What are the best comedy clubs in Connecticut?

The Stress Factory in downtown Bridgeport is Connecticut's top stand-up club. It books national headliners several nights a week. Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun is the other true club. It mixes stand-up with a country roadhouse. Touring comics also play the casinos and historic theaters across the state.

Where can I see stand-up comedy in CT?

For a true comedy club, try the Stress Factory in Bridgeport or Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun. For bigger touring comics, try the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods arenas and theaters. Historic halls like the Bushnell, the Palace theaters, the Warner, and the Garde book them too.

Does Mohegan Sun have a comedy club?

Yes. Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun hosts stand-up comedy Thursday through Sunday, along with live country music and dancing. Bigger comedy names also play the Mohegan Sun Arena.

How do I find comedy shows near me in CT?

The free CT Concert Center app shows comedy nights and concerts across 40+ Connecticut venues in one feed. You can browse by date and venue.

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Comedy Shows in Connecticut

Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

The short version

Want comedy shows in Connecticut? For a true club, hit the Stress Factory in downtown Bridgeport. Or try Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun. Bigger touring comics play the casinos. They also play the state's grand old theaters.

Small clubs put you close enough to get picked on. Big rooms host the top touring names. Here is where to laugh.

The Stress Factory, Bridgeport

The Stress Factory is Vinnie Brand's club. It sits at 167 State Street in downtown Bridgeport. It is CT's top stand-up room. It books big names and new talent. Shows run most nights, Tuesday through Sunday. It is a tight room with a comic working the crowd. This is the real club deal.

Best for: big stand-up names in a true club.

Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun

It lives inside Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. Comix Roadhouse is a stand-up club and country roadhouse in one. It hosts stand-up Thursday through Sunday. It adds live country music, dancing, and Texas-style food. See our Mohegan Sun guide.

Best for: stand-up plus a night out at the casino.

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The casinos: big names

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are the heavy hitters. They book the top names in stand-up. Is a comic doing one big CT date? It is often here. See our casino concerts guide for more.

Best for: the biggest touring comics.

Grand old theaters

CT's big old theaters book stand-up often. The Bushnell in Hartford hosts touring comics. So do the Palace in Waterbury and the Palace in Stamford. Add the Warner in Torrington, the Garde in New London, and the Ridgefield Playhouse. Treehouse Comedy Productions also stages shows around CT.

Best for: touring comics in a seated theater near you.

Comedy in CT FAQ

What's the top comedy club?

The Stress Factory in Bridgeport. Comix Roadhouse is the other true club.

Where do big comics play?

The Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods arenas and theaters.

Any comedy in old theaters?

Yes. The Bushnell, the Palace theaters, the Warner, the Garde, and the Ridgefield Playhouse.

How do I find comedy shows?

Use the free CT Concert Center app. It shows stand-up across CT in one feed.