We are open 7 days a week, except for a few holidays (even we need a break from laughing). Doors open at 6pm most days, and sometimes earlier at weekends.
Not yet 42 years ago (1996), yet a long long time ago and certainly pre-pandemic, Rick Jenkins opened The Comedy Studio in the attic of a Chinese restaurant. Through ups and downs, through different Camberville locations – the intersection of old skool artistry and progressive viewpoints/performance – the Studio has found a long term home in Harvard Square.
The Comedy Studio remains Boston’s most unique stage for comedians and other artistic performers in an intimate and inclusive environment for theatrical lovers and performers. Winner of the “Best of Boston, Best Comedy Club” for three consecutive years by Boston Magazine.
Now under new management, a key goal of the Studio is to be “where entertainers come home” when in Boston. This inevitably means being welcoming to one and all, an occasionally eclectic mix of attitudes and a space to experiment. Entering means accepting all of humanity with tolerance, even if not agreement, yet always with a smile in your heart.
The Comedy Studio features an array of emerging and world-renowned comedic and artistic talent. But don’t take our word for it. Frank Smiley, senior producer of Conan said of The Comedy Studio, “I consider it the greatest comedy club on earth.” We agree. And we want more… we will push beyond our core of stand-up, we welcome new forms which will entertain.
Our typical line ups and schedules vary but are based around the following acts and performances:
Monday – Music / Spoken Word / Trivia
Tuesday – The biggest Open Mic in New England, jokingly called “Comedy Hell” – runs until no-one is left
Wednesday – Headliner “An hour with…”
Thursday – 3-5 people, featuring a longer set
Friday & Saturday – Top talent showcase with 5-6 people and regular drop-in special guests
Doors at 130pm / Showtime 2pm
Live Dungeons & Dragons with comedians! Trevor Dion, the game master, will guide comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Cambridge that’s home to a hidden realm of magic, where the extraordinary coexists with the ordinary.
Come and experience this live game, and perhaps, give (polite or funny) advice...Doors at 130pm / Showtime 2pm
Live Dungeons & Dragons with comedians! Trevor Dion, the game master, will guide comedians through a one-shot. This one-shot takes place in Cambridge that’s home to a hidden realm of magic, where the extraordinary coexists with the ordinary.
Come and experience this live game, and perhaps, give (polite or funny) advice or just enjoy the afternoon watching the highs, lows and see how they avoid certain death with a beverage and snack in your hand!
Featuring Trevor Dion, Mark-Anthony Lewis, Special Guests, and perhaps at times, you the audience!
Disclaimer: Please note that, while this is mostly a kid-friendly show, there will be some swearing and other PG-13 content.
2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
Enjoy jaw-dropping performances, astonishing physical feats, and laugh out loud comedy- it's a nite you won't forget! You'll marvel at extraordinary talents you'd expect to find in Vegas, not anywhere near here! Many seats are within an arm's reach of these death-defying performers, but reach for them, or you...Doors at 6pm / Show at 7pm
Enjoy jaw-dropping performances, astonishing physical feats, and laugh out loud comedy- it's a nite you won't forget! You'll marvel at extraordinary talents you'd expect to find in Vegas, not anywhere near here! Many seats are within an arm's reach of these death-defying performers, but reach for them, or you could end up with an acrobat in your Scorpion bowl! Put on by globe trotting performers Alex Feldman & Colin Campbell.
Lineup Subject to Change. Suggested 2 Item Minimum.
Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
Monday, September 1st, join UEG first Mondays. This month's show Laugh for Cash Seris 2 Round 3. This is a Gurk McGurk and Ultimate Entertainment Group (UEG) event that is not to be missed.
Lineup Subject to Change.
Suggested 2 Item Minimum.Doors at 630pm / Show at 730pm
Monday, September 1st, join UEG first Mondays. This month's show Laugh for Cash Seris 2 Round 3. This is a Gurk McGurk and Ultimate Entertainment Group (UEG) event that is not to be missed.
Lineup Subject to Change.
Suggested 2 Item Minimum.
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just...FREE ENTRY
The Globe described the night as "Comedy Hell" when we were upstairs in Somerville's Union Square. Now we're two floors down in a basement in Cambridge's Harvard Square. Under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It's even better. Enter our comedy world, whether you listen, laugh, bomb, groan, clap or just sip your beverage with a raised eyebrow... We just LOVE it.
It's an Open Mic, but there's always some pros dropping in to test new material, so it's unavoidable to have a good time - for free no less.
Doors Open 6pm. The heat starts around 7pm. Sign up sheet is [coming].
Doors at 730pm / Show at 8pm
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night...Doors at 730pm / Show at 8pm
The Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO, Netflix, late-night TV, and more right before they blow up. Expect edgy, off-the-wall humor, a dash of raunch with unexpected twists, and razor-sharp takes on the chaos of modern attitudes. Millennials and Gen Z love it for a reason—this is comedy that hits where it counts. You never know who may drop in.
Lineup: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place every Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from both...Doors at 7pm / Show at 8pm
Certified Fresh, hosted by Jack Hall, takes place every Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from both up-and-coming acts and Boston’s best comics, it’s the perfect way to enjoy guaranteed laughs and get a taste of the next big thing in comedy.
Lineup: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit and belly laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great time out, this show will have something for everyone. Join us for a night of golden performances that will leave you wanting more!
Lineup: Peter Martin, Chris Post, Kaile Krenzer, Alex Feldman, Logan O'Brien
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 9pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s...Doors at 9pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s favorite hosts shows us a top variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.
Mocktails, cocktails and your favorite poison will be available before, during and after until 1am while you hang at the bar with your friends. Or make some new friends among the audience and the performers – everyone’s friendly and they won’t bite! Watch out in case a party breaks out behind you.
You never know who may drop in. See for yourself.
Lineup: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston and beyond takes the stage. This show features a lineup of seasoned stand-up comedians, each with a unique style and perspective. From clever one-liners to outrageous stories, Comedy Gold promises an evening full of sharp wit and belly laughs. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great time out, this show will have something for everyone. Join us for a night of golden performances that will leave you wanting more!
Lineup: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Doors at 9pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late-night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s favorite...Doors at 9pm / Show at 9:30pm
Don’t worry when Saturday’s Comedy Gold is sold out – there’s The Late Night Show still to come. Boston’s best late-night comedy show, featuring today’s top comics doing jokes that only come out at night!
Spend the end of your night with us while one of The Comedy Studio’s favorite hosts shows us a top variety of some of New England’s greatest talent.
Mocktails, cocktails and your favorite poison will be available before, during and after until 1am while you hang at the bar with your friends. Or make some new friends among the audience and the comics. Everyone’s friendly and they won’t bite! Watch out in case a party breaks out behind you.
You never know who may drop in. Come see for yourself.
Lineup: TBD
Lineup Subject to Change. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
The Comedy Studio
5 John F Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States
TICKET LINK: ---->https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1424461806609
Doors at 3pm / Show at 4pm. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Laugh 'til your face hurts!
Join South Florida's favorite potty-mouth Drag Queen, Nicole Halliwell on her national tour for a night of laughs and outrageous unforgettable fun! This comedy show is extra dirty, hysterically offensive, and deliciously shady!21+ with ID only. Be warned... No one is safe...TICKET LINK: ---->https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1424461806609
Doors at 3pm / Show at 4pm. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Laugh 'til your face hurts!
Join South Florida's favorite potty-mouth Drag Queen, Nicole Halliwell on her national tour for a night of laughs and outrageous unforgettable fun! This comedy show is extra dirty, hysterically offensive, and deliciously shady!21+ with ID only. Be warned... No one is safe from the Queen of Mean! Prepare for 2 hours of dirty jokes, ruthless insults, and side-splitting laughs! "Bingo" games are optional during the comedy show and FREE to play with hilarious prizes!
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7pm. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Liam McGurk is a Massachusetts-bred comic based in Boston. He is well known throughout New England for his laid back demeanor and cerebral, creative material. Danny Devito being typecast? Workplace heroism? Teaching your son how to become an impressive, respected beefcake of a man? Liam...Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7pm. 2 Item Suggested Minimum.
Liam McGurk is a Massachusetts-bred comic based in Boston. He is well known throughout New England for his laid back demeanor and cerebral, creative material. Danny Devito being typecast? Workplace heroism? Teaching your son how to become an impressive, respected beefcake of a man? Liam covers all these subjects and more. No issue is too personal or absurd for his brain’s faulty — or is it faultless? — wiring.
Liam has performed at Thunderfest, The Cape Fear Comedy Festival, The Vail Festival, and The Rogue Island Comedy Festival. He won Massachusetts Funniest Comedian at Laugh Boston. He was the Comic In Residence at the Comedy Studio in 2018, and was the 2025 winner of The Boston Comedy Festival.
Host: Jack Hall
Lineup Subject to Change
