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San Francisco Comedy Shows: 2024 Calendar of Performances in SF
by Jill Loeffler •
You can find San Francisco comedy shows almost every night of the week.
The shows in SF range from local comedians to the most famous comedians worldwide.
If you are looking for something a bit more off-beat, you can also find improv theater and performances that include audience participation.
San Francisco is also home to large comedy festivals. One of the biggest is SF Sketchfest, which is held from mid-January to mid-February every year.
Below you will find an up-to-date list of SF comedy performances in the upcoming weeks and months. Shows are usually confirmed just a few months in advance, so check back often for additions and changes to this schedule.
Disclaimer: I receive a small commission from some of the links on this page.
Comedy Day is a free event every year in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. It features several local comedians with around five hours of comedy. This event is always in mid-September.Top Upcoming Performances
This area offers a quick look at top comedians on stage in San Francisco in the coming months. I've included ticketing details for each one.
- 11/1 & 11/2: Brian Posehn at Cobb's Comedy Club
- 11/1: Nick Swardson at the Palace of Fine Arts
- 11/4: Max Fosh - Loophole at the Palace of Fine Arts
- 11/7 - 11/9: Dana Gould at the Punch Line Comedy Club
- 11/14 & 11/15: Tommy Tiernan at the Palace of Fine Arts
- 11/16: Josh Wolf: High on Life Tour at the Palace of Fine Arts
- 11/21: Dane Cook, Fresh New Flavor at The Masonic
- 11/23: Iliza: The Get Ready Tour at The Masonic
- 11/23: Nick Cannon's Wild N' Out Live at the Chase Center
- 11/29 & 11/30: Kevin Nealon at Cobb's Comedy Club
- 12/6 & 12/7: Trae Crowder at Cobb's Comedy Club
- 12/12 & 12/13: Matteo Lane at The Masonic
- 12/13 & 12/14: Adam Conover at Cobb's Comedy Club
- 12/17: Matt Rogers at The Fillmore
- 12/28: Sarah Silverman at The Masonic
- 1/2 - 1/4: Jesus Trejo at the Punch Line Comedy Club
- 1/8 - 1/11: Tom Rhodes at the Punch Line Comedy Club
- 1/11: Jeff Arcuri at The Masonic
- 1/18: Kathy Griffin at The Masonic
- 1/24: Tom Segura at the Chase Center
- 2/1: Danae Hayes at the Curran Theatre
San Francisco Comedy Shows by Venue
Cobb's
Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of the best places to catch San Francisco comedy shows since it opened in 1982.
Located at 915 Columbus Avenue in the famous North Beach district, Cobb's is a thriving part of both old SF and the hottest nightlife. They have shows nightly.
Find out more about tickets to shows available on Ticketmaster
The club seats 400 and offers a full dinner menu and a full-service bar. Their big-name acts have included Russell Peters, Dave Chappelle, Dana Carvey, Anjelah Johnson, and more.
Punch Line Comedy Club
The Punch Line has been bringing outstanding stand-up to San Francisco since 1978. You can find top shows here six nights a week. It is located in the Financial District at 444 Battery Street, close to the Embarcadero.
Tickets to all shows at the Punch Line on Ticketmaster
Many comedy greats got their start here, including Robin Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock, and Drew Carey. Other headliners include Zach Galifianakis, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Aziz Ansari, and many more.
>> See a schedule of upcoming performances as well as tips to prepare for a show
The Masonic
Who would have guessed that inside the large, concrete, mid-century California Masonic Memorial Temple, you would find a state-of-the-art auditorium that hosts fabulous San Francisco comedy shows?
It was built in 1958 as a Free Masons meeting place, and the recently renovated venue now boasts a tiered general admission open floor that gives it a capacity of 3,300.
Tickets on Ticketmaster to all shows
In addition to comedy performances by stars like Kathy Griffin and Lewis Black, the Masonic hosts several comedy shows as well as concerts each month. They're located across from Grace Cathedral on California Street.
Eclectic Box
Head to SF's Mission district to check out Eclectic Box for something a little more independent and off-beat.
This intimate 70-seat theater has been bringing live theater and improv and sketch comedy to the Bay Area since 2023, when it took over from Stage Werx.
They have shows from Thursday to Sunday each week. Take in a show at 446 Valencia Street.
BATS Improv
BATS Improv is San Francisco's longest-running improv comedy theater group.
Each show is unique, using audience suggestions and participation.
Some of their top shows include head-to-head improv battles (a local favorite), murder mysteries, and musicals.
This mix of comedy and theater will surely be a night to remember. BATS is located in the Bayfront Theater, Suite 350 on the 3rd floor of the Landmark Building B in the Fort Mason Center.
Annual Comedy Festivals & Events
SF Sketchfest
2025 Dates: January 16 to February 2
SF Sketchfest is a popular comedy festival that offers a wide range of performances at several venues throughout San Francisco.
Every day from mid-January to early February, you can watch hilarious skits, enjoy improv performances, and see solo comedians showcase their best stand-up acts.
In addition, this festival includes live radio events, podcasts, and in-person tributes and salutes. The film screenings, music-meets-comedy and interactive events and game shows are also very popular.
Performers often include comedians such as Dave Barry, Jeff Goldblum, Alan Arkin, Billy Crystal, and Kevin McDonald.
Comedy Day
2025 Date: TBD
Another fun comedy event in San Francisco is Comedy Day. This one day event offers several hours of free comedy from local comedians.
It's their way of giving back to the San Francisco community.
The event is held in Golden Gate Park every September. It usually runs from noon to 5 pm.
>> Visit their site to learn more
More Upcoming Events in San Francisco
Click the links below for additional events each month in San Francisco.
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