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Laugh Riot Comedy Fest | KYLE FORSYTH
$10
About the event
Event Details
Date – July 18th, 2026
Time – 6pm Doors | 7pm Comedy | 9pm Music
Tickets – $10 Available Here
Address – The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati Ohio, 45223
Headliner: Kyle Forsyth
Kyle Forsyth brings a perfect storm of personal stories, irreverent opinions, and high energy to the stage. Living in Detroit, Kyle kicked off his comedy career at just 19 and after 12 years of performing, has made a name for himself as one of Michigan’s most dynamic comics. In 2017, he co-founded the Motor City Comedy Festival. He recently recorded his debut comedy special, Single Mother, at the Detroit House of Comedy. He also features at every comedy club in Michigan, including Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Dr. Grin’s, and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Kyle has also shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Ian Fidance, Jessica Kirson, Erik Griffin, and the late, great Brody Stevens.
Tonight’s Lineup
Rookie Comedians
Laila Ammar, Dave Chambers, Katie Gayer, Juan Minera, Skippy Rose
Veteran Comedians
Harrison Butler, Alex Leeds, Jimmy Medina
Live Music
Zapruder Point / Maria, Etc / Tremolo Fields
Prizes
Weekly Winner: $50 + a future Bombs Away! booking + a spot in the Finals
Finals Winner: $300 + a second booking
Your Vote Counts
Winners are decided equally by audience vote and judges’ scores. Each ticket gets you a vote for your 2 favorite rookies and 2 favorite veterans. No joke experience required — just an opinion and a good time.
About Laugh Riot Comedy Fest
Laugh Riot runs every Saturday at The Comet from July 11 through August 29 — 56 comedians, audience-powered voting, live bands, and burritos all night. See the full festival details and schedule
The Comet is Northside’s DIY comedy club and neighborhood institution: no velvet ropes, no two-drink minimums, easy street parking, and one of Cincinnati’s best beer and spirits selections. If you’ve never been, tonight’s a good night to start.
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*Lineups are subject to change due to circumstances outside our control. When they do, we make sure the replacement is just as funny. Our promise stays the same: the best comedy show in Cincinnati, every single time.*
*Refunds available until 24 hours prior to showtime.*