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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 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! |
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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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I ORDER FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE SHOW?
YES. You can order off the menu and there is no drink minimum.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE?
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online for a faster, easier experience on arrival at the show. You don't need to print tickets, just check in with an ID.
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.
IS THE SHOWROOM WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
YES. The showroom is wheelchair accessible. There is elevator access to the restrooms.
CAN I PICK MY SEATS?
NO. Seats are assigned on arrival. For group seating, if your tickets are all under 1 name, we will reserve your seats together. If tickets are purchased separately, email us your group size and ticket buyers names, and we will reserve your seats together.
HOW EARLY CAN WE ARRIVE?
We start seating people 30 minutes before showtime.
ARE THE COMEDIANS FUNNY?
That's for you to decide, but most people seem to think so. Check out our reviews on Yelp, Facebook, and Google.
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 / CANCELLATION / TRANSFER POLICY?
We will refund your tickets minus any applicable fees with no questions asked. If you are unable to attend a show and unable to initiate a refund, email us for alternate resolution.
DO YOU SELL GIFT CARDS?
YES. Click here to purchase gift cards.
HOW DOES ONE PERFORM ON YOUR SHOWS?
Check our booking information here.
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS STILL NOT ANSWERED?
You sound like trouble! Email info@ComedyOakland.com
YES. You can order off the menu and there is no drink minimum.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE?
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online for a faster, easier experience on arrival at the show. You don't need to print tickets, just check in with an ID.
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.
IS THE SHOWROOM WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
YES. The showroom is wheelchair accessible. There is elevator access to the restrooms.
CAN I PICK MY SEATS?
NO. Seats are assigned on arrival. For group seating, if your tickets are all under 1 name, we will reserve your seats together. If tickets are purchased separately, email us your group size and ticket buyers names, and we will reserve your seats together.
HOW EARLY CAN WE ARRIVE?
We start seating people 30 minutes before showtime.
ARE THE COMEDIANS FUNNY?
That's for you to decide, but most people seem to think so. Check out our reviews on Yelp, Facebook, and Google.
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 / CANCELLATION / TRANSFER POLICY?
We will refund your tickets minus any applicable fees with no questions asked. If you are unable to attend a show and unable to initiate a refund, email us for alternate resolution.
DO YOU SELL GIFT CARDS?
YES. Click here to purchase gift cards.
HOW DOES ONE PERFORM ON YOUR SHOWS?
Check our booking information here.
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS STILL NOT ANSWERED?
You sound like trouble! Email info@ComedyOakland.com
BOOK A SHOW
Want to book a LIVE or ONLINE show for your 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 bring you 250+ shows featuring 400+ comedians entertaining 10,000+ audiences 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 comedy shows in America. |