Kick off your weekend with a dose of nostalgia as Martin Lawrence brings his legendary humor to the stage. Known for his roles in ‘Bad Boys’ and ‘Big Momma’s House,’ Lawrence is performing at the Bayou Music Center this Saturday at 8 PM. Don’t miss the chance to see this comedy icon live!
On Friday, experience the wit of Bassem Youssef, the ‘Jon Stewart of the Arab World,’ at the Houston Improv. As part of his ‘The Belly of the Beast Tour,’ Youssef’s show promises sharp satire starting at 7 PM. It’s a unique opportunity to catch internationally acclaimed humor right in Houston.
For reality TV enthusiasts, head to House of Blues on Friday night to watch Nene Leakes and Carlos King take the stage. Known from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ their show combines anecdotes and laughs, kicking off at 9 PM.
Scroll down for the full lineup and ticket links.
Houston is one of the best cities in the country for live comedy, with shows happening every night of the week at venues like the Houston Improv, The Secret Group, The Riot, Joke Joint Comedy Showcase, and more. It can be hard to keep track of every comedy show happening across the city — and to tell the difference between open mics and proper headliner shows you’d want to take a date or a group of friends to.
The list below is updated every week and includes all comedy shows in Houston this weekend, excluding open mic comedy, so you only see featured shows and touring headliners. Whether you’re looking for stand-up comedy, improv, or a late-night variety show, this is the most complete weekend comedy calendar for Houston.
If you have any suggestions on shows we didn’t list here, please use our contact page to message us.
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Every Comedy Show in Houston
Houston Improv, The Riot, Secret Group, Punch Line & more — updated daily
on saleThe Best of the Secret Group Comedy Showcase 10pm
on saleThe Riot Comedy Club Presents Friday Night Standup Comedy Late Showcase!
on saleThe Late Night Dirty Show: X Rated Comedy
Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence
Queen and King of Reality Show, Nene Leakes and Carlos King LIVE! 18+
Comedian CP
Spamilton: An American Parody
on saleCaitlin Peluffo (The Tonight Show) Headlines The Riot Comedy Club
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Bassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour
Bassem Youssef
Martin Lawrence
on saleThe Best of the Secret Group Comedy Showcase 8pm
on saleAliya Kanani: A Comedian's Guide to Enlightenment
on saleComedy & Drinks in a Speakeasy: Friday
on saleNOTHING MATTERS Emo | Indie | Punk Dance Party
on saleThe Riot Comedy Club Presents Saturday Night Standup Comedy Late Show!
on saleThe Best of the Secret Group RATED R Comedy Showcase 11pm
on saleSPEEDBALL: Saturday Open Mic Comedy
Spamilton: An American Parody
Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence
Comedian CP
Bassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour
Bassem Youssef
on saleThe Riot Comedy Club Presents Caitlin Peluffo (The Tonight Show)
on saleThe Best of the Secret Group Comedy Showcase 7pm
on saleComedy & Drinks in a Speakeasy: Saturday
on saleDIAL UP: 90s & Y2K Dance Party!
on saleThe Best of the Secret Group Comedy Showcase 9pm
on saleOUR MIC IS YOUR MIC: EMO KARAOKE
on saleCOMEDY DOJO: Sunday Open Mic Comedy
Spamilton: An American Parody
on saleFlip Phone: Pride Drag Brunch Starring Jorgeous
on saleThe Riot Presents "Houston's Funniest" Comedy Showcase
on saleAmber Autry
on saleKelsy Karter & The Heroines: The Pleasure Tour
on saleThe Last Laugh with Shane Tucker & Trip Truman
on saleThe Riot Comedy Club Presents Sunday Night Standup Comedy Showcase
on saleThe (secret) Secret Show
Looking for shows beyond the weekend? Check out our full Houston comedy calendar for every show this month, or read our weekly comedy roundup for in-depth previews of the biggest acts coming to town.