The 4th Annual San Diego Comedy Festival is Ready to Crack You Up

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Witness some of the funniest people in our country perform live at San Diego’s Comedy Festival, January 23rd-29th!

In past years we’ve seen hilarious performances from the likes of Kevin Pollak, Donnell Rawlings and more as they compete against each other for cash prizes and the most laughs!

Over the course of 5 days the festival will feature:

  • Comedy shows and contests
  • TV and radio personalities
  • Celebrity comedians
  • Guest speakers
  • Prizes, giveaways and more

2017 is the festival’s fourth year and its timing (shortly after the Presidential inauguration) couldn’t be better.

Here’s a quick recap of locations hosting comedy shows in partnership with the event throughout the week. All official SDCF rounds, semi-finals and final competitions are held at The Comedy Palace.

Click the link below for specific location dates, ticket prices and more information.

  • The Comedy Palace
  • Home & Away Sports Bar
  • Bay Bridge Brewing
  • Winston’s
  • Twiggs University Heights
  • Lestat’s Coffee House
  • Tremont St. Sports Bar
  • Phileas Foggs
  • Red’s Saloon
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