One Liner Madness

Founded in BROOKLYN in 2016, ONE LINER MADNESS IS A TIME OUT CRITICS' PICK TRAVELING COMEDY CONTEST THAT FINDS THE BEST JOKE WRITERS IN THE COUNTRY. On April Fools Day, 64 NYC comedians will go head-to-head in a bracket-style, single-elimination, 1-LINER JOKE CONTEST. Audience applause determines which performers advance & who ultimately becomes the 2026 CHAMP & winner of the trophy & cash prize. Like a March MADNESS TOURNAMENT OF JOKES BUT IN JUST UNDER 2 HOURS. Hosted/created/produced by comedian & game show writer Emily Winter (E!, The New Yorker, NPR), & Larry Mancini (the BROOKLYN Comedy Festival). Door Time-7:00pm (front bar opens @ 6:00pm). Show Time-8:00pm. 21 & over w/ valid, government-issued photo ID. General Admission standing & seating. Seating is 1st come 1st served & not guaranteed. Arrive early for best selection. If you have an accessibility request, please email thebellhouse@livenation.com prior. No outside food, drink permitted.