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Laugh your way through Columbus Day weekend at Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the area's bi-annual comedy festival featuring four days of comedy shows on Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9. Shows will take place at three locations this season: Ragged Island Brewing Co., Jane Pickens Theater, and Diego's Barrio Cantina.

COVID-19 NOTE:

When you're ready, we can't wait to welcome you back to The Classic Coast. Rest assured, the safety and well-being of both visitors and locals remains our top priority. All we ask when you land on these shores is that you play your part in keeping everyone safe. Please be kind and adhere to local guidelines.

FAST FACTS

Dates:
Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9

Admission:
$30 + $2 processing fee (online only)

Locations:

Ragged Island Brewing Co.
Jane Pickens Theater
Diego's Barrio Cantina

The fall festival will feature a line up of nationally and locally acclaimed comics previously featured on prominent platforms including Conan, Comedy Central, Hulu, Adult Swim and more.

Created and produced by native Rhode Islanders Doug Key and Katie Latimer, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival is Rhode Island’s only stand-up comedy festival.

schedule + comedians

Thursday, October 6th

Zoltan Kazsas (Dry Bar, Comedy Central) + more

VENUE: Ragged Island Brewing Company
WHEN: 6:00 PM + 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $30 (online only)

Friday, October 7th

Paris Sashay (Comedy Central), Gavin Matts (Comedy Central) + more

VENUE: Ragged Island Brewing Company
WHEN: 6:00 PM + 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $30 (online only)

Saturday, October 8th

Ahmed Bharoocha (Comedy Central, Adult Swim), Christi Chiello (Comedy Central) + more

VENUE: Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
WHEN: 7:00 PM
TICKETS: $30 (online only)

Ahmed Bharoocha (Comedy Central, Adult Swim), Paris Sashay (Comedy Central), Gavin Matts (Comedy Central) + more

VENUE: Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
WHEN: 9:00 PM
TICKETS: $30 (online only)

Exclusive Rhode Island screening of “Fourth of July”

VENUE: Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
WHEN: 5:00 PM
TICKETS: $20 (online only)

Sunday, October 9th

Gordon Baker-Bone (Gotham LIve, MTV), Christi Chiello (Comedy Central) + more

VENUE: Diego’s Barrio Cantina
WHEN: 7:00 PM
TICKETS: $30 (online only)

Ray Harrington (Conan, HULU), V Lince (Night Train) + more

VENUE: Diego’s Barrio Cantina
WHEN: 9:00 PM
TICKETS: $30 (online only)

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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.