Get your laughs at 23 must-see live comedy shows and events in Houston in August 2025.
Comics from around Houston and every corner of the country entertain on Houston’s comedy club stages this month.
Top 23 Live Comedy Shows & Events This Month: August 2025
Shows and events are listed in order of start date, start time, and then end date. They are not ranked.
Comedian Alfred Robles at Houston Improv | Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 2 – With appearances on all 3 seasons of Comedy Central’s Stand Up Revolution, Netflix’s Mr. Iglesias, and HBO’s Entre Nos. $37+. Times vary.
Weird Al Yankovic in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, August 1 – The acclaimed pop music parodist and star musician in his own right brings his Bigger and Weirder 2025 tour to The Woodlands. Puddles Pity Party opens. $47+. 7:15pm.
Comedian Luke Mones at The Secret Group | Friday, August 1 – The New York Comedy Cellar regular with Comedy Central and Netflix appearances performs in the Box in Eado for 1 night. $26+. 8pm.
Comedian Ryan Hamilton at Punch Line Houston | Friday, August 1 & Saturday, August 2 – Called “an observational comic who often riffs on the absurdity of his own wholesomeness” by the New York Times, the rural Idaho native comes to HTX via his current NYC home base. $32+. Times vary.
Comedian George Lopez at NRG Arena | Saturday, August 2 – The Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, and TV host returns to Houston with a big comedy show inside NRG Park. $40+. 7pm.
Comedian Jeff Horste at Bad Astronaut Brewing | Saturday, August 2 – Hand picked twice by Kevin Hart to appear on Comedy Central’s Hart Of The City and The Next Level, the emerging comic brings the laughs to Bad Astronaut stage. $15. 8pm.
The Tutson Interruption with Comedian Tre Tutson at Punch Line Houston | Sunday, August 3 – The local comic brings his podcast to the Punch Line stage for a live taping. $32+. 7pm.
Comedian Jourdain Fisher at Punch Line Houston | Thursday, August 7 to Saturday, August 9 – The New York-based comedian, actor and writer makes a stop in the Bayou City for four shows over three days. $28+. Times vary.
Comedian Jeremiah Watkins at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday, August 8 & Saturday, August 9 – A longtime favorite on Kill Tony, Watkins blends his wild characters, fearless improv, and electric energy with physical comedy, musical bits, and spontaneous crowd work. $34.61+. Times vary.
Comedian Jeff Dye at Punch Line Houston | Thursday, August 14 to Saturday, August 16 – The 6’4 comic, TV host and bigfoot enthusiast brings his act to Downtown for 4 shows over 3 nights. $38+. Times vary.
Comedian Marlon Wayans at Houston Improv | Thursday, August 14 to Sunday, August 17 – The beloved comic, actor, writer, film director, and producers arrives in the HTX for a series of 8 shows over 4 nights. All shows are likely to sell out. $247+ for 4. Times vary.
You Should Know Podcast Presents: Peyton v Cam at House of Blues | Friday, August 15 – Best friends and co-hosts Peyton Hardin and Cameron Kennedy bring their battle of wits and burns to the Downtown stage. $53+. 8pm.
Comedian James Austin Johnson at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16 – Known for his pitch-perfect impressions of public figures, especially Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the Saturday Night Live cast member performs on the Montrose comedy stage. $34+. Times vary.
Comedian Lewis Belt at Punch Line Houston | Sunday, August 17 – The Oakland born, LA-based comic known for his viral character “Sonniebo” closes out the weekend in Downtown. $32+. 7pm.
Comedian Tom Arnold at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23 – The actor, writer, and comedian—and Roseanne’s ex-husband—riffs on Hollywood, sports, fatherhood, and more for 4 shows. $34+. Times vary.
Comedian Christopher Titus at Punch Line Houston | Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23 – The comic, podcaster and actor known for tales of his dysfunctional family plays the Downtown club. Times vary.
Comedian Marcello Hernández at Cullen Performance Hall | Saturday, August 23 – The Saturday Night Live cast member and comic brings his stand-up tour to the UH main campus. $52+. 7pm.
Comedian Kurtis Conner at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, August 23 – The Canadian comedian, YouTuber, and podcaster brings his Goodfellow World Tour to Downtown. $64+. 7pm.
Comedian Jen Kober at Punch Line Houston | Wednesday, August 27 – Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, the comic and actor—she’s appeared on Ted, The Mandolorian, Hacks, The Righteous Gemstones, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more—brings her One Hick Wonder tour to Downtown Houston. $. 7:30pm.
Comedian Gauri B at The Secret Group | Thursday, August 28 – The comic takes to the Box stage in EaDo to talk about her break-ups, hook-ups and f-ups on her Love, Money, and Shame tour. $24+. 8pm.
Comedian Jay Pharoah at Houston Improv | Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31 – Best known for his spot-on impressions, the former Saturday Night Live cast members lands on the Spring Branch stage for 5 shows over 3 nights. $37+. Times vary.
Comedian BT Kingsley at Punch Line Houston | Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31 – The comedian, actor, writer and producers whose specials have appeared on Comedy Central and BET, arrive in Houston for 4 standup sets. $32+. Times vary.
5 Year Anniversary Comedy Show Extravaganza at The Riot Comedy Club | Sunday, August 31 – Time flies when you’ve having fun, and to celebrate the good people over at The Riot Comedy Club present an anniversary showcase featuring some of their favorite comics, show formats, and a few surprises. $15+. 8pm.
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