Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle is one of the longest-running comedy clubs in metro Detroit, founded in 1979 by Mark Ridley and based in downtown Royal Oak. National touring comedians and local favorites both rotate through the lineup.
1979
Mark Ridley
Stand-up comedy club
National touring comedians · local talent · open mics
Downtown Royal Oak
Walking distance
Mark Ridley's has been a part of Royal Oak's downtown for decades. National touring comedians regularly play the room, alongside local talent.
Dinner downtown, late show at the Castle, walk back to the room. No driving home after a few drinks — the kind of night this hotel makes effortless.
Some weekends both venues have shows you'd want to catch. Stay two nights and double up.
Address: 269 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Official site: comedycastle.com
For live show schedules, ticket links, hours, accessibility, and the latest event calendar — always go to the official site. We update this page as info changes but the official source is always current.
The Comedy Castle is one of the closest entertainment venues to Hotel Royal Oak. Late-show comedy without the Uber home is a real draw.
Stack a few stops while you're in town — everything's in metro Detroit.
Hotel Royal Oak is the boutique base for metro Detroit. Free parking. Phone-key check-in. Walkable Royal Oak.