Applications Are Now Open!

The Application Process for the 2018 San Francisco Comedy Competition is now open.

Applications will be accepted May 1 through August 1, 2018.

The 2018 version of the Comedy Competition kicks off September 5, 2018 and ends September 30, 2018

Now in it’s 43rd year, the San Francisco Comedy Competition is a month-long elimination style comedy competition. Hundreds of comics apply, only 32 are chosen. The competition is a three week commitment from the Preliminary rounds, the Semifinals and a week of Finals. It remains one of the premiere comedy festivals for emerging talent.

Applications for our sister festival, the 39th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition are being accepted as well.

How To Apply

Good luck.

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