Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Santa Cruz at the venues near you to laugh till your belly hurts. You cannot miss the chance to witness the popular names of the comedy scene. There are improv workshops, comedy class and comedy shows in Santa Cruz too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Santa Cruz.
## Comedy Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: SEP 11 - SANTA CRUZ - PEDRO GONZALEZ LIVE - **Description**: Pedro's one of NYC's best comedians and the First Latino immigrant to ever perform on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertAbout this EventOriginally from Colombia, he came to the U.S. at 20 with no papers, no English, and n - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/sep-11-santa-cruz-pedro-gonzalez-live/100001980760442805 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMjQwMWQ4MGZiYjQyOTM2N2IwZjIxODk1MGY3ZTE3NDBhOGQ4NjQwYjM5OGQ2N2QxM2UxZjMxNDA2ZDg3MDE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMxMmQ0Ny1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg3MzY5NDM.avif - **Price**: USD 34 to 109 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, comedy - **Event Name**: Comedy Night at Mission West - **Description**: Comedy is back this time on a SATURDAY at Mission West! Come hang! - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/comedy-night-at-mission-west/100001998931071645 - **Venue**: Mission West - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Comedy+Night+at+Mission+West&date=Sat+Sep+26+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=1 - **Price**: USD 15 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Santa Cruz Comedy Festival! - **Description**: We're so pleased to be one of the venues for this year's Santa Cruz Comedy Festival! It runs 10/12-10/17, with Streetlight hosting performances on the final day. See you there! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-comedy-festival/200030470640419 - **Venue**: 939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hN2NlMWJlYmRjY2JlZWZmYTI4NGJlNjQ0MjEyNDYxNmNkZTVhNmZiMmI1MmU2NTE2MGMxNTc5NTA3MTJjYzIxLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDEzNDUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3NjAzNjg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, comedy - **Event Name**: 13th Annual All Star Comedy Show/ Woodhouse - **Description**: 21 Comics/ 3 Headliners/ 3 Hours/Vendors - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/13th-annual-all-star-comedy-show-woodhouse/100001998020285459 - **Venue**: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84N2Y4MTE4Y2VmNmJlNWU2ZmRhNDBiMmFmMTNmZjE1NGU3NjJjZDA0ZTQ5NjI3MDRmOGJhZTgzMDFhOWY5NDBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2ODY4MjM0.avif - **Price**: USD 18 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy - **Event Name**: 13th Annual All Star Comedy Show/ Kuumbwa - **Description**: See all the headliners in one place on Saturday, October 17th at The Kuumbwa. 2 hours. 13 headliners. One night only. - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/13th-annual-all-star-comedy-show-kuumbwa/100001993866183428 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NzMyNWM0MDc5NmZhN2EzOTg2MTA3MGZiZDdmZGQzYzRjNGI5MDkwNmU5MWFmOWYzMGI1NTY4MTczM2E4MGQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgzOTczODg5.avif - **Price**: USD 29 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy - **Event Name**: The Zabrecky Hour - Magic Show - **Description**: Surreal Live Magic Show with Rob Zabrecky!About this EventSat. November 7th – 7:30 PM – LARGE THEATERTHE ZABRECKY HOUR Magic Show A Comedy, Magic & Variety Show Like No Other with Rob Zabrecky"Zab - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-zabrecky-hour-magic-show/100001990358453714 - **Venue**: Large Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ZTRlNzc2NmVmMTE3MjQ3NjEwNjAxOWY2YWJkMzkyZThjMDU5Y2MwOGMyYmUxMTI4NTQ1MTVhN2I4ZjRiNmE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ3NTEwODU.avif - **Price**: USD 29 to 34 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, comedy, Sports, Theatre - **Event Name**: DNA Presents Live Comedy Show - **Description**: Bay Area comedians Kaseem Bentley and Joe Klocek come together for a night of Crowd Work laughter hosted by DNA at The 418 Project!About this EventFriday, November 6th - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/dna-presents-live-comedy-show/100001993558186200 - **Venue**: The 418 Project - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82ZWVhNGMxZGVjOGZlY2NhYTQxYjM0MTJhNWE3YjhiMDRhMmMzNDdlOTc1MjViZDdjMTBjNTYyNDhkMDUwZmVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc0MDg0Njg.avif - **Price**: USD 23 - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre, magic-show - **Event Name**: THE BIG WHOOP Film Screening - **Description**: New Indie Comedy – Santa Cruz Premiere - Cast Q&A!About this EventSunday, Nov. 8th – 5:00 PM – SMAL - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-big-whoop-film-screening/100001993559900327 - **Venue**: Small Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kZWI3NTkzYTAwYzg4OGQ3MmY3OGViZjc3ZjdjOGFlMWYwNzYwYmY3MmJkNDhkZTcyOGQxZjYzODRmYWFhYTRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA0MDQwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ5MjM0NDQ.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 18 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, comedy, Theatre, literary-art, Sports - **Event Name**: AWKWARD ROMANCE (Pt. 7: "Growing Up Twisted") - **Description**: Come enjoy the 7th installment of GROWING UP TWISTED, a 9-part series of childhood memoirs, chronicling a time when innocence and discovery were giving way to the cynicism that comes with adulthood. Join us in the lovely garden setting of the CAYUGA STAGE - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/awkward-romance-pt-7-growing-up-twisted/200029813763913 - **Venue**: 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zMGY5MWQwZjMwNmVhYjc1NWNlZjI4NWE2YmUwNGMyMjExOTVkMzA4NjM4NmE4MGZhZmVkYmQ5OGMxYjQ3YmZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2My1kYzk4OTg5OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzEyMjUwOQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, entertainment, parties, music, nonprofit - **Event Name**: MAMA'S BROKE - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/mamas-broke/210002807051646 - **Venue**: The Crepe Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85MGVjYjFhYzhjZWMzOTE0OGRmNGZhMDExZDc3N2I4ZDgxZjllNWYyZjA5MzBhMjMxZGQxMjJlOWNmMGFiNjk5LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2E0N2U3Mi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQyMjk2MzA.avif - **Price**: USD 24 - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: LIFE, DEATH, GOOD AND EVIL (Pt. 6: "Growing Up Twisted") - **Description**: Come enjoy the 6th installment of GROWING UP TWISTED, a 9-part series of childhood memoirs, chronicling a time of innocence and discovery, tempered by the growing cynicism of looming adulthood. Join us in the lovely garden setting of the CAYUGA STAGE, to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/life-death-good-and-evil-pt-6-growing-up-twisted/200029813762405 - **Venue**: 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmQzZWU2MGVhOTY5NmVlMjdjODI1NTNlNDc1MjY3ODE5YjdjOGZkOTNhMzc4MWQ0NWQwMjdlNzdhMTQ2Mjc0Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5NjMtZGM5ODk4OTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc0MjEwMzA.avif - **Categories**: music, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, carnivals ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Eagles of Death Metal at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/285a92c0-483f-11f1-af73-db36c19ac423-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020203-gmir.png?v=1777957152 - **Event Name**: Boardwalk Fall Campout - **Description**: Boardwalk Fall Campout Head to the Boardwalk for an overnight event like no other! Perfect for family, friends, teams and school groups. Includes: • Camping under the stars on the Boardwalk • Movie on the beach • Exclusive - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/391bb2d079fedb8d3336a7ba0831ab165b5815ffdf053e85dbe94cf37fb067e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc881828-gmir?v=1787135750 - **Event Name**: Moe's Alley Presents: Black Uhuru - **Description**: InformationThe reggae legends, Black Uhuru, are coming back to Moes! Saturday, September 12, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$40 in advance / $45 day of the show21+* All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.co - **Venue**: Moe's Alley - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/232f4c263bf3972e9392c88e923b4e6389bbaf913f77ea3ec7d54634df69532f-rimg-w1024-h576-dc060c21-gmir.jpg?v=1774739596 - **Event Name**: 2026 Tuesday Night Live Concert Series - **Description**: The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Choose Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Join us Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month June - August & additional shows - **Venue**: 55 Municipal Wharf St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/93588fb67eadb81a8eadfbe383389593f79093b19371db026d9280a731cdb5ec-rimg-w1200-h675-dc300535-gmir?v=1778830471 - **Event Name**: Public Image Ltd - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz 🏠 Address: 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 🌆 City: Santa Cruz 📍 Location: 36.98, -122.01🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Public Image Ltd, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4f2f69f0-a412-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h846-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788053397 - **Event Name**: Boardwalk Oktoberfest - **Description**: It’s time to raise a stein, Boardwalk-style! Join us for our very first Oktoberfest by the beach—a festive celebration packed with live entertainment, games, great brews and wines, and delicious Bavarian bites. Slip into your lederhosen or dirndl for a ch - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51fa37fb5b9f95d606bb713a56701c267cc151309f97f8e23fcb934420163db7-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787533427 - **Event Name**: Snatam Kaur in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Snatam Kaur Live in Santa Cruz on Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Snatam Kaur like never before? With chart-topping hits like Ong Namo, Mul Mantra and Ra Ma Da Sa and 470.5K+ d - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/345e3370-065d-11f1-97b1-bfc352c3f941-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9dedc-gmir.webp?v=1770713280 - **Event Name**: Al Di Meola in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Al Di Meola Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Al Di Meola is set to light up Kuumbwa Jazz Center with - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/24ecf410-75c2-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080605-gmir.webp?v=1782961213 - **Event Name**: Bill Frisell in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Bill Frisell Live in Santa Cruz on Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Bill Frisell like never before? With chart-topping hits like Pretty Stars, Rain, Rain and Waltz for Hal Willner - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4d512f50-5a6c-11f1-ac69-7b0c7888fcf2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.webp?v=1779955662 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in August in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/comedy--august) - [Comedy Events in October in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/comedy--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** SEP 11 - SANTA CRUZ - PEDRO GONZALEZ LIVE (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History), Comedy Night at Mission West (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mission West), Santa Cruz Comedy Festival! (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at 939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060), 13th Annual All Star Comedy Show/ Woodhouse (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing), 13th Annual All Star Comedy Show/ Kuumbwa (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Santa Cruz this weekend September 4–6, 2026? - **A:** LIFE, DEATH, GOOD AND EVIL (Pt. 6: "Growing Up Twisted") (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 04:30 pm at 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Comedy events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Comedy events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Mission West, 939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Santa Cruz range from USD 13 to USD 109. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Santa Cruz include Ven y disfruta de este show de comedia con uno de los mejores comediantes, Michael Booth, Streetlight Records-Santa Cruz. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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