Rounding out a complete entertainment showcase, Las Vegas has been a mainstay for comedy for decades. From large venue headliners to smaller, intimate clubs, there are plenty of comedy experiences around the Strip to take in as a local or during your visit. Over the years, MGM Resorts has played host to some of the best residencies and big name headliners on these stages.
In this article, we will take you through some of our favorite destinations and mainstay shows to visit when you are in need of a good laugh.

The 12,000 seat Michelob ULTRA Arena is part of the Mandalay Bay Resort. It’s one of the most famous venues for entertainment in Vegas, known for holding sold out concerts, sports events, and more. It has a cutting edge sound system with immersive audio, making it one of the best places to see comedy in the city. The large stage and high standards for tech are the perfect combination for when comedic acts come to town.

The MGM Grand Garden Arena is another well known place for entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip. It’s a huge, multi use venue connected to the MGM Grand. In the past, this venue has featured legendary fights, big name concerts, and major award shows. Occasionally, the arena also holds comedy events and tours. Comedians can make thousands of people laugh at once with the help of the arena’s large size and great views from every seat.

Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand is one of the most popular venues in Vegas for comedy fans. Garrett is an Emmy winning actor and comic who founded the club, and it’s the only place in the city where you can watch him perform live.
The atmosphere is cozy with classic red curtains. You can catch Brad himself performing, along with special guest appearances by other popular and up and coming comedians.
From our experience, what makes this place unique is how real it is. Garrett often appears to introduce the other performers himself. Regulars who frequent this location say it feels like being among friends as the comedians joke around on stage.

It’s difficult to talk about entertainment in Las Vegas without bringing up Carrot Top. He’s a stand up comedian famous for his bright red hair, along with silly props and inventions he brings out on stage. It’s a classic Vegas show experience that mixes humor with a unique energy you can only find while attending his show at Luxor.

We think Carrot Top is one of the most interactive and unpredictable comedy shows on the Strip. He seems to be performing with the crowd instead of acting for them, making each punchline feel like it’s only happening that one night.

Tape Face is not like any other live show experience in Las Vegas. It’s the perfect combination of physical comedy and audience interaction to make each show feel personal. Tape Face is a mime-like character that finds humor in the most ordinary things. He makes drawings and uses simple props to keep the audience on their toes with a charming lack of certainty. People in the crowd are cast as co stars in improvised skits that will make you laugh out loud without saying a word.

Mad Apple has completely changed the way comedy shows are done. Vegas is known for its Cirque de Soleil shows across the Strip, but this one is one of the most unique adult performances. It combines stand up comedy with live music, gymnastics, and more. It’s often described as where New York grit meets Vegas glam.

There’s a reason why the Las Vegas comedy scene has been around for so long and always keeps people coming back for more. On the world’s biggest stages, the biggest names in comedy shine at MGM Resorts.