Texas has 46 stand-up comedy clubs across 15 cities, including 24 venues that host open mic nights. Top venues include Arlington Improv in Arlington, ColdTowne Theater in Austin, Comedy Mothership in Austin. ComedyClubFinder lists every comedy club in Texas with addresses, ticket prices, and show schedules.
Texas has the most comedy clubs per capita of any large US state — Austin alone has 17 venues, making it one of the most competitive comedy markets outside New York and LA.
Texas punches far above its weight in stand-up comedy. Austin is the undisputed hub — with 17 clubs including Cap City Comedy Club, the Comedy Mothership (Joe Rogan's venue), Fallout Theater, and ColdTowne Theater, it rivals mid-sized coastal cities for sheer density and quality. San Antonio's Riot Riverwalk Comedy Club holds a perfect 5-star Google rating across 780 reviews, one of the highest-rated comedy clubs in the country. Dallas and Fort Worth have strong Improv franchises and a growing independent scene. Houston's market is anchored by Houston Improv and a cluster of open mic venues. Texas comedy tends toward big personalities and sharp observational humor — the state's size and diversity of cultures (border towns, oil country, tech corridors, military bases) give its comedians unusually rich material to draw from.
With 17 clubs — including the Comedy Mothership, Cap City, and Fallout Theater — Austin is one of the most comedy-dense cities in America.
The Riot Riverwalk Comedy Club holds a perfect 5-star rating across 780+ reviews — one of the highest-rated comedy clubs in the US.
Addison Improv (2,700+ reviews) and a growing independent scene make Dallas a strong mid-market for touring acts.
Houston Improv anchors the market with 3,800+ reviews, and a cluster of open mic venues feeds a large local comedy community.
The Arlington Improv (2,300+ reviews) and Fort Worth's own growing scene serve the DFW metro's western half.
The Riot Comedy Club
Austin
Austin's most-reviewed comedy club with 5,500+ Google reviews — a major stop on the national touring circuit.
Comedy Mothership
Austin
Joe Rogan's Austin club — a state-of-the-art room that has quickly become one of the most talked-about venues in the country.
Cap City Comedy Club
Austin
Austin's long-running anchor club with 2,400+ reviews and a consistent lineup of national headliners.
Riot Riverwalk Comedy Club
San Antonio
Perfect 5-star rating across 780 reviews — the highest-rated comedy club in Texas and one of the best in the country.
Houston Improv
Houston
Houston's flagship comedy club with nearly 4,000 reviews — the definitive room for major touring acts in the fourth-largest US city.
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Last reviewed: April 2026
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