Skankfest Is Coming to New Orleans—and It’s Going to Be Comedy Mardi Gras

Comedy’s most chaotic weekend is heading to the bayou. Skankfest, the cult comedy festival known for its anything-goes lineup and feral fan energy, is taking over Mardi Gras World in New Orleans from November 14–16, 2025. Picture 200+ comedians, six stages, and 144+ shows packed into one venue—plus roasts, tattoos, crowdwork shows, live podcasts, and enough wild cards to short-circuit polite society. Think Tim Dillon, Shane Gillis, Bobby Lee, Kevin Smith, Rosebud Baker, Doug Stanhope, and dozens more. It’s comedy meets Carnival, and tickets drop May 2nd at 1PM ET.

The fest’s trailer feels like a fever dream and a party invite all at once—watch it, then set a calendar reminder before this thing sells out. NOLA might never be the same.
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