Rhode Island’s

Premier Comedy Destination

in Newport RI!

Featuring your favorite comics from:

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Tim Dillon at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Chris Distefano at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Mark Normand at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Sam Tallent at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Six men sitting on a couch together, all smiling, holding red cups, in a room with blue floral wallpaper. One man has his arm around another, and behind them is a mirror reflecting part of the room.
Yannis Pappas at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Tim Dillon and Dan Soder at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Paris Sashay at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
A male comedian performing on stage with a microphone in his right hand, wearing a checkered shirt and jeans, smiling, with purple lighting in the background.
A man with a beard and short hair holding a microphone on a stage with a brick wall background, and a stool nearby, performing stand-up comedy.
Rosebud Baker at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
A man performing stand-up comedy on stage at Rogue Island Comedy Fest, holding a beverage container, with a purple-lit backdrop displaying sponsorship logos and the event name.
Mike Cannon, Doug Key, Chris Distefano and Katie Latimer at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Ian Lara at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
A man holding a sneaker to his ear as if it were a phone and a microphone in his other hand, standing on a stage in front of a purple backdrop promoting a festival.
A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a black hoodie, holding a microphone and speaking on stage during a comedy festival, with a pink banner and brick wall in the background.
Eddie Pepitone at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Jared Freid at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Doug Key and TJ Miller at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Sam Jay at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Mark Normand at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Sarah Tollemache at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Gianmarco Soresi at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Oscar Ayden at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Jimmy Cash at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
A man performing stand-up comedy on stage, holding a microphone and gesturing with his left hand, while audience members watch in the background.
A man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a black leather jacket and a T-shirt with a face on it, is holding a microphone and speaking on stage at a comedy festival. The stage backdrop is orange with black text reading 'Island Comedy Festival' and h
A woman speaking into a microphone on stage at the Isle Island Comedy Festival, with a blue banner behind her, and an audience in the foreground.
A man with a beard and brown jacket speaking into a microphone on a stage with a banner behind him, holding a can in his left hand. The banner reads 'Rogue Island Comedy Festival' and has sponsor logos.
A male comedian with gray hair and beard, wearing glasses, a dark coat, and a gray t-shirt, performing on stage in front of a brick wall with blue lighting. He is holding a microphone in his right hand and gesturing with his left. There is a stool wi
Man performing stand-up comedy outdoors at night, holding a microphone with a bright, happy expression and smiling.
A stand-up comedian performs on stage at a comedy club, with a seated audience watching and laughing in the dark, decorated with string lights and a chandelier.
Gianmarco Soresi at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Jared Freid at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Mike cannon and Corinne Fisher at at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
Ian Lara at Rogue Island Comedy Festival in Newport RI
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SPRING FEST IS MAY 21-24!

View Full Schedule & Buy Tickets!
View Full Schedule & Buy Tickets!

Looking for the best things to do Memorial Day Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island? The Rogue Island Comedy Festival is the premier stand-up comedy festival in New England, bringing top comedians from across the country to perform live in unique venues throughout Newport!

Held annually during Memorial Day Weekend and Columbus Day Weekend, the festival transforms the city into a vibrant hub for live comedy, nightlife, and entertainment.

“HOT CROWDS, HOT COMICS, HOT FEST!.” - MARK NORMAND

“HOT CROWDS, HOT COMICS, HOT FEST!.” - MARK NORMAND

"ROGUE ISLAND COMEDY FEST MAKES MAGIC AGAIN" - RAY HARRINGTON

"ROGUE ISLAND COMEDY FEST MAKES MAGIC AGAIN" - RAY HARRINGTON

"SUPERBLY PRODUCED" - XAZMIN GARZA

"SUPERBLY PRODUCED" - XAZMIN GARZA

“I HAVE BEEN TO MANY COMEDY FESTIVALS THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR MUCH LONGER THAT WERE NOT RUN WITH THE LOVE, CARE, QUALITY, AND SMOOTHNESS THAT ROGUE HAS.” CORINNE FISHER

“I HAVE BEEN TO MANY COMEDY FESTIVALS THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR MUCH LONGER THAT WERE NOT RUN WITH THE LOVE, CARE, QUALITY, AND SMOOTHNESS THAT ROGUE HAS.” CORINNE FISHER

““The Rogue Island Comedy Fest exceeds expectations at every turn, from the intimate venues, to the professional staff, and of course the diversity and quality of local and national talent they supply - a welcome addition to Newport’s festival lineup.” ”
— Discover Newport