San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival

The San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival returns August 23-29, 2026, bringing nationally touring comedians, rising stars, and unforgettable live entertainment to Astronaut City Comedy Club & Karaoke Bar in Arcadia. This special festival showcase features AHMED BHAROOCHA along with a lineup of talented featured comedians from across Southern California and beyond. Whether you're a longtime comedy fan or looking for a fun night out, you'll experience an intimate evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of the funniest voices working today. Founded in 2025, the San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival was created to celebrate comedy, culture, and community while showcasing both established performers and emerging talent. The festival has quickly become one of the San Gabriel Valley's premier live entertainment events, bringing together comedians, industry professionals, and audiences for a week of laughter and connection. Join us for a memorable night of comedy in the heart of Arcadia and discover why audiences are making the San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival part of their annual tradition. Featuring: Deja Fabro Lennon Hobson Lindsey Crowley Matt Harrington Michael Castallanos Phil Parker -- Astronaut City Comedy Club & Karaoke Bar 1037 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007 Doors Open: 8:45p Show Starts: 9p Two-drink minimum per guest. 21+ Beer, wine, and soju bar with nonalcoholic options Outside food permitted. No outside drinks. FREE PARKING -- ABOUT AHMED BHAROOCHA Ahmed Bharoocha is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, whose unique blend of sharp social commentary, absurd observations, and high-energy storytelling has earned him national recognition. He has appeared on Conan, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, and America's Got Talent, and stars as Nurse Ahmed on Adult Swim's Dream Corp LLC. Ahmed has released a Comedy Central Half Hour special and has performed at major comedy festivals including Just For Laughs in Montreal and the Moontower Comedy Festival.