Matthew Broussard Headlines The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with Matthew Broussard, a NY-based standup and writer featured on Don't Tell Comedy, The Tonight Show, and seen at The Comedy Cellar!

Matthew Broussard Bio:

Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly... educational? He's performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Roast Battle, his own Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday. Check out his pokemon sculptures.

About the Riot Comedy Festival:

Houston, it’s time to laugh like never before! The Riot Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year from April 1st–4th, 2026, and Montrose is the place to be for four days of top-tier comedy, exciting events, and unforgettable experiences.

Founded by award-winning comedian and entrepreneur Brian Gendron, this annual festival has become a highlight of Houston’s entertainment calendar, featuring over 30 comedy shows including stand-up from famous headliners, live podcasts, improv, music, and a national comedy contest.

• Two Amazing Venues Shows will take place at The Riot Comedy Club (above Rudyards) and The Gordy Theatre (Stages), a short walk or a quick ride on the Riot Festival Cool Bus between locations.

• Exclusive Events: We have a lot of fun activities planned this year throughout the weekend including exclusive parties and our second annual all-you-can-eat Riot Comedy & BBQ Cookoff on Saturday, March 28th 2-5pm on The Gordy Lawn.

• A Unique Comedy Experience: With intimate venues and a focus on connecting comedians and fans, this festival offers a personal, up-close way to enjoy live comedy.

Grab your weekend passes now and join us for a laughter-filled adventure that will leave you smiling long after the shows are over. Don’t wait—secure your spot today!

THE fun thing to do in Houston! A fun date, a night out with friends, or just to get out and meet new people. Our standup comedy club features comedy shows with the funniest comedians you've seen on Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, at the Comedy Store and Comedy Cellar. We serve tasty food, draught beer, wine, and cocktails in an intimate and casual setting.

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