Sketchfest San Francisco 2024
SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, is a cult favorite among comedy lovers. It’s a celebration of all things hilariously unconventional and one hell of a good time. Sketchfest is a hodgepodge of stand-up comedians, sketch groups, improv troupes, and the occasionally unclassifiable act, all converging in the heart of San Francisco.
Launched in 2001, Sketchfest started as a grassroots movement by comedy aficionados, and has since ballooned into a highly anticipated annual event in San Francisco. The festival’s charm lies in its eclectic mix – from big-name headliners to up-and-coming, avant-garde performers, ensuring there’s something to tickle every funny bone. This year’s lineup features a great list of comedians including David Cross, Weird Al Yankovich, W. Kamau Bell, Cedrick Yarbrough, Paul Giamatti, Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, Puddles Pity Party, Margaret Cho, Eric Idle and David Foley.
What sets Sketchfest apart is its commitment to comedy as an art form. It’s a platform where comedians experiment and push boundaries, often blending different comedy genres to create something truly unique. The festival is not just about laughs; it’s about experiencing the pulse of contemporary comedy in all its forms.
As for the 2024 lineup, expect the unexpected. Sketchfest is known for its surprise acts and unexpected collaborations. The schedule, meticulously curated, is a cornucopia of comedy acts spread across various venues, each with its own vibe and audience.
Whether you’re a die-hard comedy nerd or a casual fan looking for a good time, SF Sketchfest is the place to be. It’s not just a festival; it’s a communal experience where laughter, creativity, and a touch of the bizarre come together in perfect harmony.
For a detailed look at the SF Sketchfest 2024 schedule, visit their official website here. The site provides all the necessary information about showtimes, venues, and tickets, ensuring you don’t miss out on a single laugh.
Sketchfest 2024 Lineup
January 18 (Thursday)
7:30PM: Eric Idle but Jeff B. Davis
January 19 (Friday)
7PM: BriTANick with Business Casual (w/ Brian McElhaney, Business Casual and Nick Kocher)
7PM: Joel Kim Booster & Friends (w/ Zainab Johnson, Diana Hong, Paige Weldon and Joel Kim Booster)
7PM: Marie Faustin in YUCK: An Hour of Good Jokes and Bad Dates
7PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: (w/ Chad Opitz, Ify Nwadiwe and Paige Weldon)
7PM: Solomon Georgio / Sydnee Washington
7PM: Beverly Live! with Jamie Denbo
7PM: David Wain’s World of Wonder: a night of magic, comedy, music and other delights
7PM: Jeopargay! with Spike Einbinder and Honey Pluton
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:15PM: Hilarious Habibis
8PM: The Red Room Orchestra play “The Lost Boys” Soundtrack, with special guests Tim Cappello and Alex Winter
9:30PM: Girl God, with Nori Reed
9:30PM: Joel Kim Booster & Friends
9:30PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Ify Nwadiwe & Paige Weldon
9:30PM: Sketchfest Sets
9:30PM: Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip
9:30PM: RISK! with Kevin Allison
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
9:45PM: David Cross & Friends
9:45PM: Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
9:45PM: Maniac Bowl
January 20 (Saturday)
12PM: The State: Hits and Misses
3PM: Will You Accept This Rose
4PM: Supermarried
4PM: Celebrity Autobiography
7PM: Drunk Theatre
7PM: David Cross & Friends
7PM: Desi Comedy Fest
7PM: Everything’s Great!
7PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Greg Barris & Mike Drucker
7PM: Zainab Johnson
7PM: Celebrity Autobiography
7PM: Sydnee Washington: How To Start A Fire
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:15PM: ¿Donde Esta Mi Comedy?
8PM: Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Ken Marino and David Wain
9:30PM: The Big Team
9:30PM: MESS with Marie Faustin and Sydnee Washington
9:30PM: Dulcé Sloan
9:30PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Greg Barris & Mike Drucker
9:30PM: Sketchfest Sets
9:30PM: “Destroy All Neighbors”: Screening & Conversation
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
9:45PM: Locals Only!
9:45PM: Tinder Live with Lane Moore and guest David Cross
9:45PM: Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist
January 21 (Sunday)
11AM: Mo Willems & The Storytime All-Stars Live
12:30PM: RISK! presents What’s Your Story? with Kevin Allison
1PM: An Afternoon with Amber Ruffin: An SF Sketchfest Tribute
1PM: “The Wrong Guy” Screening & Reunion
3PM: Doug Loves Movies
4PM: The Pen Pals Podcast with Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk
5PM: Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show
5PM: Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship
5PM: Ever Mainard: OTTIS
5:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7PM: Stupid Songs and Stories with Kevin McDonald
7PM: Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley
7PM: The Benson Movie Interruption: Fast X
7:30PM: Celebrity Drop-In with Anna Roisman and Ben Fisher
7:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
8PM: Sketchfest Sets
8PM: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Let’s Make a Poop!
January 23 (Tuesday)
7:30PM: Kids In The Hall: Unplugged
7:30PM: Ask A Magician
January 24 (Wednesday)
7:30PM: Kids In The Hall: Scenes They Wouldn’t Let Us Do
7:30PM: Talking Simpsons
January 25 (Thursday)
7PM: Aaron Chen
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:30PM: How Long Gone w/ Chris Black and Jason Stewart
7:30PM: An Hour with Josh Johnson
7:30PM: Clare O’Kane Album Recording, with an opening set by Eugene Mirman
7:30PM: Jena Friedman: Not Funny
7:30PM: Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole in KING
8PM: Pylon Reenactment Society / Kelley Stoltz
9:30PM: Edinburgh Spotlight: Chris Turner: Vegas, Baby!
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
January 26 (Friday)
7PM: The Black Version
7PM: The Flop House: A Podcast About Bad Movies
7PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Clare O’Kane & Mo Welch
7PM: The Setup
7PM: freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
7PM: Red, White and Blue-Pilled starring Jon Daly as Johnny Doily
7PM: Knees Up with Chris Turner
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:15PM: Resistance is Fertile
7:30PM: Stuff You Should Know
9PM: Jon Glaser’s Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog
9:30PM: Found Footage Festival Volume 10: Popcorn ClassicsUpright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT
9:30PM: The Chonga Girls
9:30PM: Robby Hoffman
9:30PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Clare O’Kane & Mo Welch
9:30PM: Sketchfest Sets
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
9:45PM: Killer Lineup
9:45PM: Mirthquake
9:45PM: freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
January 27 (Saturday)
12PM: Okay, Who Did It? with Jo Firestone
1PM: Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma
3PM: Dub-a-Dub-Dub
3PM: I Love My Kid, But…
3PM: Office Hours East
3PM: The Gateway Show
4PM: Judge John Hodgman
7PM: “Futurama” 25th Anniversary Spectacular
7PM: Theme Park Improv
7PM: Too Far with Rachel Kaly and Robby Hoffman
7PM: Cornpops and Space Lasers — Political Standup with Nato Green and Francesca Fiorentini
7PM: Self Help Me with Jenny Yang: A Competitive Self-Care Comedy Show
7PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Mohanad Elshieky & Joyelle Nicole Johnson
7PM: Stop Joking for 100 Years and Other Requests From My Kid (Stories of Parenting and Childhood)
7PM: freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
7PM: Black Men Can’t Jump presents: Minority Rules
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:15PM: Blabbermouth
8PM: Porchlight: A Storytelling Series
8:30PM: Maria Bamford
8:30PM: Jacki Kashian • Maria Bamford • Olivia Flood-Wylie
9:30PM: “Futurama” 25th Anniversary Spectacular
9:30PM: Dinosaur Improv
9:30PM: Gethard & Sagher
9:30PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Mohanad Elshieky & Joyelle Nicole Johnson
9:30PM: Sketchfest Sets
9:30PM: A Close Shave with Heaven: A Super Serious Night of Poetry & Comedy, with Derrick Brown & Friends
9:30PM: Solo Spotlight: Brittany Carney: Kingdom Phylum Ass / Rachel Kaly’s Hospital Hour
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
9:45PM: Raining Comedy: A Pacific Northwest Showcase
9:45PM: freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
9:45PM: Derek and Simon (and Bob): An SF Sketchfest Tribute Celebration
January 28 (Sunday)
1PM: Avatar: Braving The Elements
3PM: Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo
3PM: Outtake-o-Rama: Infamous Celebrity Outtakes
5PM: Music Night
5PM: freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
5PM: Teeny Tiny with Joey Greer
5:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7PM: The Bitchuation Room
7PM: The Greatest Generation: The Share Your Embarrassment Tour
7:30PM: Solo Spotlight: Chris Smith: Acting in a Time Such as This / Dandy: Man of the Year
7:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
8PM: An Evening with Whitmer Thomas
8PM: Epic Rap Battles of History
8PM: Sketchfest Sets
January 30 (Tuesday)
7:30PM: Exploration: LIVE! with Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-LaitmanBattle of the Wizards: Magicians vs. Mentalists
8PM: The Red Room Orchestra play the “Harold and Maude” Soundtrack
January 31 (Wednesday)
7:30PM: Killing My Lobster – Cam Wyllie
7:30PM: Brett Gelman: INAPPROPRIATION
7:30PM: Comedy Rodeo with Hayden Kristal
8PM: The Red Room Orchestra play the music of “Twin Peaks” and more with very special Tribute guest Kyle MacLachlan Live in Person
February 1 (Thursday)
7PM: The Bay Area Pun-Off
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:30PM: The Bechdel Cast
7:30PM: Matt Braunger
7:30PM: MortifiedThe Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody
7:30PM: South Asian AF
8PM: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s Murmur
8:15PM: Comedians with Disabilities Act
9:30PM: So Say We All: VAMP Nonfiction Showcase
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
February 2 (Friday)
7PM: The Groundlings: Personals
7PM: The Improvised Shakespeare Company
7PM: You’re Wrong About – Sarah Marshall
7PM: Facial Recognition Comedy
7PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Liz Miele & Jes Tom
7PM: Edinburgh Spotlight: The Baron and the Junk Dealer
7PM: Fake TED Talks
7PM: The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin
7PM: Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:15PM: Safe Words: A Queer Comedy Show
8PM: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s Reckoning
9:30PM: GEORGE-prov: An Improvised Theatrical Experience
9:30PM: The Improvised Shakespeare Company
9:30PM: Adam Pally: An Intimate Evening of Music and Comedy
9:30PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Liz Miele & Jes Tom
9:30PM: Sketchfest Sets
9:30PM: Asian AF
9:30PM: Brew HaHa: The Comedy Drinking Game Show
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
9:45PM: Hot Sets with Sam Clark and Veronica Kwiatkowski
9:45PM: Fake TED Talks
9:45PM: Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
February 3 (Saturday)
10AM: Character Workshop with Brian Palermo (The Groundlings)
3PM: Off Book: The Improvised Musical
3PM: Hello From the Magic Tavern
3PM: The Psychologists Are In
3PM: You Are Good
3PM: Comedian Feud
7PM: The Groundlings: Cookin’ With GAS
7PM: The Improvised Shakespeare Company
7PM: Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm and “Friends”
7PM: The George Lucas Talk Show
7PM: Yo, Is This Racist?
7PM: Jolli-Baes with Andrew Orolfo
7PM: Moshe Kasher’s Subculture Vulture: An Evening in Six Scenes
7PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Emma Arnold & Katrina Davis
7PM: Sketchfest Sets
7:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7:15PM: Embarrassed By Night Celebrates Lunar New Year
8PM: Marc Maron: All In
8PM: Todd Barry: Half Joking Tour
9:30PM: The Groundlings: Cookin’ with GAS
9:30PM: The Improvised Shakespeare Company
9:30PM: Brian Posehn & Friends
9:30PM: SF Sketchfest Dozen: Emma Arnold & Katrina Davis
9:30PM: Stand-up Comedy at The Lost Church
9:30PM: Filipino AF
9:45PM: SponTourCo
9:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
9:45PM: Fun Voices with Ron Funches and Blair Socci
9:45PM: Interruption Show with Dalia Malek
February 4 (Sunday)
12PM: GLOP meets GLOG: Glorious Ladies of Puppetry and Glorious Ladies of The Groundlings
2PM: Hey Riddle Riddle
3PM: The Neighborhood Listen
4PM: Puddles Pity Party
5PM: The Real Housewives: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
5PM: Bad Indian: A Native American Comedy Show
5:15PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
7PM: D.J. Demers & Ali Macofsky
7PM: The Trav-enture Zone: A Night of Dungeons & Dragons & also Comedians
7:30PM: Edinburgh Spotlight: Sophie Santos… is Codependent / A Terrible Show for Terrible People
7:45PM: A Taste of SF Sketchfest
8PM: Epic: Every Place I Cry
8PM: Open Mike Eagle with Video Dave
8PM: Sketchfest Sets
