[TICF] King of Kanto Comedy Competition PRELIMS

👑 KING OF KANTO 👑

Only one comedian can take the crown.

Japan's funniest comics go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred stand-up comedy competition to decide who will be crowned King of Kanto.

Whether you're backing your favourite comedian or just here to watch the chaos unfold, every round raises the stakes.

One stage. One winner. One King of Kanto.

🎟 Runtime: Approximately 90-120 minutes
🍻 Drinks available before, during, and after the show.
🇬🇧 Performed entirely in English.

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
Thursday August 27th @ 21:00
Sunday September 13 @ 21:00
Monday September 14 @ 21:00
Thursday September 17 @ 21:00

SEMI-FINAL ROUNDS
Monday September 21st @ 21:00
Wednesday September 23rd @ 21:00

FINAL
Sunday September 27th @ 21:00

Welcome to the Baird TICF!. The largest Stand-Up Comedy Festival in East Asia

Check out festival shows and details:  https://www.tokyocomedybar.com/festival

The Tokyo International Comedy Festival (TICF) September 17-27, 2025 and will feature Japanese & International comedians. Approximately 70 shows across 6 venues such as Comedy Competitions, Roast Battles, Solo Shows, International headliners, and live podcast recordings.

The primary venues will be Tokyo Comedy Bar, the city’s only dedicated, standup comedy and  Mame Romantic (Haretara Sora ni Mame Maite) in Daikanyama with  additional satellite shows at Nakameguro TapRooms, The Lively Hotel,  the New Sanno Hotel, and the Tokyo American Club. 

The Festival is proud to welcome back Baird Brewing as its title sponsor.

Baird Tokyo International Comedy Festivalへようこそ！
東アジア最大級のスタンドアップコメディフェスティバル

フェスティバルの詳細・公演情報はこちら：https://www.tokyocomedybar.com/festival

Tokyo International Comedy Festival（TICF）は、2026年9月17日〜27日に開催。日本国内外から実力派コメディアンが集結し、約70公演を6会場で開催します。

コメディコンペティション、ローストバトル、ソロライブ、海外ヘッドライナー公演、ライブポッドキャスト収録など、多彩なプログラムをお楽しみいただけます。

今年もBaird Brewingがタイトルスポンサーとしてフェスティバルをサポートします。