About this Event
🎤 FEATURED FESTIVAL PERFORMERS:
This is THE FINAL round of our national comedy contest. We have reduced over 400 submissions down to the final4 comedians! Come support and vote on your favorite comedians to win $2500 first prize, $500 second, $100 third
🎉 THE RIOT COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026
The Riot Comedy Festival returns April 1–4, 2026 for four days of standup, podcasts, special events, parties, and the national comedy contest, all centered in the Montrose area. Shows will take place at The Riot Comedy Club at Rudyards and The Gordy Theatre, with more venues being added.
This is Houston’s biggest comedy weekend of the year and the best way to see dozens of incredible comedians, including Shawn Gardini and many more.
🎟️ Festival passes are on sale now.
If you’re planning to see multiple shows, the pass is the move.
👉 Get passes and full festival info at:
RiotComedyFestival.com or TheRiotHTX.com
THE fun thing to do in Houston! A fun date, a night out with friends, or just to get out and meet new people. Our standup comedy club features comedy shows with the funniest comedians you've seen on Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, at the Comedy Store and Comedy Cellar. We serve tasty food, draught beer, wine, and cocktails in an intimate and casual setting.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Riot Comedy Club upstairs at Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh Drive, Houston, United States
USD 15.89 to USD 101.97
