San Francisco Comedy Competition live auditions held at Emma’s Restaurant located in San Rafael on the first Friday of every month.
Comedy alumni will host and close the show. 3 to 4 comic will audition performing tight 15 minute sets. Each comedian has a chance to be accepted into this year’s Competition. Auditionees will be referred by alumni. We encourage those who are interested in participating in the Competition this year to apply online. Tickets in advance are recommended.
How to Audition
Read over our How to Apply page and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Upcoming Events
June 2024
Live Auditions with Allison Hooker
Live Auditions for the 2024 San Francisco Comedy Competition take place Friday, June 7 at 9:00 at Emma’s Restaurant in San Rafael. Hosting this month is Allison Hooker.
Find out more »August 2024
Opening Night: The Battery: San Francisco (Private Show)
Opening Night of the 48th San Francisco Comedy Competition kicks off with 15 comics from around the world. This is a private show, not open to the public.
Find out more »The Guild Theatre: Menlo Park
15 comics perform in Preliminary Round One to see who advances to the Semifinals. Only five advance. The rest go home. The Guild offers one of the best nights of the San Francisco Comedy Competition because you can see a wide range of comics emerging from around North America.
Find out more »September 2024
Orinda Theater: Orinda (matinee)
OK, so you didn't make it to Burning Man, but we have a great dust-free attraction as an alternative. This charming little hamlet with a bustling downtown area hopes to put itself on the map with comedy fans as a Labor Day weekend destination. Journey back to the vaudeville days of yore with this Sunday matinee performance. Order Tickets Performers Performers will be listed in August.
Find out more »Crow’s Nest: Santa Cruz
Coming down to the wire, Preliminary Round One ends at what will surely be a packed Crow’s Nest.
A photo finish is expected.
Find out more »Washington Inn: Oakland
Round two of the 48th San Francisco Comedy Competition comes to Oakland for a great night of comedy.
Find out more »The Guild Theatre: Menlo Park
15 comics compete to see who advances to the Semifinals. Only five advance. The rest go home. The Guild offers one of the best nights of the San Francisco Comedy Competition because you can see a wide range of comics emerging from around North America.
Find out more »Orinda Theater: Orinda
Journey back to the vaudeville days of yore with this wild night of comedy. This charming little hamlet with a bustling downtown area hopes to put itself on the map with comedy fans as a Labor Day weekend destination.
Find out more »Folktale Winery: Carmel
48th San Francisco Comedy Competition returns to the Folktale Winery in Carmel. 15 comics compete for five spots in the Semifinals.
Find out more »Montalvo Arts Center: Saratoga
The best from round one meet the best from round two at this palatial artists retreat. The Semifinals move to Saratoga to the Carriage House Theatre at the Montalvo Arts Center.
Find out more »Montalvo Arts Center: Saratoga
An event every day that begins at 7:30 pm, repeating until September 11, 2024
The best from round one meet the best from round two at this palatial artists retreat. The Semifinals move to Saratoga to the Carriage House Theatre at the Montalvo Arts Center.
Find out more »Center for the Arts: Grass Valley
Grass Valley, CA 95945 United States + Google Map
The 48th San Francisco Comedy Competition stops in Grass Valley. 10 comics compete for just five chances to advance to the Finals.
Find out more »Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre: Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 95687 United States + Google Map
The top ten comedians compete for just five spots to advance to the Finals.
Find out more »Luther Burbank Center: Santa Rosa
This is it! It's the jewel in the crown of our competition venues. It's the place our contestants have been hearing about for years leading up to their involvement in the event. The last show of the Semifinals.
Find out more »Rossmoor: Walnut Creek (private show)
The San Francisco Comedy Competition takes the first night of the Finals to Rossmoor. We’re bringing the top five comics of the San Francisco Comedy Competition. This is a private show.
Find out more »Bankhead Theater: Livermore
The Finals come to Livermore to the Bankhead Theater with the top five comics from the 48th San Francisco Comedy Competition.
Find out more »Clark Center: Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 United States + Google Map
The Finals return to Arroyo Grande at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts. The top five comics will be announced at the end of the Semifinals.
Find out more »Emma’s Restaurant
817 Francisco Blvd W
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-1638