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International Comedy Festival ‘SF SKETCHFEST’ Returning to San Francisco

This multi-day comedy festival will host over 180 shows, bringing major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians together for over two weeks of sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, tributes, live podcasts and more. Now in its 22nd year, SF Sketchfest is an internationally recognized, eclectic, and critically acclaimed festival which features special programming, never-before-seen events, and the rare opportunity for audiences to see favorite performers in intimate live settings.

Some highlights include:

  • Saturday Night Live alumn Ana Gasteyer joins The Groundlings 50th Anniversary Show which also includes Michael Hitchcock, Laraine Newman, Phil LaMarr, Oscar Nunez, Julia Sweeney and more; and Theme Park Improv alongside Kevin Pollak, Gary Anthony Williams, Rachel Dratch, and more.
  • An Evening with “Mr. Throwback” features the creators, directors and stars of the hit show in a lively Q&A where all secrets will be divulged and all mysteries will be explained. With Adam Pally, Ayden Mayeri, David Caspe, Daniel Libman, Matthew Libman, David Wain, and more.
  • Tim Curry (“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”) appearing in person for a very special tribute hosted by local drag legend Peaches Christ.
  • Music and comedy with Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers band featuring Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia.
  • 45th anniversary of the film “Airplane!” live read featuring co-creator David Zucker, original star Robert Hays and surprise guests
  • Members of The State and The Kids in the Hall.
  • Celebrity Autobiography with a cast including Pamela Adlon, Richard Kind, Ralph Macchio, Laraine Newman, Jennifer Tilly and Blair Underwood.
  • Comedians Maria Bamford, Chris Fleming, Joel Kim Booster, Dulcé Sloan, Rhys Darby, Robby Hoffman, Punkie Johnson, Aparna Nancherla, The Sklar Brothers, Nore Davis, Josh Gondelman, Alison Leiby, Kate Willett, Hampton Yount, Nori Reed, Todd Barry, and Todd Glass, and many more!

Check out the SF Sketchfest 2025 lineup at sfsketchfest.com.

Various Venues | January 16 through February 2, 2025 | sfsketchfest.com

 

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