The 1st annual Lil Rhody Laugh R!ot took place March 27th through March 30th, 2025. We will be back at the end of March 2026.

The Lil Rhody Laugh R!ot takes place at multiple venues in Providence, Rhode Island including Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS), Providence Performing Arts Center, Rhode Island Comedy Connection, The Hide Speakeasy under The George, Alchemy and MEDICI. Additional venues may be announced in the coming months.

Announcement and on sale for 2026 is TBA. Check back often and follow us on Facebook & Instagram for schedule updates.

Tickets are available on the Festival website and on the website of each respective venue. Tickets for The VETS and PPAC can be purchased at the Providence Performing Arts Center box office or by calling 401.421.ARTS (2787). The PPAC Box Office is your ONLY OFFICIAL source for tickets to a PPAC or VETS show. When you buy tickets from the PPAC Box Office, your purchase is secure. Purchasing from unauthorized sources may put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets. Please note that tickets for the Comedy Connection, The Hide Speakeasy, MEDICI and Alchemy are only available online and at the door (unless the show is sold out). Links below for each venue: Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) Providence Performing Arts Center Rhode Island Comedy Connection The Hide Speakeasy under The George Alchemy MEDICI

For more information or to purchase tickets online, please contact 401.421.ARTS (2787),

For our inaugural year, each show is stand alone and requires it's own ticket for entrance. So, while we don't offer a typical Festival Pass, you can BUILD YOUR LAUGH PACK! This will enable you to customize your Lil Rhody Laugh R!ot experience by enjoying multiple events taking place at THE VETS at a discounted rate! Your pack, your way! ​ How it works: Click HERE and select a minimum of three events from the list offered. A 25% discount will be automatically applied at check out! ​ Tickets may also be purchased by calling The VETS Box office at 401.421.2787.

Short answer: NOPE. But we also know life happens. Please contact your point of purchase directly or call 401-421-ARTS (2787) for more information.

Possibly but we can't guarantee it. If you don’t want to take your chances, grab those tickets before they sell out.

Pretty much. Although some of our venues are all ages, the content of many of our comedians is mature in nature. Please note any specific age restrictions when buying tickets.

With the exception of The Hide Speakeasy and Alchemy, most of our venues can assist in accessible seating. This can be arranged at time of purchase. Alternatively, you can contact the respective venue for more information.

This is dependent on the venue. Most of our venues open 1 hour prior to show time but there are exceptions based on the location of show.

Just wear clothes...please.

Our guests' safety is our top priority. Both PPAC and VETS have walk-through metal detectors that are in use at all performances. Suitcases, firearms, and weapons of any kind are not allowed in any venues. Bags will be searched upon arrival. We suggest arriving early for show entry.

See links below for Directions & Parking information for each venue: Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) Providence Performing Arts Center Rhode Island Comedy Connection The Hide Speakeasy under The George Alchemy

We're a fully curated festival. At this time, we do not accept submissions.

In conjunction with the Lil Rhody Laugh R!ot, the inaugural Providence Culinary Collective will take place the same weekend in various locations across the city. Presented by the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), this first-of-its-kind food and wine festival will honor Providence’s culinary legacy while reflecting the city’s brand - modern, inclusive and cool. Learn more HERE.