Cutthroat Barbers · The Heights
Live at the Barbershop: Houston
BYOB stand up comedy in a real working Heights barbershop. Secret lineups, touring comics, Texas stand ups, and 40 first-come seats on Friday nights and Saturdays.
- Friday Nights
- Saturday 7PM
- BYOB / 21+
THIS WEEKEND'S SHOWS
Live at the Barbershop Houston: Stand Up Comedy in a Real Barbershop · BYOB
Friday night in the Heights. Secret lineup, BYOB, no drink minimum.
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Live at the Barbershop Houston: Stand Up Comedy in a Real Barbershop · BYOB
Friday night in the Heights. Secret lineup, BYOB, no drink minimum.
BUY 8:30PM TICKETS
Live at the Barbershop Houston: Stand Up Comedy in a Real Barbershop · BYOB
Friday night in the Heights. Secret lineup, BYOB, no drink minimum.
BUY 8:30PM TICKETS
Live at the Barbershop Houston: Stand Up Comedy in a Real Barbershop · BYOB
Friday night in the Heights. Secret lineup, BYOB, no drink minimum.
BUY 8:30PM TICKETS
Live at the Barbershop Houston: Stand Up Comedy in a Real Barbershop · BYOB
Friday night in the Heights. Secret lineup, BYOB, no drink minimum.
BUY 8:30PM TICKETS Live at the Barbershop Houston: Stand Up Comedy in a Real Barbershop · BYOB
Friday night in the Heights. Secret lineup, BYOB, no drink minimum.
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Want first access before the room sells out?
The Heights room has about 40 seats. Drop your email and phone number and we will send Houston-only show drops, added dates, and last-minute seat releases.
Good to Know
The Show
Live at the Barbershop is an underground comedy show born in NYC's East Village. After nearly a decade and over 2,000 shows, the same format is now in Houston: stand up comedy inside a real barbershop, with a secret lineup of professional comedians.
The show takes place at Cutthroat Barbers on W 19th Street in The Heights, with roughly 40 seats, BYOB, and no traditional comedy club distance between the audience and the comics.
What to Expect
Built for the Room
The Heights room is intentionally small: roughly 40 seats, comics close enough for real crowd work, and a show pace built for a barbershop after hours.
Secret Lineups
We do not announce names in advance. Houston lineups are built from touring comics, strong Texas stand ups, and guests from the broader Live at the Barbershop network.
BYOB Night Out
Bring beer, wine, or canned cocktails. There is no bar, no drink minimum, and no corkage fee. Standard Texas alcohol laws apply.
Comedy in The Heights
The show is on W 19th Street near Yale, in the middle of one of Houston's easiest neighborhoods for a low-key night out. Bring your own drinks, grab seats early, and expect the room to feel closer to a private show than a club.
The format is simple: a working barbershop becomes a compact comedy room after hours. You get the exact venue, live ticket links, parking notes, BYOB policy, age requirement, and show schedule before buying.
Past Performers Across Live at the Barbershop
Houston is new. This list reflects the broader Live at the Barbershop network, not a claim that every comic has appeared in Houston.
Brett Goldstein
Ted Lasso · HBO
Roy Wood Jr.
The Daily Show · CNN
Andrew Schulz
Netflix · Brilliant Idiots
Tim Dillon
Netflix · The Tim Dillon Show
Shane Gillis
Netflix · SNL
Mark Normand
Netflix · The Tonight Show
Taylor Tomlinson
Netflix · After Midnight
Hannah Berner
Netflix · Bravo
Ramy Youssef
Hulu · HBO
Judah Friedlander
30 Rock · Netflix
Ari Shaffir
Netflix · Comedy Central
Joe List
Netflix · Late Night
Sean Patton
Comedy Central · Peacock
Talent from the wider show network has been seen on Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central, The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Conan, Hulu, and Amazon.
The Venue
Cutthroat Barbers
244 W 19th St
Houston, TX 77008
Home of Live at the Barbershop Houston in The Heights, Houston
Cutthroat Barbers, 244 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
Near Yale St on W 19th St
Street parking is available on 19th St and nearby Heights blocks. Arrive 15-20 minutes early.
Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Seating is first come, first served.
FAQs
Is this a BYOB comedy show in Houston?
Yes. Live at the Barbershop Houston is fully BYOB. Bring your own beer, wine, or canned cocktails. There is no bar at the venue, no drink minimum, and no corkage fee. Standard Texas alcohol laws apply.
Where is the Houston venue?
Live at the Barbershop Houston runs at Cutthroat Barbers, 244 W 19th St, in the Heights. The barbershop becomes a comedy room after hours. Closest cross street is Yale.
Who performs at the Houston shows?
Lineups are kept secret until showtime. Houston shows feature a mix of touring comedians, Texas stand ups, and guests from the broader Live at the Barbershop network. Across our shows, past performers have included Brett Goldstein, Roy Wood Jr., Andrew Schulz, Tim Dillon, Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, Taylor Tomlinson, Hannah Berner, Ramy Youssef, and more.
How long is the show?
Around 70 to 75 minutes with no intermission. Five to six comedians doing short sets.
What's the age requirement?
21 and over. Bring valid photo ID.
How does seating work?
40 seats, first come first served. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Arrive early to grab your spot, the front row is right there with the comics.
Is there parking?
Street parking is available on 19th Street and surrounding blocks in the Heights. There are also small lots nearby. Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early to find a spot.
Are tickets available at the door?
The Houston room has 40 seats. Limited walk-up tickets may be available for shows that are not sold out, but reserving online is the only way to ensure a seat.
Can I book a private show in Houston?
Yes. We do private comedy shows for birthdays, corporate events, and group bookings in Houston. Email [email protected] or use the private events form on the site for a quote.
Don't Miss Out
The Houston room is small. Reserve your seats online or join the list for added dates and seat releases.