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Laugh Riot Comedy Fest Veteran Finals | DANIEL VAN KIRK
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. 63 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
The Veteran Finalists From The Laugh Riot Comedy Fest
Headliner
Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian whose comedy album “Thanks Diane” debuted at #1 on Apple Music and in 2024 released his first comedy special, “Rose Gold”, which has over 100k+ views on YouTube. Daniel has been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central and you may know him from his characters and performances on Bob’s Burgers (FOX), Physical (Apple TV+), Ballard (Amazon Prime), and the lead in the feature film, Wine Club (Amazon Prime). Daniel can also be heard every week on the hit comedy podcasts, "Pen Pals", and co-hosting "Dumb People Town". Daniel has preformed and headlined at the top festivals in North America, including The Moontower Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, JFL 42, and JFL Montreal.
Live Music
TBA
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/3692685-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3692685-2
