Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Brings Big Names to Providence in 2027

Sarah Silverman, The Basement Yard, and Bridget Everett aren't sharing a stage next March, but they are sharing Providence as Lil Rhody Laugh Riot returns for four days of comedy across the capital city.

The festival returns March 18–21, 2027, with a first-round lineup that includes Joe Gatto, Mojo Brookzz, Pete Holmes, Amber Autry, Rob Anderson, and Saturday Night Live's Andrew Dismukes. The mix of stand-up veterans, podcast personalities, and emerging performers will bring a variety of comedic styles to stages throughout Providence.

For a festival entering only its third year, Lil Rhody Laugh Riot has already drawn quite a crowd. Its first two editions attracted more than 38,000 attendees and featured 100 comedians across 60 shows, including Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones, and Matt Rife. More than 40 local businesses also participated, extending the festival's reach beyond the theaters and into downtown Providence.

That citywide presence continues in 2027, with performances scheduled at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), The VETS, Uptown Theater, and Comedy Connection. Providence Comedy Underground, The Comedy Bus, and other local venues will also host programming, giving audiences opportunities to catch comedy beyond the main stages.

Among the early highlights, The Basement Yard and Sarah Silverman will perform at PPAC on separate nights, while The VETS welcomes Bridget Everett, Mojo Brookzz, Joe Gatto, and Amber Autry. Uptown Theater's lineup includes Pete Holmes, Rob Anderson, and comedy couple Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher. Andrew Dismukes, Bonnie McFarlane, and Finnish comedian ISMO are also scheduled to appear at Comedy Connection.

With more performers and programming still to be announced, the festival's third year is already taking shape across Providence, giving comedy fans plenty to look forward to when March rolls around. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13, through participating venue box offices and LilRhodyLaughRiot.com, where visitors can find the full lineup and performance schedule.