The Roast Battles
Tournament of Champions
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Comedy at the Carlson — Rickles Room
16 Comics. One Champion. No Mercy.
The Innerloop Blog presents Rochester’s most brutal comedy competition: The Roast Battles: Tournament of Champions! A live, winner-takes-all roast battle tournament featuring 16 comedians battling head-to-head with savage insults, ruthless comebacks, and verbal violence while the audience decides who survives.
Hosted by Shane Allen and Mark Maira of The Innerloop Podcast.
Event Info
Ages 21+ | Tickets: $29 (fees included)
Buy Tickets
Tickets are limited and previous Roast Battles have sold out.
Why You Should Go
- 16-comic tournament bracket
- Audience voting
- Fast-paced roast battles
- Rochester’s top comedians
- Unpredictable crowd energy
- One champion crowned live
If you’re looking for live comedy in Rochester, a unique date night, or one of the best things to do in Rochester NY this summer, this is the show.
This is not a clean comedy show. Expect edgy jokes, brutal insults, and a packed room.
50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610