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Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from hi…
Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from hi…
Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from hi…
Join us for a hilarious evening of laughter with Maddy Kelly at The Riot Comedy Club!Maddy Kelly is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer based in New York City. Raised by an Irish father and an Indian…
Come join us for a hilarious evening of laughter at The Riot presents Friday Night Comedy Showcase! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled and your spirits lifted as talented comedians take the stage to entertain you.…
Join us for a hilarious evening of laughter with Maddy Kelly at The Riot Comedy Club!Maddy Kelly is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer based in New York City. Raised by an Irish father and an Indian…
Come join us for a hilarious evening of laughter at The Riot presents Saturday Night Comedy Showcase! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled and your spirits lifted as talented comedians take the stage to entertain yo…
The Riot presents “Houston’s Funniest,” a weekly Sunday showcase celebrating the best comedians in the city. Featuring a rotating lineup of Houston comics who have headlined or featured in Rudyard’s legendary comedy room…
Join us for a hilarious Sunday night of stand-up comedy at The Riot! Get ready for nonstop laughs in one of Houston’s most iconic and intimate venues. With a cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and a friendly vibe, it’s the p…
Join us for a hilarious night of standup comedy - Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter!Located at Rudyard's, this event promises a cozy and intimate atmosphere that'll make you feel right at home. With its friendly…
Maybe find love? Definitely find a good time. The Dating app game is a such a gamble, let’s take it back to the old school… Live dating games. Come as a contestant or come to just watch.What happens when you put around a…
75 million views, 140k+ followers — Zach Mama is comedy’s next big thingWith an online reach exceeding 75 million views and 140,000 followers, Zach Mama is a French-American comedian, jazz drummer, and writer currently t…
Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from hi…
Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from hi…
Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from hi…
Join us for a hilarious evening of laughter with Maddy Kelly at The Riot Comedy Club!Maddy Kelly is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer based in New York City. Raised by an Irish father and an Indian…
Come join us for a hilarious evening of laughter at The Riot presents Friday Night Comedy Showcase! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled and your spirits lifted as talented comedians take the stage to entertain you.…
Join us for a hilarious evening of laughter with Maddy Kelly at The Riot Comedy Club!Maddy Kelly is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer based in New York City. Raised by an Irish father and an Indian…
Come join us for a hilarious evening of laughter at The Riot presents Saturday Night Comedy Showcase! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled and your spirits lifted as talented comedians take the stage to entertain yo…
The Riot presents “Houston’s Funniest,” a weekly Sunday showcase celebrating the best comedians in the city. Featuring a rotating lineup of Houston comics who have headlined or featured in Rudyard’s legendary comedy room…
Join us for a hilarious Sunday night of stand-up comedy at The Riot! Get ready for nonstop laughs in one of Houston’s most iconic and intimate venues. With a cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and a friendly vibe, it’s the p…
Join us for a hilarious night of standup comedy - Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter!Located at Rudyard's, this event promises a cozy and intimate atmosphere that'll make you feel right at home. With its friendly…
Maybe find love? Definitely find a good time. The Dating app game is a such a gamble, let’s take it back to the old school… Live dating games. Come as a contestant or come to just watch.What happens when you put around a…
75 million views, 140k+ followers — Zach Mama is comedy’s next big thingWith an online reach exceeding 75 million views and 140,000 followers, Zach Mama is a French-American comedian, jazz drummer, and writer currently t…
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Houston’s fast-growing comedy club unveils a purpose-built, 150-seat venue at 1925 Washington Ave.; no longer operating at Rudyard’s
HOUSTON (July 9, 2026) – Today, The Riot Comedy Club announced it has started a new chapter, moving to a permanent home purpose-built for comedy at 1925 Washington Ave. in Houston. The new venue is expected to open in August, with Grand Opening events to be announced in the coming weeks.
Effective immediately, The Riot is no longer operating at its former Rudyard’s location. During the brief transition, the club will continue hosting shows every weekend at The Riot Comedy Club Conroe, located inside GuadalaHARRY’s at 219 Simonton St.
“This wasn’t an easy decision, but as we’ve grown, it became clear we needed a space that fully delivers the experience we want to give our guests, our comedians, and our staff,” The Riot Comedy Club Founder and CEO Brian Gendron said. “We’re not just changing locations – we’re building a dedicated venue for comedy that supports Houston’s growing scene, bringing together live shows, hospitality and an expanded food and beverage program.”
Designed specifically for live comedy, the new 4,700-square-foot Washington Avenue venue features a custom 150-seat showroom, ample parking, full food and beverage service, a daytime coffee shop and café, a full evening bar and full ADA accessibility.
“Houston has an exciting, emerging and very underrated comedy scene, and we want to be the place that helps it grow,” Gendron said. “We’re committed to building a venue where local comedians can develop, national acts want to stop, and audiences can be part of something that’s genuinely good for this city.”
Grand Opening programming and the full schedule for the new venue will be announced soon. The club occupies a historic storefront in Houston’s Old Sixth Ward – part of Arts District Houston, a state-designated cultural district – next door to James Beard Award-winning cocktail bar Julep and steps from popular destinations including B&B Butchers, Aiko, and Puttery.
Guests holding tickets to Riot’s upcoming Houston shows will receive full refunds and will be invited to a complimentary show at the new venue once it opens. The club will follow up directly with ticket holders.
For updates, visit www.theriothtx.com or follow @theriotcomedy.
Established in 2020, The Riot Comedy Club is Houston’s premier destination for stand-up comedy. With locations in Houston, Conroe (Riot Conroe) and San Antonio (Riot Riverwalk), The Riot presents shows featuring local talent and touring national acts, and also produces The Riot Comedy Festival each year in April. The club’s new permanent Houston home opens at 1925 Washington Ave. in August 2026. For more information, visit www.theriothtx.com.
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1 month ago
It was Amazing!!! Small and cozy neighborhood bar/comedy club. Food and drinks was great as well.
Adriana Garcia
1 month ago
first time at the Riot comedy. Great night worth the money. lots of laughs. strongly recommended if you wanna...
Chris Kael
1 month ago
What a great room! Excellent staff. And, Sagalow is coming here!
Ilyasa Singleton
1 month ago
Great show
Markesha Clark
1 month ago
We enjoyed every time we go! Very funny comedians, strong drinks and good and food is pretty cool too!
Jonathan Rodriguez
1 month ago
Great time good comics
Roger Clark
1 month ago
World class
