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SF Sketchfest is the Bay Area’s beloved, long-running celebration of comedy in all its forms. Founded by David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney, the festival launched in 2001 and debuted January 2002 at the Shelton Theatre in San Francisco. Today, SF Sketchfest brings a multi-genre mix of sketch, improv, stand-up, film/TV tributes, live podcasts, and music to audiences across a dozen venues in San Francisco.

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In 2025, the festival runs from January 16 to February 2, spanning roughly two weeks with performances at venues such as Cobb’s Comedy Club, Great American Music Hall, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Sydney Goldstein Theater, Punch Line, Lost Church, Marines’ Memorial Theatre, Eclectic Box, and BATS Bayfront, among others. Headliners for 2025 include Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers, Tim Curry with Peaches Christ, Kathryn Hahn, JB Smoove, and Richard Kind. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time attendee, SF Sketchfest is the place to catch a wide selection of comedy under one roof.

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Onstage company

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For updates, follow SF Sketchfest on social media via their official channels and Linktree for the latest on performances, guests, and special events. If you’re planning a SF weekend, this festival is a must-see, offering a diverse lineup that appeals to fans of sketch, improv, stand-up, and comedy-adjacent arts. Explore the calendar, grab tickets, and get ready to laugh with some of the industry’s most influential performers.

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Social links: official channels on Instagram and other platforms (via Linktree) – SF Sketchfest on Linktree.

The essentials

Quick Facts About SF Sketchfest

  • Founders: David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney; festival launched in 2001 and debuted January 2002 at the Shelton Theatre in SF.
  • Genre/format: multi-genre comedy festival featuring sketch, improv, stand-up, film/TV tributes, live podcasts and music.
  • 2025 edition dates: January 16 – February 2, 2025; festival spanned roughly two weeks across SF.
  • Venues (sample of the 12+ venues used in 2025): Cobb’s Comedy Club, Great American Music Hall, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Sydney Goldstein Theater, Punch Line, Lost Church, Marines’ Memorial Theatre, Eclectic Box, BATS Bayfront, and more.
  • Headliners for 2025 included Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers, Tim Curry (with Peaches Christ), Kathryn Hahn, JB Smoove, and Richard Kind.
  • Social media presence includes official channels linked via SF Sketchfest (Instagram and other platforms; see Linktree for access).

For updates, follow SF Sketchfest on social media via their official channels and Linktree for the latest on performances, guests, and special events. If you’re planning a SF weekend, this festival is a must-see, offering a diverse lineup that appeals to fans of sketch, improv, stand-up, and comedy-adjacent arts. Explore the calendar, grab tickets, and get ready to laugh with some of the industry’s most influential performers.

Social links: official channels on Instagram and other platforms (via Linktree) – SF Sketchfest on Linktree.

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