Official Comedy Partner
Stand-up at the heart of the Seaport — with Laugh Boston
Laugh Boston brings the nation's top touring stand-up comedians to a state-of-the-art, 300-seat room at the corner of Summer and D Streets — in the very neighborhood that anchors Boston AI Week. In 2026, Laugh Boston joins the festival as an Official Comedy Partner.
The Laugh Boston Difference
National headliners, every week
The country's top touring comics share the stage with Boston's best local acts, with new programming every week of the year.
A state-of-the-art Seaport room
A 300-seat theater in the Westin Boston Seaport District — steps from the convention center and minutes from Boston AI Week's Seaport venues.
Repeatedly voted among Boston's best
Recognized by Boston Magazine and the Improper Bostonian as the city's best comedy venue — polished production, great sightlines, and a full bar.
Private events, built-in laughs
5,000 square feet of configurable space, including the Skyline Room, with A/V and staging included — ideal for corporate events, receptions, and team celebrations.
How to experience Laugh Boston
- Catch a headliner: Check the calendar and grab tickets — doors open an hour before showtime at the bar.
- Walk over during the Week: Laugh Boston sits in Boston AI Week's host neighborhood, an easy walk from Seaport festival venues and the Silver Line.
- Book a team night: Group rates, private shows, and full-venue rentals turn an offsite or client event into a night people remember.
- Pair it with the Seaport: Make an evening of it with dinner nearby — see the festival's Plan Your Visit guide for ideas.
Explore Laugh Boston
Laugh Boston is an Official Comedy Partner of Boston AI Week 2026 (September 24 – October 2) — a comedy home base in the festival's host neighborhood. Norm Laviolette, who leads Laugh Boston alongside Improv Asylum, serves on the Boston AI Week Board of Directors. Comedy programming during the festival will be announced on the schedule (/schedule) — see also Board & Leadership (/board). Discover upcoming shows, tickets, and private event options at Laugh Boston.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Laugh Boston?
- Laugh Boston: the Seaport's premier stand-up comedy club — Official Comedy Partner of Boston AI Week 2026, in the festival's host neighborhood.
- Why is Laugh Boston part of Boston AI Week?
- Laugh Boston is a Comedy & Entertainment partner of Boston AI Week 2026, The Festival of AI. Boston AI Week is built as a rising tide for the whole ecosystem, and partners like Laugh Boston help make the festival open, statewide, and useful to the people building AI here.
- How can I connect with Laugh Boston?
- Use the "Visit Laugh Boston" link on this page, or visit laughboston.com. You can also meet the Laugh Boston team during Boston AI Week events across Massachusetts.
- When is Boston AI Week 2026?
- Boston AI Week 2026 runs September 16 – October 28, 2026, with Core Festival Week from September 24 – October 2, 2026. Browse every session on the Boston AI Week schedule.