Due to Coronavirus concerns, all Comedy Oakland shows have been canceled effective immediately. We take the health and safety of our audiences members, comedians, restaurant staff, and community seriously, and urge everyone to continue to follow the guidelines set forth by public health officials. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates when pertinent. Please join our mailing list to receive updates in your inbox. We hope to be laughing with everyone soon again.
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Winner of 2016, 2018 & 2019 "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 hidden fees, no tolls to pay, and no parking hassles as free street parking is easily 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. We have 5 shows every week
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PHOTO GALLERY
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)
Read more reviews on: YELP | FACEBOOK | GOOGLE | TRIPADVISOR
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)
Read more reviews on: YELP | FACEBOOK | GOOGLE | TRIPADVISOR
SEATING CHART
(Click on the blue camera icon to see a 360-degree view)
PICK YOUR SEATS (RESERVED TABLES)
GENERAL ADMISSION
We seat from front to back. This is to minimize disruptions to the show from late arrivals.
GROUP SEATING
** You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time, after which group seating is not guaranteed.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
We will try our best to accommodate your requests for seating but please remember that we run over 250 shows a year and optimize the seating for a better experience for everyone.
- Private Table for 2: Your own private table for 2.
- Front & Center Table: 2 seats on either side of the "Front & Center Table". Buy all Front & Center tickets online to reserve a table for 4.
- VIP Booth: 4 booth seats towards the middle of the room.
GENERAL ADMISSION
We seat from front to back. This is to minimize disruptions to the show from late arrivals.
GROUP SEATING
- If your group has bought tickets under 1 name we will automatically reserve group seating for you.
- If tickets are purchased separately then let us know your show date/time, group size, and ticket purchaser names, and we will reserve group seating for you.
- All tables are setup for 4-5 people. If you are less than 4 in a group, come ready to make new friends.
- If you are more than 5 in a group, we will seat you in adjacent tables.
- If your group purchase is a mix of Reserved Tables and General Admission tickets we will figure out the optimum seating arrangement for your group.
- If you are unsure of which combination of tickets to purchase, email us your group size and we will suggest options.
** You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time, after which group seating is not guaranteed.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
We will try our best to accommodate your requests for seating but please remember that we run over 250 shows a year and optimize the seating for a better experience for everyone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I ORDER FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE SHOW?
YES. Click here to View Menu
HOW EARLY CAN WE ARRIVE?
We start seating people 30 minutes before showtime for the early shows and 15-30 minutes before showtime on the late shows.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE?
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online, they are slightly cheaper plus there is no transaction fee. Once we sell out online we won't have any tickets available to sell at the door.
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND / CANCELLATION / TRANSFER POLICY?
We will refund your tickets minus any applicable fees as much as possible. If a show is cancelled we will inform everyone as soon as we know and refund the full amount. We are unable to transfer tickets from one show to another on our ticketing platform. If you need to transfer your purchase to a different show just initiate a refund request, we will process it, and you can purchase your tickets again.
IS THE SHOWROOM WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
NO. You will have to walk up a flight of stairs.
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 to tie you to your chair and tape your mouth during the show.
ARE THE COMEDIANS FUNNY?
That's for you to decide, but most people seem to think so. Check out our reviews on Yelp, Facebook, Google, and TripAdvisor.
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.
HOW DOES ONE PERFORM ON YOUR SHOWS?
Check our booking information here.
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS STILL NOT ANSWERED?
Email info@ComedyOakland.com
YES. Click here to View Menu
HOW EARLY CAN WE ARRIVE?
We start seating people 30 minutes before showtime for the early shows and 15-30 minutes before showtime on the late shows.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE?
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online, they are slightly cheaper plus there is no transaction fee. Once we sell out online we won't have any tickets available to sell at the door.
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND / CANCELLATION / TRANSFER POLICY?
We will refund your tickets minus any applicable fees as much as possible. If a show is cancelled we will inform everyone as soon as we know and refund the full amount. We are unable to transfer tickets from one show to another on our ticketing platform. If you need to transfer your purchase to a different show just initiate a refund request, we will process it, and you can purchase your tickets again.
IS THE SHOWROOM WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
NO. You will have to walk up a flight of stairs.
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 to tie you to your chair and tape your mouth during the show.
ARE THE COMEDIANS FUNNY?
That's for you to decide, but most people seem to think so. Check out our reviews on Yelp, Facebook, Google, and TripAdvisor.
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.
HOW DOES ONE PERFORM ON YOUR SHOWS?
Check our booking information here.
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS STILL NOT ANSWERED?
Email info@ComedyOakland.com
BOOK A SHOW
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Want to book a show for a corporate event / client appreciation event / fundraiser / birthday / anniversary / graduation / bachelor / bachelorette / retirement / fraternity / sorority / meetup? We can make it a fun event for you with food, drinks, and comedy! Email us with your desired date, time, group size, and any additional information.
* seating capacity 70 |
THE TEAM
Meet the folks that bring you 250+ shows featuring 450+ comedians entertaining 10,000+ audiences for 400+ hours every year!
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. |
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. |
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. |
BLOGS
Comedy Clubs in San Francisco Bay Area - an objective comparison
Looking for a Comedy Club in San Francisco Bay Area? Here’s an objective look at all 8 comedy clubs spread across the San Francisco Bay Area.
But first, a quick note to acknowledge that comedy is very highly subjective. So often I have seen one person laugh uncontrollably while their companion wonders why. So when someone publishes a list of best comedians or best comedy clubs, I take it with a boulder of salt. There are lots of websites publishing lists of Top 10 Comedy Clubs in the Bay Area, counting them down from 10 to 1, on subjective descriptions and details. Since I haven’t seen any objective comparison, I decided to provide one myself. Let me know in the comments below what you think of this attempt to objectively compare all the Comedy Clubs in San Francisco Bay Area.
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Looking for a Comedy Club in San Francisco Bay Area? Here’s an objective look at all 8 comedy clubs spread across the San Francisco Bay Area.
But first, a quick note to acknowledge that comedy is very highly subjective. So often I have seen one person laugh uncontrollably while their companion wonders why. So when someone publishes a list of best comedians or best comedy clubs, I take it with a boulder of salt. There are lots of websites publishing lists of Top 10 Comedy Clubs in the Bay Area, counting them down from 10 to 1, on subjective descriptions and details. Since I haven’t seen any objective comparison, I decided to provide one myself. Let me know in the comments below what you think of this attempt to objectively compare all the Comedy Clubs in San Francisco Bay Area.
Read more...
Why Comedy Oakland is one of the Best Comedy Clubs in San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco has a rich history of comedy. The early years saw comedians like Robin Williams & Dana Carvey performing regularly at Holy City Zoo. Lenny Bruce dished out his edgy stuff at The Purple Onion. Over the decades comedy clubs started springing (and disappearing) from the city and its surrounding areas. Some simply shut down (The Green Room at Fisherman’s Wharf), while some couldn’t find their footing in the city (Hollys Comedy Club on Van Ness).
Read more...
San Francisco has a rich history of comedy. The early years saw comedians like Robin Williams & Dana Carvey performing regularly at Holy City Zoo. Lenny Bruce dished out his edgy stuff at The Purple Onion. Over the decades comedy clubs started springing (and disappearing) from the city and its surrounding areas. Some simply shut down (The Green Room at Fisherman’s Wharf), while some couldn’t find their footing in the city (Hollys Comedy Club on Van Ness).
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CONTACT US
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Address: 1628 Webster St, Oakland CA 94612
Phone: 510.214.2626
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