Top Places to See a Comedy Show in Galveston

During your stay in Galveston, enjoy a night out with friends with hours full of laughter at one of the many comedy stand-up routines that often pass through Galveston throughout the year. Galveston is home to many theaters which house the best talent in comedy and which have attracted some of the biggest names in the business. Here are just a few Galveston venues to check out if you are looking for a night of comedy.

Galveston Theater

The Galveston Theater is one of the best theaters in the area, offering a variety of concerts, musicals, family shows, and of course, comedy. See Ron White on September 22, 2016. Ron White, also known as the “Blue Collar King,” has received 2 Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three of the top rated TV specials in Comedy Central history, a book on the New York Times Best Seller List, and 10 million in CD and DVD sales. He’s just one of many upcoming comedians that the Galveston Theater will host in the months to come.

Moody Gardens Hotel

The Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston is excited to bring daily comedy mixed with magic this year as they host a “Vegas-Style, Grand Illusions” Curt Miller Magic and Comedy Show. A mixture of dazzling magic, lots of music, and clean comedy make for perfect family entertainment. So if you’re looking for laughs for the whole family in Galveston this year, check out Moody Gardens Hotel. Daily shows run twice a day, once at 1:00 PM and once at 7:30 PM.

Joke Joint Comedy Showcase

Located just outside of Galveston is the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase which regularly welcomes many of the area’s greatest local talents hoping to make it big in the comedy scene. Not only can you catch some good stand-up, the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase also hosts a full bar, delicious food, and lots of friendly people, many of whom are regulars on a Friday or Saturday night. Upcoming shows will include Doug Smith and Bryson Brown, Michael Malone, Dave Landau and John Tole from NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Arden Myrin, who appeared on the Chelsea Lately show over 115 times and was a regular on MADtv for 4 years, Tony Deyo and Jay LaFarr, and many more. For priority seating, or even premium seating, call ahead or buy your VIP tickets online while they last.