PFM's staff from the Corporate Comedy and Concerts Team and the Management of Providence's The Vets Receiving the Honor from Rhode Island Monthly.
PFM's Lil Rhode Laugh Riot Named Best New Live Event!
PROVIDENCE, RI — Lil Rhody Laugh Riot was named Best New Live Event by Rhode Island Monthly readers during the annual Best of Rhode Island celebration on July 24th. The Best of Rhode Island celebrates The Ocean State’s best food, shopping, wellness, arts, and entertainment.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by Rhode Island Monthly readers as their Best New Live Event,” said festival organizers at The VETS and PPAC. “Lil Rhody Laugh Riot brings together a creative and collaborative spirit that is uniquely special to Providence and Rhode Island. We enjoy working with all our local partners and are excited for next year’s festival!”
The inaugural comedy festival brought over 18,000 attendees to downtown Providence between March 27–30, 2025, hosted 30 performances across 10 venues, and featured 60 comedians including Matt Rife, Kevin Hart, Josh Johnson, Leslie Jones, Hannah Berner and Aziz Ansari. The four-day event blended world-class talent with local voices while supporting dozens of local businesses, vendors, and cultural institutions.
Lil Rhody Laugh Riot returns to Providence March 26-29, 2026.
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