8th Annual Oakland Comedy Festival Late Show - Fri Oct 16 2026

Experience live standup comedy at its finest. No drink minimums. No hidden fees. Best Comedy Night Winner in East Bay Express Reader's Poll. Comedy Oakland is the Bay Area’s longest-running independent stand-up comedy show, delivering live comedy in Oakland since 2009. Voted “Best Comedy Night” in the East Bay Express Readers’ Poll from 2016-2025, we present a rotating lineup of local and touring comedians - industry pros, rising stars, and diverse voices shaping today’s comedy scene. Our performers have appeared on TV and radio, performed at major comedy festivals and leading comedy clubs, and taken the stage across the country and around the world. Unlike traditional comedy clubs, there are no drink minimums and no hidden fees. No tolls required for a great night of live stand-up. Free street parking is typically available nearby. Comedian-owned and comedian-run, Comedy Oakland has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, ABC7, KPFA 94.1FM, SF Examiner, and East Bay Express. Every week on the Embarcadero Waterfront, Comedy Oakland is where the Bay Area comes to laugh. CAN I ORDER FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE SHOW? Click here to view the Food and Drink menu IS THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTION? YES. We recommend 18+. If you are under 18 and accompanied by an adult who doesn’t mind it, we won’t mind it. If you are too young to sit quietly in one place for 90 minutes we’ll be happy to tie you to your chair and tape your mouth during the show. IS THE SHOWROOM WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NO. ARE THE COMEDIANS FUNNY? That's for you to decide, but most people seem to think so. Check out our reviews on Yelp and Google WHO IS PERFORMING ON THE SHOW? Check the calendar WHAT ARE THE HOUSE RULES? No heckling. No video recording. No flash photography. No talking / texting / socializing on your phones during the show. No Alpacas. WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY? We will refund your tickets, minus any applicable fees, with no questions asked. If you are unable to attend a show, you can reuse your unused tickets for a future show. Email us for details. DO YOU SELL GIFT CARDS? YES. Click here to purchase gift cards. WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS STILL NOT ANSWERED? You sound like trouble! Email [email protected]