Sam Tallent (K*ll Tony, JRE, Comedy Central) Headlines Riot Comedy Festival

Thu Apr 03 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

The Gordy | Houston

Brian Gendron and Haris Sayani
Publisher/HostBrian Gendron and Haris Sayani
Sam Tallent (K*ll Tony, JRE, Comedy Central) Headlines Riot Comedy Festival
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Come see Sam Talent, known from K*ll Tony, JRE, and Comedy Central, headline the Riot Comedy Festival in Houston!
About this Event

If you’re a comedy fan, seeing Sam Tallent live is a must. Hailed as “the absurd voice of a surreal generation” by The Denver Post, Sam delivers a high-energy, one-of-a-kind performance that keeps audiences laughing long after the show ends.

Sam isn’t just a comedian—he’s a storyteller, a novelist, and the co-host of the wildly popular Chubby Behemoth Podcast. You’ve heard him as a regular panelist on K*ll Tony and seen him on The Joe Rogan Experience not once, but twice. Now’s your chance to catch him live and experience the magic that has made him a standout voice in comedy.

For the last decade, he has performed more than 45 weekends per year in North America, Asia, Australia and Europe. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com and he’s told jokes on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND. His acclaimed debut novel, Running the Light, heralded as the definitive book on standup comedy, is soon to be a major motion picture (Doug Stanhope: “the best fictional representation of comedy in any medium ever,” Marc Maron: “a beautiful rendering of a dark reality”). His novella, ATTABOY, was published as an Audible Original. His latest comedy special, The Toad’s Morale debuted on Youtube.


About the Riot Comedy Festival:

Houston, it’s time to laugh like never before! The Riot Comedy Festival returns for its third year from April 3rd–6th, 2025, and Montrose is the place to be for four days of top-tier comedy, exciting events, and unforgettable experiences.

Founded by award-winning comedian and entrepreneur Brian Gendron, this annual festival has become a highlight of Houston’s entertainment calendar, featuring over 30 comedy shows including stand-up from famous headliners, live podcasts, improv, music, and a national comedy contest.

Two Amazing Venues Shows will take place at The Riot Comedy Club (above Rudyards) and The Gordy Theatre (Stages), a short walk or a quick ride on the Riot Festival Cool Bus between locations.

Exclusive Events: Enjoy VIP parties and the first-ever Riot BBQ Cookoff Competition on Saturday, April 5th, featuring special guest Meat Dave on the lawn of The Gordy Theatre.

A Unique Comedy Experience: With intimate venues and a focus on connecting comedians and fans, this festival offers a personal, up-close way to enjoy live comedy.

Grab your weekend passes now and join us for a laughter-filled adventure that will leave you smiling long after the shows are over. Don’t wait—secure your spot today!




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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.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Gordy, 800 Rosine Street, Houston, United States

Tickets

USD 31.84 to USD 172.78

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