Sarah Silverman, The Basement Yard, and Bridget Everett aren’t sharing a stage next March, but they are sharing Providence as Lil Rhody Laugh Riot returns for four days of comedy across the capital city.
The festival returns March 18–21, 2027, with a first-round lineup that includes Joe Gatto, Mojo Brookzz, Pete Holmes, Amber Autry, Rob Anderson, and Saturday Night Live’s Andrew Dismukes. The mix of stand-up veterans, podcast personalities, and emerging performers will bring a variety of comedic styles to stages throughout Providence.
For a festival entering only its third year, Lil Rhody Laugh Riot has already drawn quite a crowd. Its first two editions attracted more than 38,000 attendees and featured 100 comedians across 60 shows, including Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones, and Matt Rife. More than 40 local businesses also participated, extending the festival’s reach beyond the theaters and into downtown Providence…