When was the last time you had a good laugh? Make sure you get your ample dose of laughter and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with our guide to the best comedy shows in Houston!
Whether you’re a local or just visiting and you find yourself searching for “comedy show Houston,” “Comedy club Houston,” or “comedy shows in Houston this weekend,” then be sure to check out Comedy shows Houston venues for a night of non-stop hilarity!
Grab your friends, order a drink, and get ready for some comedic gold. From improv, stand-up, open mic and more, we’ve got you covered with a list of the Top Comedy Clubs Houston area!
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Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Houston
With a decent amount of local talent, comedy Houston deserves more stages to feature homegrown comics. Thankfully, Rudz has stepped forward to devote one night a week to nurturing newcomers and showcasing seasoned vets…you can check out a rotating cast of characters, for free you’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a more fun way to spend a Monday night. Especially if your next Monday night involves going to a funeral. Trust us, that’ll be way funnier.
Where: Rudyard’s Pub, 2010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77006
Operating Hours: Every Monday | 8:00 pm
Punchline Mondays – Comedy Open Mic
Punchline Mondays are the BEST weekly stand-up comedy open mic you’ll find in the city of Houston and it’s EVERY MONDAY at Axelrad Beer Garden! Comedy Nights are hosted by Jeff Joe!
Where: Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004
Operating Hours: Every Monday | 8:00 pm
PASS THE MIC: Comedy Open Mic
The Secret Group’s newest open mic is every Tuesday following their popular weekly Trash Flavored Trash Houston comedy show at 10:30 pm. This open mic is FREE! No host, just comics passing the mic one after the next. Sign-up starts at the bar at 11:30 pm!
Where: Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004
Operating Hours: Every Tuesday | Signup & Doors 11:30 pm | Show 12:00 am
3rd Tuesdays Comedy Party at Dean’s Downtown
Join the fun at Dean’s Downtown on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for good sips, good vibes, good tunes, and good laughs. Happy Hour Until 8 pm!
Where: Dean’s Downtown,316 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Operating Hours: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saint Bernard’s Pub Comedy Hour
Come out and laugh every 2nd Wednesday at Saint Bernard’s Pub! Your hosts Netra Netra Netra, and Tressa Eleby (seen on OWN, Ready to Love) will host an amazing comedy show in Houston with a lineup of some of the best comics in Houston. 5-minute time slots are available for comedians during the open mic portion of the show.
Where: 3907 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
Operating Hours: Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month | Houston Comedy Showcase 8:00 pm | Open Mic 9:00 pm
$2 Bill Two Dollar Comedy Show
An evening of comedy, beer, and tequila featuring some of Houston’s best comedians! The show is only $2, all money goes to comics.
Where: The Secret Group, 2101 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
Operating Hours: Every Wednesday | 8:00 pm
Survival of the Fittest Comedy Open Mic
Gastro pub in the Washington Heights area with rotating Texas draft brews and casual eats filled with street art, comedy nights, and other events.
Where: Darwin’s Pub, 33 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Operating Hours: Every Wednesday | 8:00 pm
The Eado Comedy Show
Side-splitting, family-friendly comedy improv show where teams battle for audience laughs.
Where: ComedySportz Houston, 2201 Preston St, Houston, TX 77003
Operating Hours: Every Friday and Saturday | 8:00 pm
Live Improv & Sketch Comedy Shows Houston TX
Well-known BYOB venue for Houston improv comedy club, entertainment & classes in an intimate, no-frills space.
Where: Station Theater, 2219 Crockett St C2, Houston, TX 77007
Operating Hours: Friday and Saturday nights | 8:00 pm and 9:30 pm
The Riot presents Jamie Lissow
Come party at The Riot with tasty food and a full bar, free parking, and for some great comedy in Houston from visiting headliner Jamie Lissow! The ticket starts at $20.
Where: Rudyard’s Pub, 2010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77006
Operating Houston: Friday 7:00 pm
Komedy Brunch Sunday
Komedy Lounge is a new Comedy Club in Houston TX located on the North side of the city, featuring some of the best local and national Comedians. They have a fantastic menu and an outstanding bar.
Where: Komedy Lounge, 5060 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77069
Operating Hours: Every Sunday | 11:30 am – 02:00 pm | Doors 11:00 am
Do you know of any other Houston comedy shows or have a favorite Houston comedy club that’s not on our list? Then share them with us in the comment section!
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This is a solid list! Thank you for providing such a great resource!
There is a second Dark Matter show on Saturdays at Station at 9:30pm. We are launching a competitive improv show called Battle Station on Sundays in March with $5 admission.
There is also Futile Society improv at The Secret Group on Thursdays.
Note: Station Theater is almost exclusively improv & sketch comedy. CSz Houston is almost exclusively improv. We get a lot of calls asking about open mic or stand up shows at our venues but that’s not our focus.
Thank you for including us!