Planning report for 2 November 2026 to 8 November 2026. Data compiled on 2 November 2026. Figures are the estimates saved with this report. Check Stream for the latest figures. First published on the website on 6 November 2026. Currency correction: the saved export contained USD estimates with local currency labels. Amounts here are shown in US dollars (USD), with the original numerical precision; no exchange conversion has been applied.
New York Comedy Festival & LN Present: Dave Chappelle Karmageddon plays Madison Square Garden on Fri 6 Nov and Sat 7 Nov. It has the highest Demand Intent Score of any event in New York this week (68).
Event spotlight · New York
New York Comedy Festival & LN Present at Madison Square Garden: New York's highest-demand event this week
Week commencing Monday 2 November 2026
- expected attendance
- 37,000
- total revenue opportunity
- US$12.3m
- visitors from outside the city
- 17,550
- expected on public transport
- 92%
Model estimates compiled on 2 November 2026.
Why this event leads the week
The Demand Intent Score weighs how much people want to go as well as how many will go. It is also the biggest crowd of the week.
Where the money goes
| Revenue line | Fri 6 Nov | Sat 7 Nov | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket sales | US$3.6m | US$4.2m | US$7.8m |
| Hotels and accommodation | US$1.4m | US$1.3m | US$2.8m |
| Food and drink | US$599k | US$633k | US$1.2m |
| Transport | US$171k | US$171k | US$342k |
| Activities | US$86k | US$82k | US$168k |
| Total | US$5.9m | US$6.4m | US$12.3m |
What it means for your business
Hotels
We expect 17,550 attendees from outside the city, which is US$2.8m of accommodation demand. Hotels near Madison Square Garden and on the main routes in can hold rate on the event nights and offer late checkout.
Bars and restaurants
With a 19:30 start, pre-event trade near the venue peaks in the two hours before. With US$1.2m of food and drink spend, venues nearby should staff for a full rush.
Transport
We expect 34,200 attendees to travel by public transport. Operators and nearby businesses should plan for a sharp exit peak when the event ends.
Also big in New York this week
| Date | Event | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets (NBA), Madison Square Garden, 19:30 | 19,800 | US$5.8m |
| Sat 7 Nov | BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' IN NORTH AMERICA, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, 20:30 | 5,000 | US$1.2m |
| Wed 4 Nov | New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls (NBA), Madison Square Garden, 19:30 | 19,800 | US$5.2m |
| Thu 5 Nov | New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), Madison Square Garden, 19:00 | 18,000 | US$5.1m |
| Mon 2 Nov | WWE - Raw (Pro Wrestling), Barclays Center, 19:30 | 17,000 | US$3.1m |
Start times can move, for example for TV broadcast. Check the organiser's confirmed times before you finalise rotas.