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San Francisco Comedy Shows: 2025 Calendar

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ByJill Loeffler  • Updated: July 1, 2025 

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. 

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Comedy Day in San Francisco's Golden Gate ParkComedy 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 Comedy Shows

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.

Comedy Shows in July 2025

Comedy Shows in August 2025

Comedy Shows in September 2025

  • 9/5: Noel Miller at the Palace of Fine Arts
  • 9/7, 9/12 & 9/13: Taylor Tomlinson at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland
  • 9/11: Carlos Ballarta at the Palace of Fine Arts
  • 9/12: Jimmy O. Yang at The Event at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park
  • 9/13: Jimmy O. Yang at the San Jose Civic
  • 9/14: Not Dead Yet! John Cleese and The Holy Grail at 50 at the San Jose Civic
  • 9/19: Fred Armisen's Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
  • 9/25 & 9/26: Atsuko Okatsuka at The Masonic
  • 9/26 - 9/28: Marlon Wayans at the San Jose Improv
  • 9/27: Mojo Brookzz at The Palace of Fine Arts
  • 9/28: Leslie Jones at the Uptown Theatre in Napa

Comedy Shows in October 2025

  • 10/3: Kurtis Conner at The Masonic
  • 10/3: Chelsea Handler at the Blue Note Summer Sessions at the Meritage Resort in Napa
  • 10/3 - 10/5: Craig Robinson at the San Jose Improv
  • 10/4: Tom Papa at The Masonic
  • 10/4: Justin Willman at the Palace of Fine Arts
  • 10/14: Jimmy Carr at the Masonic
  • 10/16: Henry Cho at the California Theatre in San Jose
  • 10/18: Matteo Lane at the San Jose Improv
  • 10/18: Sebastian Maniscalco at The Event at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park
  • 10/19: Matt Rife at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
  • 10/24: Steve Trevino at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
  • 10/25: Kathleen Madigan at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
  • 10/25: Danae Hays at the Curran Theatre

Comedy Shows in November 2025

  • 11/1 & 11/2: Sara Millican at the Masonic
  • 11/8: David Sedaris at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
  • 11/10: Nurse Blake at the San Jose Center for The Performing Arts
  • 11/13: Modi at the Palace of Fine Arts
  • 11/20 - 11/22: John Mulaney at The Masonic
  • 11/22: Fortune Feimster at the San Jose Civic
  • 11/23: John Mulaney at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland
  • 11/23: Nate Jackson at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
  • 11/29: Daniel Tosh at The Masonic
  • 11/30: Tom Segura at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland

Comedy Shows in December 2025

  • 12/6: John Crist at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
  • 12/7: Ismo Leikola at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa
  • 12/9 - 12/11: Louis C.K. at the Masonic
  • 12/12: Iliza Shlesinger at the San Jose Civic
  • 12/16: Josh Johnson at the Fox Theater in Oakland
  • 12/19 - 12/21: D.L. Hughley at San Jose Improv

San Francisco Comedy Shows by Venue

Cobb's

Cobb's Comedy Club

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

Punchline

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. 


The Masonic

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

Eclectic Box Comedy

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. 

Find tickets and a calendar of shows on their website.


BATS Improv

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.

>> Visit their site for a list of upcoming performances

Annual Comedy Festivals & Events

SF Sketchfest

2026 Dates: TBD

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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