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 ERIK ESCOBAR 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: Chelsea Cruz Jill Carty Leslie Hiatt Luke Sabis S C -- Astronaut City Comedy Club & Karaoke Bar 1037 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007 Doors Open: 845p 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 ERIK ESCOBAR Erik Escobar is an internationally touring comedian, writer, and producer known as the premier Mexipino comedian. He has performed at comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, and cruise ships across the United States and abroad, both independently and as part of the Almost Asian Comedy Tour. Erik's television and media appearances include NBC's Last Comic Standing, BuzzFeed, FOX's I Can See Your Voice, You Bet Your Life with Jay Leno, and his own TED Talk. Holding a Master of Fine Arts degree in Comedy Theory and Studies from Goddard College, Erik combines sharp cultural observations with an energetic, relatable style that has made him a favorite with audiences around the world.