2026 Aspen Laugh Festival: Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson—Emmy-nominated writer, NAACP Award-winner, and Comedy Central’s most-watched comedian—has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in stand-up today. A correspondent on The Daily Show, Josh previously spent six years writing for the show and earlier made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He headlines theaters, clubs, and festivals across the globe and has earned industry honors including “Comic to Watch,” JFL “New Face,” “New York’s Funniest,” Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” and The New York Times’ 2025 breakout star of comedy. His hour-long special #(Hashtag) and his inventive comedy–music mixtape Elusive highlight his sharp, original comedic style.