COVID RULES

  1. You must present proof of vaccination in order to attend the show. You can provide the physical card or a digital copy (get your digital copy here myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov). No entry without proof of vaccination.
  2. You must mask up during the show (as much as possible, except when eating / drinking).
  3. Seating is at 50% capacity.
  4. Hand sanitizer stations are available at the venue.
  5. If you are unwell or running a temperature, please do not attend the show. Initiate a refund. We are processing all refunds with no questions asked.
Winner of 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021  "Best Place for Comedy"  - East Bay Express Reader's Poll, Comedy Oakland features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, and have performed on every habitable continent! 

There are no drink minimums, no ticket  transaction fees, no tolls to pay, and free street parking is available around the block.

Founded in May 2009, Comedy Oakland has featured in SF Chronicle (India-born stand-up builds comedy utopia in Oakland), ABC7, KPFA 94.1FM, SF Examiner & East Bay Express.

​Come and experience live comedy at its finest!

Want to perform on our shows? Read this first.

UPCOMING SHOWS

* Comedian lineups correct as of publish date and subject to change without notice

FAN REVIEWS

Comedy Oakland provides a great evening filled with laughter, food, and drinks. - Katie C. (San Diego)

I love this place. It is by far the best comedy club in the Bay Area. - Parveen B. (San Rafael)

I had seen comedy in a couple of other places in Oakland, but this one is definitely the best. - John Z. (Oakland)

Took my out of town family of 6 here for some live entertainment and it did not disappoint. Wow...I'll be back.. - Priya S. (Tampa, FL)

Comedy Oakland is well deserving of their title of Best Place for Comedy. After discovering this little gem I have been coming back every week for almost a month. - Marcus H. (Oakland)
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BOOK A SHOW

​​​Want to book a show for a corporate event / client appreciation event / fundraiser / meetup? Email us with your desired date, time, group size, and we will make it a fun event for you. These folks did, and so can you!

THE TEAM

Meet the folks that brought you 250 shows featuring 400 comedians entertaining 10,000 audiences for 400 hours every year!
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SAMSON KOLETKAR
Founder of Comedy Oakland, ​Samson is the world's only Indian Jewish Standup Comedian. He has been featured on NBC, CBS, NPR, SF Chronicle and has performed all over USA, Canada & India.

On his very first Comedy Oakland show on May 1st 2009, the headliner didn't show up! He's still managed to run shows every single week since.
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IRA SUMMER
Ira decided the comedy scene really needed another middle-aged Jew from New Jersey.

A 2-time finalist in the U.S. Comedy Contest, Ira has performed at The World Series of Comedy Main Event multiple times, & has performed in 25 states across the U.S.
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BEN FELDMAN
SF Weekly's "Comic To Watch" with a dry wit that was praised by Robin Williams himself, Ben brings a cool East Coast charm to Bay Area stages. ​

Ben joined the Comedy Oakland team to complete the trifecta of Jews running a Comedy Club in America.

CONTACT US
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Address: The Washington Inn, 495 10th St, Oakland CA 94607
​Phone: 510.214.2626
​(For a faster response send us an email, text, or facebook message)
No Drink Minimums! No ticket Transaction Fees! No Tolls! Free Street Parking!