Comedy clubs · Houston, Texas

Comedy Clubs in Houston, TX

4 rooms, 18 shows in the next two weeks, 20 open mics.

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The short answer

D.O.C.'s Club Directory has 4 rooms in Houston: 3 comedy clubs and 1 regular comedy venue. In D.O.C.'s order, the leading three are Punch Line Houston, The Riot Comedy Club and Houston Improv. The Comedy Calendar has 18 dated shows in the city over the next two weeks, 11 shows of them this week, with 10 comedians on the bills. The Riot Comedy Club and The Secret Group run their own open mics, and Stage Time lists 20 open mics a week in Houston, at the clubs and beyond them.

The best comedy clubs in Houston

4 rooms in D.O.C.'s order — D.O.C.'s twelve first, then by the most dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days — as of 10 October 2026. Their facts are from their own websites, with the day they were checked.

  1. Punch Line Houston Comedy club · its page

    At 1204 Caroline Street, Houston.

    21 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days, with 9 comedians.

    ShowsTuesday to Sunday most weeks, with two shows on Friday and Saturday
    Age18 and over
    Minimum2-beverage minimum
    Open micNot advertised on its site
    Getting bookedEmail PunchLineHouston@LiveNation.com source ↗
    Next showSaturday 10 October 2026, 7:00 PM — Jeffrey Keller

    From its website ↗, checked 1 October 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  2. The Riot Comedy Club Comedy club · its page

    At 1925 Washington Ave, Houston.

    9 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days, with 5 comedians.

    ShowsNightly
    Tickets$8–$25 plus fees
    Age21 and over
    Open micMondays and Tuesdays, 9:00 PM
    Getting bookedNot published by the club
    Next showSaturday 10 October 2026, 7:00 PM — Heather Shaw

    From its website ↗, checked 23 September 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  3. Houston Improv, Houston
    Houston Improv Comedy club · its page

    At 7620 Katy Freeway Space 455, Houston.

    2 dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days.

    ShowsWednesday to Sunday, some Tuesdays
    Tickets$10–$50
    Age18 and over
    MinimumTwo-item minimum
    Open micNot advertised on its site
    Getting bookedEmail a 5–10 minute clip to info-hou@improvtx.com source ↗
    Next showSaturday 10 October 2026, 7:00 PM — Craig Conant

    From its website ↗, checked 23 September 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

  4. The Secret Group, Houston
    The Secret Group Comedy venue · its page

    At 2101 Polk St, Suite A, Houston.

    ShowsComedy every night of the week
    TicketsFree–$16
    Age18+ (21+ after 10pm)
    MinimumNo minimum
    Open micFive a week: Sunday and Monday at 10:00 PM, Tuesday at midnight, Wednesday at 10:00 PM and Thursday at 9:30 PM
    Getting bookedTouring comics: email secretgrouphtx@gmail.com with COMIC in the subject line, a short introduction, the dates you will be in town and video links. Professional comics and musical acts: Andrew@youngbloodbooking.com. source ↗

    From its website ↗, checked 29 September 2026 · its page: rules for comics, the night planned →

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Comedy shows in Houston, night by night

18 dated shows on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar from Saturday 10 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026, at the rooms above and the city's other stages.

Saturday 10 October 2026 7 shows

Sunday 11 October 2026 1 show

Tuesday 13 October 2026 1 show

Thursday 15 October 2026 1 show

Friday 16 October 2026 1 show

Saturday 17 October 2026 1 show

Monday 19 October 2026 1 show

Tuesday 20 October 2026 1 show

Thursday 22 October 2026 1 show

Friday 23 October 2026 3 shows

Lineups belong to the rooms and the comedians, and can change; the listing has the last word. Texas on the Comedy Calendar → · Comedy shows in October 2026 →

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Comedy open mics in Houston

At the comedy clubs

Open mics in Houston, night by night: 20 mics a week

Monday 7 mics

  • Time not published Upstairs Comedy — PJ's Sports BarFreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 7:00 PM Open Mic — Axelrad Beer GardenSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 7:00 PM Open Mic — Last Concert CafeSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 7:00 PM Open Mic — Under the Radar BrewerySign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 8:00 PM A Couple of Stand Up Guys Open Mic — Rudyard's British PubSign-up: email rudzopenmic@gmail.com — the window opens Thursday noon and closes Friday noon · FreeTwo listings agree
  • 9:00 PM Monday Open Mic — The Riot Comedy ClubSign-up: sign-up sheet at the club, 7:00–8:45pm; names drawn from a bucket from 9pm · FreeOn the venue’s own site
  • 10:00 PM Monday Open Mic — The Secret GroupSign-up: in person — arrive at 9:30 PM to sign up · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Tuesday 6 mics

  • 7:00 PM Open Mic — Rudyard's British PubSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 7:30 PM Houston Improv Open Mic — Improv Comedy ClubSign-up: bucket draw — the list is drawn around 7:20pm, so be in the building before then · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 8:00 PM Open Mic Comedy Night — Dan Electro'sSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 9:00 PM Tuesday Night Standup Comedy Open Mic — The Riot Comedy ClubSign-up: sign-up sheet at the club, 7:00–8:45pm; names drawn from a bucket from 9pm · FreeOn the venue’s own site
  • 9:30 PM Boondocks Open Mic — BoondocksSign-up: sign up at 9 — the list is upstairs by the sound booth · FreeTwo listings agree
  • Midnight PASS THE MIC — The Secret GroupSign-up: in person — arrive at 11:00 PM (the mic is at midnight, the end of Tuesday) · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Wednesday 4 mics

  • 7:00 PM Open Mic — The Continental ClubSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 9:00 PM Open Mic — Guava LampSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 9:30 PM Darwin's Open Mic — Christian's TailgateSign-up: sign up at 9, show starts 9:30. Ask for Robert Turo, or email Darwinsopenmic@gmail.com between Thursday and Monday · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 10:00 PM WITCHY WEDNESDAYS — The Secret GroupSign-up: in person — arrive at 9:30 PM · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Thursday 2 mics

  • 7:00 PM Open Mic — The Revelry on RichmondSign-up: unknown · FreeOne listing — worth a call to the room first
  • 9:30 PM BACK OF THE BUS — The Secret GroupSign-up: email thebackofthebuscomedy@gmail.com between noon Sunday and noon Wednesday · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Sunday 1 mic

  • 10:00 PM Sunday Open Mic — The Secret GroupSign-up: in person — arrive at 9:00 PM to sign up · FreeOn the venue’s own site

Stage Time has these mics with their set lengths, sign-up times and what the rooms are like, and a log for your sets.

Comedians based in Houston

As their SUCDb records give where they are based, A to Z:

Questions about comedy clubs in Houston

What are the best comedy clubs in Houston?

In D.O.C.'s order — D.O.C.'s twelve first, then by the most dated shows on the Comedy Calendar in the next 30 days — Punch Line Houston, The Riot Comedy Club and Houston Improv. Their lines above say why.

How many comedy clubs are in Houston?

D.O.C.'s Club Directory has 4 rooms in Houston: 3 comedy clubs and 1 regular comedy venue, as of 10 October 2026.

What comedy shows are on in Houston this week?

Eleven dated shows on the Comedy Calendar from Saturday 10 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026, with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Brian Gendron, Craig Conant, Heather Shaw, Jeffrey Keller and Saul Trujillo. They are listed night by night above.

Where are the comedy open mics in Houston?

Two rooms run their own: The Riot Comedy Club, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00 PM; The Secret Group, five a week: Sunday and Monday at 10:00 PM, Tuesday at midnight, Wednesday at 10:00 PM and Thursday at 9:30 PM. Stage Time lists 20 open mics a week in Houston, night by night above.

How much are comedy club tickets in Houston?

As the rooms publish them: The Riot Comedy Club, $8–$25 plus fees; Houston Improv, $10–$50; The Secret Group, Free–$16. A show's own ticket page has its price.

Are comedy clubs in Houston 21 and over?

It depends on the room: Punch Line Houston, 18 and over; The Riot Comedy Club, 21 and over; Houston Improv, 18 and over; The Secret Group, 18+ (21+ after 10pm).

Which comedians are based in Houston?

SUCDb has 4 comedians whose records give Houston as where they are based, among them Ali Siddiq, Brian Gendron, Chingo Bling and Jerry Wayne Longmire.

How do I hear when a comedian is coming to Houston?

Press + Follow Houston above and give your email: the free D.O.C. letter says who is booked there, week by week. No password, and you can leave any time.

Comedy clubs in other cities

Comedy clubs in Texas → · Comedy clubs by state → · The best comedy clubs in America → · Comedy shows in October 2026 → · Comedy shows in November 2026 → · Comedy shows in December 2026 →

The Club Directory is also in the back of the D.O.C. book, Stand-Up Comedy: From Writing to Touring — $29, over 1,000 pages.

Updated 10 October 2026 · the rooms' details from their own websites, dated on their lines