Best Standup Comedy Shows in Las Vegas
Vegas is one of the best comedy towns in the country, and stand-up runs all night, every night. The scene splits into two kinds of room: marquee headliners with their own residencies, and rotating comedy clubs where the lineup changes from set to set. Both are reliably good, and most are easy on the wallet.
Figure out whether you want a specific name or just a great club night, and the choice gets easy.
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First: what kind of standup are you after?
Vegas stand-up comes in two flavors. Pick yours and the choice gets easy.
- Headliners — a specific marquee comic with a residency and a consistent set.
- Comedy clubs — rotating lineups of touring and local comics that change night to night.
The headliners
Marquee names with their own Vegas residencies — a known quantity and a consistent set.
Carrot Top
Luxor · 16+
The prop-comedy headliner who’s been a Vegas institution since 2005 — rapid-fire jokes and a trunk full of absurd inventions at Luxor. Loud, silly, and a reliable crowd-pleaser for a wide range of tastes.
Eddie Griffin: Live and Unleashed!
Planet Hollywood · 18+
A phone-free, no-holds-barred stand-up residency from one of Vegas’s best-known comics at the Saxe Theater. Sharp, profane, and unpredictable — for comedy fans who want a marquee name and don’t mind being a target.
Vinnie Favorito Unfiltered
Neonopolis (off-Strip) · 18+
Rapid-fire insult comedy built almost entirely on working the crowd, off-Strip at Neonopolis. Sit up front and you’re part of the act — definitely not for the sensitive, but a cult favorite for those who love it.
The comedy clubs
Rotating lineups that change from set to set — no two nights are the same.
Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club
MGM Grand · 21+
A polished 21+ comedy room at MGM Grand with a strong rotating lineup of touring headliners — Brad Garrett himself drops in occasionally. The dependable, well-run date-night club when you want a sure thing.
Comedy Cellar
Rio · 18+
The Vegas outpost of the legendary New York club at the Rio — five comics doing 15–20 minute sets over 90 minutes. The closest thing in town to a true big-city comedy-club lineup.
Laugh Factory
Horseshoe · 18+
A rotating-lineup stand-up club (opener, middle, headliner) at Horseshoe, running two shows a night. The classic comedy-club format on the Strip, with a nationally known brand behind it.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club
LINQ Promenade · 18+
A 300-seat club curated by Jimmy Kimmel on the LINQ Promenade, with rotating headliners and rising comics. A polished, well-run room in a prime Strip-adjacent spot.
LA Comedy Club
The STRAT · 18+
A high-volume stand-up club in the Dragon Room at The STRAT — two openers plus a headliner, 21 shows a week. Easygoing, reliably busy, and a solid value pick.
Las Vegas Live Comedy Club
Planet Hollywood · 16+
A nightly 75-minute stand-up show headlined by Julio Gonzalez with rotating acts at the V Theater in Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. A no-fuss laugh stop right on the Strip.
Delirious Comedy Club
Silver Sevens · NC-17
A 90-minute off-Strip club led by resident headliner Don Barnhart with rotating national acts at Silver Sevens. Casual, late-night, and no-frills — the locals’ kind of comedy room.
Big Black Comedy Show
Planet Hollywood · 18+
A 60-minute showcase with a rotating lineup of Black comedians (free drink included) at the V4 Theater in Planet Hollywood. A lively, high-energy room and an easy, affordable laugh on the Strip.
How to choose
- Want a marquee name? Carrot Top for prop-comedy chaos, Eddie Griffin for a raw stand-up residency.
- Want a true comedy club? Comedy Cellar and Brad Garrett’s bring strong rotating touring headliners.
- On a budget or off-Strip? Delirious and Vinnie Favorito play smaller downtown rooms.
- Don’t mind being roasted? Vinnie Favorito’s whole act is working the crowd — sit up front at your own risk.
One note: stand-up skews adult — most rooms are 18+, Brad Garrett’s is 21+, Delirious is NC-17, and a couple (Carrot Top, Las Vegas Live) are 16+. Very few are family-friendly, so check the rating. For comedy-magic and hypnosis too, see our best comedy shows guide.
Standup shows at a glance
Every Vegas stand-up show and comedy club in one place — scan by venue and age.
| Show | Ages | Venue | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Black Comedy Show | 18+ | Planet Hollywood | Comedy · Standup |
| Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club | 21+ | MGM Grand | Adult · Comedy · Standup |
| Carrot Top | 16+ | Luxor | Comedy · Standup |
| Comedy Cellar | 18+ | Rio Hotel & Casino | Comedy · Adult · Standup |
| Delirious Comedy Club | NC-17 | Silver Sevens | Comedy · Adult · Standup |
| Eddie Griffin: Live and Unleashed! | 18+ | Planet Hollywood | Comedy · Adult · Standup |
| Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club | 18+ | LINQ Promenade | Comedy · Adult · Standup |
| LA Comedy Club | 18+ | The STRAT | Comedy · Adult · Standup |
| Las Vegas Live Comedy Club | 16+ | Planet Hollywood | Comedy · Standup |
| Laugh Factory | 18+ | Horseshoe Las Vegas | Standup · Comedy · Adult |
| Vinnie Favorito Unfiltered | 18+ | Notoriety at Neonopolis | Adult · Comedy · Standup |
Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas standup shows
What’s the best stand-up comedy show in Las Vegas?
It depends on what you want. Carrot Top is the long-running prop-comedy headliner, Comedy Cellar and Brad Garrett’s are the strongest rotating clubs, and Eddie Griffin is the marquee stand-up residency. Pick a name or a club night.
What’s the difference between a comedy club and a headliner show?
A comedy club (Comedy Cellar, Laugh Factory, Jimmy Kimmel’s) features rotating lineups of comics that change night to night. A headliner show (Carrot Top, Eddie Griffin) is one named star performing a consistent set you can count on.
Are Vegas comedy shows family-friendly?
Mostly not — most rooms are 18+ or 21+, and Delirious is NC-17. Carrot Top and Las Vegas Live Comedy Club are 16+. Check the rating before bringing anyone underage.
Do comedy clubs post their lineups in advance?
Some do — Laugh Factory, Comedy Cellar, and Jimmy Kimmel’s often list upcoming headliners — while others rotate without much notice. Check the individual show’s page for the current lineup.
Find your standup show
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Michelle is the founder of Vegas Onstage and a lifelong fan of Las Vegas live entertainment — from Sphere headliners to off-Strip comedy and magic. In her previous life she worked in production and front of house for theaters of many sizes, but her current role is her favorite…audience member.