Laughs and chortles will be heard at the PJ Comedy Fest 2026, an inaugural five-day multi-language comedy festival presented by DeStage in collaboration with Kam Productions. Taking place from 29 July to 2 August 2026 at the DeStage theatre in the Square, Jaya One, the festival will feature 29 comedians and 11 young performers across nine productions, bringing together some of Malaysia’s most celebrated comedy talents and rising stars.
As the first major showcase under DeStage’s stewardship, PJ Comedy Fest is more than just a festival—it is a celebration of the venue’s rich creative legacy and the beginning of a bold new chapter for live entertainment in Petaling Jaya.
Designed as a celebration of Malaysia’s diverse comedy scene, PJ Comedy Fest 2026 will feature performances in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil, reflecting the country’s multicultural voices and storytelling traditions.
Audiences can look forward to a broad spectrum of performances, from stand-up comedy and improv to storytelling showcases, interactive productions and theatrical experiences, all presented across DeStage’s Studio and Main Theatre Hall performance spaces.
Among the festival’s headline attractions is the highly anticipated Comedy Gala, bringing together some of Malaysia’s most recognised comedy talents including Joanne Kam, Kavin Jay, Shamaine Othman, Andrew Netto, Rizal Van Geyzel, Farid Azmeir, K-Shao, Jasmine Rajah, Brian Tan, Prakash Daniel, Keren Bala Devan and the acclaimed Pinball Monkeys improv troupe.
Beyond established names, the festival also provides a platform for emerging performers and young talents, creating opportunities for audiences to discover the next generation of Malaysian comedy.
The festival will conclude with a family-friendly production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by EM Drama, ensuring audiences of all ages can be part of the celebration.
More than just a festival, PJ Comedy Fest represents a significant milestone for Malaysia’s growing comedy ecosystem, bringing together performers, producers and audiences through a shared appreciation of live entertainment and creative expression.
It gets even better. As part of its support for PJ Comedy Fest 2026, Rockafellers will also offer an exclusive 15% discount on à la carte food items to PJ Comedy Fest ticket holders throughout the festival period, giving audiences even more reasons to extend their entertainment experience beyond the stage.
Good laughs and good food are key to a good night. More details can be found here.
