Comedy Clubs in Washington, DC

The DC Improv

Bar / Comedy Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Ever since DC native Dave Chappelle and budding comedienne Ellen DeGeneres took the stage at The DC Improv when it first opened in 1992, the comedy club has remained the city’s premier spot to catch quality stand-up. Hosting a mix of well-known and local talent, the basement venue draws a steady stream of tourists and anyone ... more

1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Baltimore Comedy Factory (Baltimore, MD)

Comedy Club

Info Baltimore Comedy Factory is the city’s premier comedy club and is located among some of Baltimore’s most popular nightlife destinations in the Power Plant Live complex. The venue offers a spacious and comfortable showroom with generously sized tables as well as a beach themed, fully stocked bar. There is ... more

6 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202

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The Comedy Spot

Comedy Club

Info Structured like sporting matches, ComedySportz improv shows involve teams trying to out-funny each other. The Comedy Spot in Arlington, VA is the franchise’s home in DC. The ComedySportz troupe shares the space with other comedians, including fellow resident troupe The Blue Show. Weekly improv at The Comedy Spot features ... more

4238 Wilson Blvd # 3104
Arlington, VA 22203

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Arlington Drafthouse (Arlington, VA)

Comedy Club / Theater

2903 Columbia Pike

Arlington, VA 22204

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The DC Improv - Bar | Comedy Club | Restaurant in DC

It’s easy to poke fun at Washington, DC, and with a plethora of comedy clubs in the District, comedians certainly don’t pull any punches when riffing on the nation’s political climate.

DC comedy natives include legends like Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K., and up-and-coming star Whitney Cummings was raised in Georgetown.

One of the best Washington, DC comedy clubs is the DC Improv. First opened in 1992, the club helped launch the careers of Ellen DeGeneres and Dave Chappelle and continues to book the hottest touring acts in the country as well as local favorites.

For some serious political humor, the Capitol Steps comedy troupe plays at the Ronald Reagan Building on Friday and Saturday nights, and entertains stressed out staffers and camera-happy tourists alike with off-color commentary on the day’s political news.

Over in Penn Quarter, the Riot Act Comedy Theater has shows throughout the week in addition to a school for comedic wannabes.

If you’re looking for comedy clubs in Washington, DC you’ll always have plenty of options. Make it a date night. Celebrate a birthday. Bring out the bachelorettes. Or just come to cheer up. No matter what your mood or what the occasion might be, the comedy clubs in DC will leave you laughing and longing for more.