This month is going to be a great one for stand-up fans in Houston. As one of the premier comedy cities in America, Houston comedy clubs are always putting on some of the great comics of our time. This April in particular. If you’re in need of a laugh, take a look at our article below to find out the best upcoming comedy shows in Houston this month (April 2025)!
Stand-up comedy shows in Houston this April
1. The 3rd Annual Riot Comedy Festival
Houston’s own Riot Comedy Festival returns for its third year with a massive four-day block party, over 30 shows, a BBQ cook-off, as well as comedy headliners including Sam Tallent, Chris Redd, Chad & JT, and much more. Get more details about the Riot Comedy Festival here.
📅 April 4 -7
📍2010 Waugh Dr.
2. Tom Segura
The dark and dry comedian and one-half of hit podcasts like Your Mom’s House and 2 Bears 1 Cave, takes his Come Together comedy tour to NRG Arena in Houston on Saturday, April 5. As of this article, tickets are still on sale through major reselling platforms.
📅 April 5
📍NRG Arena
3. Chris DiStefano
Chrissy Chaos, established stand-up known for his podcast appearances and many podcasts of his own including History Hyenas, Teach Me Daddy, and Hey Babe! will perform a pair of sets at the Punch Line Houston. Tickets still available through Live Nation.
📅 April 10
📍Punch Line Houston, 1204 Caroline St.
4. Preacher Lawson
The American, high-energy stand-up comedian and previous finalist on America’s Got Talent will perform a string of shows in Houston this April starting April 11. Tickets still on sale.
📅 April 11 – 13
📍Punch Line Houston, 1204 Caroline St.
5. Tiffany Haddish
The comedian and actress as seen on Girl’s Trip, Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and Keanu, is set to perform at The Heights Theater for one show on April 12. Tickets are still available through The Heights Theater website.
📅 April 12
📍The Heights Theater, 339 W 19th St.
6. Josh Johnson
The Emmy-nominated writer and stand-up comedian known for his role as an on-air correspondent on The Daily Show will perform at The Houston Improv on Sunday, April 13. Tickets still available as of this article.
📅 April 13
📍Houston Improv, 7620 Katy Fwy
7. Aziz Ansari
You know him, you love him. The beloved stand-up star, writer, director, and actor of Parks and Recreation, Master of None, 30 Seconds or Less, and more, Aziz Ansari is bringing his Hypothetical Tour to Houston this April with a performance at the Bayou Music Center in Houston on Sunday, April 13.
Fans can also/or check out Ansari as he performs at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Friday, April 25. Tickets to either show are still available through Live Nation and Houston Theater, respectively.
📅 April 13
📍Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Avenue
📅 April 25
📍Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington Blvd.
8. Brad Williams
Brad Williams is an American stand-up known for his specials like Fun Size as well as his appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and headlining Cirque du Soleil performance. Williams will be performing at 713 Music Hall this April as part of The Growth Spurt Tour.
📅 April 18
📍713 Music Hall, 401 Franklin St.
9. Felipe Esparza
The renowned, Mexican-American stand-up comedian is known for his many comedy specials, appearances on the likes of The Eric Andre Show and Superstore, and winning Last Comic Standing in 2010.
Friday, April 25, Esparza will take the At My Leisure World Tour to NRG Arena. Tickets still available.
📅 April 25
📍NRG Arena, One NRG Parkway
10. DL Hughley
The longstanding author, actor, and comedian known as for his role in Spike Lee’s The Original Kings of Comedy, and his TV show The Hughleys, DL Hughley will perform a string of comedy shows in Houston this April beginning April 25.
📅 April 26
📍Houston Improv, 7620 Katy Fwy Space 431
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