OUR EVENT
After a six-year hiatus, Dana Goldberg is reviving her signature live event – The Southwest FunnyFest – bringing a powerhouse lineup of LGBTQ+ comedians to Albuquerque for a one-night-only homecoming that blends comedy, community, and impact.
Join Dana and friends at Albuquerque’s historic KiMo Theatre on Friday, October 9, 2026. Tickets are on sale now and going FAST!
OUR LINEUP
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Dana Goldberg
ABC, Bravo, Out100, GLAAD Media Award Nominee
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Erin Foley
Comedy Central, Conan, Host of Herlights
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Jared Goldstein
Don’t Tell Comedy, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs
WITH MORE TO COME!
OUR SPONSORS
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TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors who support our event and community! This year’s event proceeds will help benefit Equality New Mexico and sponsors help maximize our collective impact.
Interested in joining as a sponsor? Click here or the button below to learn more.
NOTE: Sponsorships confirmed prior to August 7 will receive priority promotional placements and inclusion in ALL materials.
OUR IMPACT
Partial proceeds of this year’s Southwest FunnyFest will help benefit Equality New Mexico!
EQNM’s mission is to be a trusted partner, and to uplift the voices and leadership of our community in creating a reality of equity, full access, and sustainable wellness for LGBTQ New Mexicans. They believe that every LGBTQ New Mexican is a vital community member in our Land of Enchantment, that we are more than just our LGBTQ identities, and that the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ New Mexicans is crucial to creating a stronger, more balanced world. This belief compels us to challenge structural and individual barriers that limit our self-determination and ability to thrive.
Learn more and support Equality New Mexico today!
OUR FOUNDER
DANA GOLDBERG: As seen on ABC, TBS, and Last Comic Standing, Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have earned her loyal fans across the world.
In addition to headlining theaters and festivals, Dana has performed at and emceed hundreds of high-profile events, sharing the national stage with luminaries like President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Kristin Chenoweth, Meryl Streep, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John and countless others. Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Dana has raised over $70M for non-profits around the country in the fight for LGBTQ rights, women's health, and HIV/AIDS education and prevention...just to name a few. With over 150,000 followers, Dana was recently named to Curve Magazine’sPower List and GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love.
She is the co-host of the top-rated news podcast The Daily Beans (250,000 weekly downloads) and is currently developing her first TV pilot with Soto Productions (Tony Award winning Suffs The Musical and Laura Benanti’s Nobody Cares).