Announcing Our 2025 Schedule
The schedule for the 2025 San Francisco Comedy Competition
Riding the Laughs with Wyatt Cote
Wyatt Cote was a sensation. A lifetime, passionate surfer hailing from Long Beach, CA, Wyatt was attending the University of Hawaii, studying biochemistry, when he dropped out to pursue comedy. We’re glad he did as his hard work on countless stages is paying off. With a remarkable knack for authenticity and concision, he delivers bits that are both relatable and dense with punchlines.
Now Accepting Submissions for 2025
The 49th San Francisco Comedy Competition is accepting submissions for 2025.
“I’m not a loser. I’ve tried. I’m a failure.” — Jim Short
He was the winner of the 2024 San Francisco Comedy Competition and emerged as a very popular headliner up and down the West Coast and beyond. He will be greatly missed.Read more ›
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Upcoming Shows
What is the San Francisco Comedy Competition?
2025 will be our 49th year, the San Francisco Comedy Competition is an annual, multi-week, judged, stand-up comedy contest. Over thirty comedians, out of hundreds who apply, perform in shows held in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, casinos and theaters in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. It starts in September.
What is the Best of the Comedy Competition?
The San Francisco Comedy Competition covers September, but there’s 11 more months that need great comedy.
We pull together some of the highlights of previous events and create events to give the comedians a little more time to let audiences experience their comedy magic.