Oakland Comedy Festival

04/01/2026

In a world of uncertainty, one thing is a lock: Talent applications for the 8th Annual Oakland Comedy Festival are OPEN.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just found your funny, we want your best bits, tight fives, and crowd work.

Apply now at oaklandcf.com

03/23/2026

Show us what you got. From stand up to improv to workshops and more, if you got the funny, we got the appetite. Applications open April 1!

03/17/2026

Our friends got OCD! And we love it. 😍 Selected comics will be dashing between venues, while the audience sits back and laughs (as they should). Apply to be a part of Oakland Comedy Dash, happening this May 8-9! If you’re booked for OCD, you’ll receive a discount to apply to the 8th Annual Oakland Comedy Festival. Applications for Oakland Comedy Festival open April 1!

03/09/2026

We on.

03/07/2026

Think you can crush a set, then sprint to the next show, and do it again, and again?

Comedy Oakland & Comedy Festival is looking for 20 beautifully obsessive comedians to take over three venues in one synchronized comedy sprint.

Submission deadline: March 24
Lineups announced: April 8

Apply now. Bring jokes. Wear comfortable shoes. https://forms.gle/CG9ABNRn9oTkaJaz7

10/16/2025

10/08/2025

Closing out the Oakland Comedy Festival is the lineup of HELLA funny comics. We don't ever want the weekend to end, but when it ends with a show like this, we couldn't be happier.

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10/07/2025

Watch out, is about to hit ya with the laughs! We guarantee this will be ridiculously fun and seriously funny. Plus, Calabash is bringing some of the tastiest-treats and drinks in the town.

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10/03/2025

Okay, we don't fangirl much, but oh-wow is this line up 🔥🔥🔥!
We have some of the best up and coming comics on this show, plus the one and only , a true fangirl favorite. Plus, we got bringing the heat, and bringing the chill brews.

Snag ya tix: oaklandcf.com