Comedy Clubs in Massachusetts (13 Venues, 10 Cities)
Find 13 stand-up comedy clubs across 10 cities in Massachusetts. Browse venues, open mic nights, and show schedules.
Massachusetts has produced some of the sharpest voices in American comedy — from the Boston club circuit that launched Denis Leary and Steven Wright to the Comedy Studio's reputation as the best small room in the country.
The Massachusetts comedy scene
Massachusetts punches well above its size in comedy. Boston's scene is anchored by three distinct rooms: Laugh Boston (1,162 reviews) is the city's flagship mainstream club; Improv Asylum (4.7 stars, 1,127 reviews) has been the city's improv institution since 1998; and The Comedy Studio in Cambridge has a cult reputation as one of the best small comedy rooms in America — a 60-seat room above a Chinese restaurant that has launched more careers than venues ten times its size. ROAR! Comedy Club in Foxborough leads the state in review volume with 13,236 Google reviews — an extraordinary number that reflects its position as a destination club for the South Shore and Cape Cod market. Off Cabot Comedy in Beverly serves the North Shore. The Massachusetts comedy audience is famously demanding — Boston crowds are known for rewarding sharp, well-crafted material and punishing lazy or pandering sets.
Where to find comedy in Massachusetts
- Boston — Laugh Boston, Improv Asylum, and the legendary Comedy Studio form one of the strongest comedy trifectas in any mid-size American city.
- Cambridge — The Comedy Studio above the Hong Kong restaurant is one of the most respected small comedy rooms in America — a 60-seat room with an outsized reputation.
- Foxborough — ROAR! Comedy Club leads the entire state with 13,236 Google reviews — a destination club for the South Shore and Cape Cod market.
- Worcester — WooHaHa! Comedy Club serves Central Massachusetts with a mix of touring acts and local showcases.
- Beverly — Off Cabot Comedy (4.8 stars) is the North Shore's anchor comedy room — a well-run club in a converted theater space.
Notable venues
- ROAR! Comedy Club (Foxborough) — Massachusetts' most-reviewed comedy club with 13,236 Google reviews — one of the highest review counts of any comedy club in the US.
- The Comedy Studio (Cambridge) — A 60-seat room above a Chinese restaurant with a reputation as one of the best small comedy rooms in America — 4.7 stars across 294 reviews.
- Improv Asylum (Boston) — Boston's flagship improv venue since 1998 — 4.7 stars across 1,127 reviews and a training program that feeds the city's comedy pipeline.
- Laugh Boston (Boston) — Boston's largest mainstream comedy club with 1,162 reviews — the go-to room for major touring headliners in the city.
- Off Cabot Comedy (Beverly) — 4.8 stars across 100 reviews — the North Shore's best comedy room and a model for how a regional club should be run.
- Off Cabot Comedy — Beverly, MA — rated 4.8/5 (100 reviews) · tickets $15–$35
- Improv Asylum — Boston, MA — rated 4.7/5 (1127 reviews) · tickets $15-$30
- Laugh Boston — Boston, MA — rated 4.5/5 (1162 reviews) · tickets $30-$55
- Nick's Comedy Stop — Boston, MA — rated 4.2/5 (140 reviews) · tickets $15–$35
- The Comedy Studio — Cambridge, MA — rated 4.7/5 (294 reviews) · tickets $15-$26 · open mic nights
- The Comedy Scene — Foxborough, MA — rated 4.1/5 (41 reviews) · tickets $22–$40
- Laugh Patriot Place — Foxborough, MA — rated 4.1/5 (42 reviews) · tickets $20–$35
- Happier Valley Comedy — Hadley, MA — rated 5/5 (46 reviews) · tickets $15–$25 · open mic nights
- ComedySportz Boston — Roslindale, MA — rated 4.6/5 (217 reviews) · tickets $15–$28
- Giggles Comedy Club — Saugus, MA — rated 4.5/5 (264 reviews) · tickets $33-$40
- Goofs Comedy Club — Somerville, MA — rated 5/5 (322 reviews) · tickets $15–$25
- ROAR! Comedy Club — Springfield, MA — rated 4/5 (13236 reviews) · tickets $20–$40
- WooHaHa! Comedy Club — Worcester, MA — rated 4.5/5 (17 reviews) · tickets Free admission · open mic nights
Frequently asked questions
What is The Comedy Studio in Cambridge?
The Comedy Studio is a 60-seat comedy room above the Hong Kong restaurant in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Founded in 1996 by Rick Jenkins, it has a reputation as one of the best small comedy rooms in America — known for booking emerging national acts before they headline larger venues, and for its demanding, comedy-literate audience. It's a must-visit for serious comedy fans visiting Boston.
What is the best comedy club in Boston?
It depends on what you're looking for. For major touring headliners, Laugh Boston is the flagship. For improv, Improv Asylum is the city's institution. For discovering the next generation of stand-up talent in an intimate setting, The Comedy Studio in Cambridge is unmatched. All three are within a few miles of each other.
Why does ROAR! Comedy Club in Foxborough have so many reviews?
ROAR! Comedy Club's 13,236 Google reviews make it one of the most-reviewed comedy clubs in the entire country — a number that reflects both the size of the South Shore market and the club's consistent quality over many years. Foxborough's location near Gillette Stadium and its accessibility from Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod give it an unusually large catchment area.
Is the Boston comedy scene good for open mic performers?
Yes — The Comedy Studio runs open mics, WooHaHa! in Worcester hosts them, and Happier Valley Comedy in Hadley serves the Pioneer Valley market. The Boston area also has a network of bar shows and independent mics that aren't listed as dedicated clubs. The scene is competitive but supportive, with a strong tradition of comedians helping each other develop.
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