The live experience
What reaches the room
Rogue Island Comedy Festival is a Rhode Island-originated comedy celebration founded in 2015 by Doug Key and Katie Latimer. Produced and staged across Memorial Day Weekend (spring edition) and Columbus Day Weekend (fall edition) in Newport County, RI, the festival showcases a mix of national headliners and local talent, celebrating the vibrant storytelling and stand-up scene of New England. The festival's Spring and Fall editions rotate through a curated slate of venues and bring audiences together for multi-day shows, workshops, and intimate performances.