Laugh Riot Comedy Fest | CHRIS ALAN

Event Details

Date – July 25th, 2026

Time – 6pm Doors | 7pm Comedy | 9pm Music

Tickets – $10

Address – The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati Ohio, 45223

Headliner: Chris Alan

Chris Alan is a nationally touring standup comedian, writer and podcaster, based out of Washington, D.C. Chris’ style is a mix of well-crafted jokes and stories about his life ranging from his family to fatherhood, the military and marriage, coupled with quick-witted crowd interactions, the show can go anywhere at any time. Chris’s style keeps audiences engaged and on their toes.He has shared the stage and opened for some of the best working comedians in the country, comics such as Roy Wood Jr, Michael Che, Mark Normand, Neal Brennan, Hannibal Buress, Colin Quinn, Bruce Bruce, and others. He also hosts a growing weekly podcast–“Negro Please Radio”–which is available on all streaming platforms. He’s currently touring clubs and venues across the country.He is a retired 20-year veteran of the USAF, he is married and has a son.

Tonight’s Lineup

Rookie Comedians

Charlie Badger, Joe Condit, El Murphy, Emma Rook, Stephen Widzinski, AJ York

Veteran Comedians

Justin Bradley, Max Shanker, Chris Siemer

Live Music

Jared Presley birthday show w/ dracmina

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 → https://www.bombsawaycomedy.com/laugh-riot

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.