
- Addresses: 116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003 (official site); 239 Third Ave, New York, NY 10003 (other listings).
- Main Showroom (downstairs) seating capacity reported as 80 seats in some sources and up to ~130 seats in others depending on setup.
- Restaurant Area (upstairs) seating: about 60 seats; standing/overflow in the area around 75; Bar area standing around 100.
- Private Dining/Stage 2 capacity: about 70 seated.
- Parking nearby: garages around East 16th Street; examples include the 110 E 16th St garage (~275 spaces) and other nearby lots (per ParkMe/Way/SpotHero listings).
- Transit: The Stand is about 2 blocks from Union Square Station with access to the N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6 lines; M14A/DSBs bus service also available.
- Nearby hotels: W New York – Union Square (201 Park Ave S); Walker Hotel Greenwich Village (52 W 13th St).
- Notable events: The Stand hosts regular The Stand Presents shows and has run pop-ups and partnerships (e.g., Hotel Chantelle pop-up; Bonnie McFarlane lineup), per official show pages.