Where Vegas Goes to Laugh Any Night of the Week
Headliner comedy tours come and go, but the city's resident comedy clubs are the reliable laugh -- open most nights, with a rotating mix of national touring acts, late-night drop-ins, and rising comics you will be bragging about catching early. They are the perfect Vegas move when you want a great night without committing to a single big-ticket show: smaller rooms, sharper energy, and a different lineup every visit. Here are the five best clubs on and around the Strip. Most are 18 and over.
Brad Garrett's Comedy Club
Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM Grand is the marquee room of the bunch, and it comes with real pedigree. Garrett -- the Emmy-winning star of Everybody Loves Raymond -- got his own start opening for legends like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. on the Strip, and he built this club in the city that launched him. The result is a polished room that consistently books strong national headliners, with Garrett himself turning up to host more often than you would expect.
This is the safe bet for a guaranteed quality night -- a professional, well-run club with a track record and the occasional celebrity surprise. If you want one comedy club you can book without overthinking it, start here.
When: Nightly at 8:00 p.m. | Venue: MGM Grand | Note: 18 and over
Comedy Cellar
Comedy Cellar at the Rio is the West Coast outpost of the legendary New York institution -- the same brand that has been a launchpad and proving ground for the biggest names in stand-up for over three decades. The format is the draw: several comedians per show, back to back, in the rapid-fire rotation that made the original famous. You never get just one act; you get a whole lineup in a night.
This is the connoisseur's pick -- the room for people who take their stand-up seriously and want the authentic, multi-comic Cellar experience without flying to Manhattan. The material is adult and the bar is high.
When: Nightly at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. | Venue: Rio Hotel & Casino | Note: 18 and over
Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory at the Horseshoe is a legendary comedy brand with a simple promise: great stand-up every single night, no special occasion required. It has long been a launchpad for big names and a playground for established stars who like to drop in unannounced, so the lineup is fast, unpredictable, and reliably funny -- you genuinely never know who is walking onstage.
The intimate room keeps the crowd locked in and the energy high from the first joke. This is the pick for spontaneity: a centrally located club where the surprise factor is half the fun.
When: Nightly at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. | Venue: Horseshoe Las Vegas | Note: 18 and over
Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club
Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade carries the name of a Las Vegas native who made good -- Kimmel was raised under the neon before he went on to late-night fame, and this club is his way of paying it forward. The room books a strong mix of household names and up-and-coming talent, in a stylish, well-located space right on the lively LINQ Promenade.
You should not expect Kimmel himself behind the mic, but the booking reflects his taste, and the central location makes it easy to fold into a bigger night out. A reliable, modern club in one of the most walkable spots on the Strip.
When: Nightly, showtimes vary | Venue: The LINQ Promenade | Note: 18 and over
LA Comedy Club
LA Comedy Club at The STRAT is the longest-running comedy brand in Las Vegas, a staple since 2007, and it has introduced breakout comics like Bert Kreischer and Felipe Esparza to the city. The real advantage here is flexibility -- with showtimes spread across the afternoon and evening, it is the easiest club to fit into any schedule, whether you want a 4 p.m. warmup or a 10 p.m. nightcap.
It is also the most accessible of the five, admitting guests 15 and up, which makes it a rare option for a family with older teens. Expect a mix of undiscovered talent and comics you have seen on Comedy Central and beyond.
When: Daily at 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. | Venue: The STRAT | Note: 15 and over
The Practical Truth
Pick by the night you want. Book Brad Garrett's for the safest, most polished room with a celebrity pedigree, Comedy Cellar for the authentic multi-comic experience the purists love, and Laugh Factory for spontaneity and surprise drop-ins. Choose Jimmy Kimmel's for a stylish, central club on the LINQ Promenade, and LA Comedy Club for flexible showtimes and the only room that welcomes older teens. Lineups rotate constantly, so any night is a fresh show -- and since these are smaller rooms, the close seats go first. Check the booking section below for current showtimes across all five.
