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 MATT KINNEY 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: Ellice Lin Jessica Inserra Jilly Carty Michael Whelan Sara J Mooney -- 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 MATT KINNEY Matt Kinney is an Iowa-born, Los Angeles-based comedian known for his sharp joke writing, dark humor, and self-deprecating Midwestern charm. In 2025, he won the San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival Judge's Pick Award, beating nearly 80 comedians to earn the festival's title. His stand-up clips have garnered hundreds of thousands of views online, and he performs regularly throughout Southern California with a style that emphasizes expertly crafted jokes and his unique perspective.