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Laugh Riot Comedy Fest | VIK PANDYA
Cincinnati's comedy and live-music scenes collide at The Comet every Saturday this summer — July 11 through August 29 — for an audience-powered showdown. 56 comedians compete. You decide who advances.
Each week, 6 Rookie and 3 Veteran comedians take the stage and battle for your votes and judges' scores. Weekly winners earn $50, a future Bombs Away! booking, and a spot in the Finals. After the laughs, Cincinnati's best punk, metal, hardcore, and rock bands play the night out — plus killer burritos. Tickets are priced low so everyone can make it.
Comedy at The Comet is Cincinnati’s DIY comedy club—where killer stand-up meets one of the city’s most legendary bars. This weekly show brings nationally touring headliners and the freshest voices in comedy to The Comet’s intimate, no-frills room, where laughs are loud, burritos are huge, and you’re never far from the action.
With over a decade of experience producing comedy shows in Cincinnati’s favorite bars and breweries, Bombs Away! Comedy knows how to deliver a night out that actually feels special. No velvet ropes. No two-drink minimums. Just world-class comedians, giant burritos, and a room full of people ready to laugh.
If you’ve ever wanted to be the person who says, “I saw them when...” — this is your when.
Reserve your tickets for an offbeat date, an unconventional night out with friends, and see some of America’s best comedy acts in an intimate setting. The Comet is a Northside institution featuring incredible food, easy street parking with ample lighting, and a staggering selection of spirits and local craft beverages. If you’re not already hip to this staple in Cincinnati nightlife, you’re about to meet your new favorite bar.
Tonight's Performers
Rookie Comedians
Ralph Bright, Ryan Bush, Nicole Donahue, Cody Morrison, Jazmin Smith, Stephen Stewart
Veteran Comedians
Rashika Jaipuriar, Shondolyn Jones, Josh O’Neill
Headliner
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes / Top 10 on the Billboard Charts. Vik’s Dry Bar Comedy special ‘No Refunds’ hit Top 10 on the platform, and his Only Fans TV special is now streaming. Listen to his popular podcast ‘The Business of Comedy’ on all platforms.
Vik has opened for Trevor Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., & Michelle Wolf and performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, & The Improv in Chicago. He's been featured in 24 comedy festivals across the country including: San Francisco’s Sketchfest, NBC's Breakout Fest, & the Riot Comedy Fest.
He's also a regular opener for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan & Atul Khatri. Vik's comedy has appeared in Vulture, the Chicago Sun Times, & the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on IG / twitter @vikpandya and TikTok @vik_pandya
Live Music
Green Fuzz
Prizes
Weekly Winner
$50+ booking + Finals invite
Finals Winner
$300+ second booking
Your Vote Counts
Winners are decided equally by audience vote and judges' scores. Each ticket gets you a vote for your 2 favorite rookies and 2 favorite veterans. No joke experience required — just an opinion and a good time.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3688895-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3688895-2
