APRIL 3-6, 2025 HOUSTON, TEXAS
THE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD CELEBRATION OF COMEDY IS BACK!
The Riot Comedy Festival Returns in 2025 BIGGER & BETTER than ever. Our festival will be held in the Montrose District of Houston, TX April 3-6, 2025 at our two venues The Riot Comedy Club above Rudyards and The Gordy. We are bringing in a diverse lineup of famous comedians, and showcasing up-and-coming talent from Houston and from across the country to put on over 30 comedy shows & Podcasts. This year we are excited to announce that with the help of Houston BBQ Festival we are launching our first all-you-can-eat Riot BBQ Cook Off Competition on Saturday, April 5th on The Gordy lawn. Don’t wait to get your festival passes!
4 INDOOR STAGES
Intimate spaces ideal for comedy with full food and bar services all in the iconic Montrose District.
50+ PERFORMERS
Famous Headliners & Discover Up-and-Coming Talent: Standup, Podcasts, Music, Improv, & More!
BBQ COOKOFF
Hang with the Comedians at the all-you-can-eat BBQ event with Houston’s best cookers
BLIND PRESALE FESTIVAL PASSES ON SALE!
Be the first 100 people to purchase your passes before lineup announcements and save! Get the biggest discounts we will offer! It’s worth it… We promise!
Reserve your seats in advance to all 30+ shows. Priority access to shows. Admission to all-you-can-eat BBQ Cookoff & other exclusive parties.
Access to all 30+ shows plus access to free festival transportation. Come and go from the festival as much as you want.
FESTIVAL AGENDA
Thursday, April 3rd
6:00pm – 12:30am Comedy Shows at The Riot & The Gordy
Friday, April 4th
4:00pm – 6:00pm Party for VIP Badges & Comedians at The Flat
6:00pm – 1:30am Comedy Shows at The Riot & The Gordy
Saturday, April 5th
3:00pm – 6:00pm Riot BBQ Cook Off Competition on The Gordy Lawn
6:00pm – 1:30am Comedy Shows at The Riot & The Gordy
Sunday, April 6th
5:00pm – 10:00pm Comedy Shows at The Riot & The Gordy
2024 LINEUP
(2025 announcements starting in November)
