For 25 years, the Boston Comedy Festival has been a launchpad for top
stand-up talent, and this years 25th Annual Comedy Contest is bigger
than ever! The final eight comedians, narrowed from a 72-comic field,
will battle for a $7,000 grand prize, delivering razor-sharp wit and
high-energy performances before a live audience and esteemed judges.
Along with the competition, we will honor our 2025 award recipients:
Ryan Hamilton (Comedian of the Year), a Netflix and late-night
favorite known for his sharp, observational humor, and Billy Gardell
(Lifetime Achievement Award), star of Bob Hearts Abishola and Mike &
Molly. The night will be hosted by Tony Viveiros, a Boston comedy
legend with TV credits including Seinfeld and Conan. Dont miss this
historic night of laughter! GENERAL ADMISSION ALL AGES
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