Home » *Top Pick*, Comedy, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Downtown San Francisco, Funcheap Presents, Memorial Day Weekend

SF’s FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
The Function | 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

SF’s FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)

HellaFunny

Top comics highlight 4-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th

San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026

FREE – RSVP for free tickets – 21+

Spend Memorial Day Weekend at The Function for four nights of stand-up comedy, cocktails, and late-night laughs in downtown San Francisco.

From Friday through Memorial Day Monday, The Function hosts 8 comedy shows featuring rising Bay Area comics and special guests with credits that include Cobb’s, Punch Line, SF Sketchfest, ABC, NBC, and more.

SAN FRANCISCO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COMEDY FEST 2026

COMEDY SHOWTIMES

  • Friday 5/22 – 7:00pm & 9:00pm
  • Saturday 5/23 – 7:00pm & 9:00pm
  • Sunday 5/24 – 7:00pm & 8:30pm
  • Memorial Day, Monday 5/25 – 7:00pm & 8:30pm – HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT!

THE COMEDY SHOW

Expect a 70+ minute showcase featuring 4–5 comedians per show in an intimate venue built for live comedy typically with credits like Cobb’s, Punch Line, SF Sketchfest, Cheaper Than Therapy, Thrive City, The Battery and more. 2026 Lineup drops soon

ABOUT THE FUNCTION

The Function is San Francisco’s Black-owned comedy club and cocktail lounge located on Market Street near Civic Center. The venue features murals, mood lighting, comfy couches, and a lush upstairs lounge – creating an intimate setting to catch rising comics before they blow up.

Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or just looking for something fun to do over the long weekend, Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Fest is one of downtown SF’s best late-night options.

  • 21+
  • Two drink minimum per person during shows
  • Limited seating available
  • Lineups subject to change

Upcoming SF’s FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
Categories: *Top Pick*, Comedy, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Downtown San Francisco, Funcheap Presents, Memorial Day Weekend
Address: 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Other Events on This Day

Saturday, May 23, 2026

8:00 am   Occidental Flea Market / 4th Saturdays May-August  FREE*
*Free! Rain or Shine.
9:30 am   SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:40 am   Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (Starting May 23)  $88
10:00 am   Oakland’s “Wild One” Grand Opening: Art + Makers (May 22-24)  FREE*
*While RSVP's are not required we do appreciate them as it will help us create a better experience for you
10:00 am   Get $1 Off Lime Rides at Carnaval SF (Mission District)  FREE
10:00 am   Sausalito Art & Harbor Days  FREE
10:00 am   “Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)  $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
11:00 am   2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
11:30 am   Juggling Lessons by Circus Bella at Union Square Plaza (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   2026 Summer Opening Weekend: GG Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden (May 23-25)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pm   SF’s Free Bandshell Blues Fest in Golden Gate Park  FREE
12:00 pm   2026 Summer Opening Weekend: GG Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden (May 23-25)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pm   Dragonfly Designs Open House + Student Art Show  FREE
12:00 pm   “Black Family Day” 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad  FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite!
1:00 pm   Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine Film Screening: Aurora’s Sunrise  FREE
1:00 pm   FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)  $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
2:00 pm   Weekend Sessions w/ Las Cafeteras (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)  FREE
2:00 pm   Aquarium: 5 Hour “Sound Music Festival (SF)  $12
2:00 pm   “Songs from a Sinking Ship” Flamenco Arts International World Premiere (SF)  $49.50*
*Tickets start at $49.50, fees included
5:00 pm   Discover Kobzarka: Ukrainian Music & War Film (SF)  $12.50
7:00 pm   SF Comedy Artist Chris Redd Live at Cobb’s Comedy Club (May 22–23)  $34.75*
*Starts at $34.75 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
7:00 pm   Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 (Close to BART)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
7:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
8:00 pm   San Francisco Memorial Day Bar Crawl Party 2026  $12.51
8:00 pm   Stand-Up Comedy Showcase: Stand-Up at The Lounge  FREE*
*Free Show!
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm   Erston Pearcy Live at the Hotel Utah  $20
8:00 pm   Oy, What They Said About Love  $25*
*Use code COMMUNITY to save $10 on tickets.
8:00 pm   Spaced Out: Standup Comedy in San Jose  $10*
*Early Bird and Student Discount available!
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   Plus Arcade Memorial Day Weekend Cosplay & Gaming Party (Oakland)  $16.78*
*Use code SummerFriends for 30% off
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
< Friday, May 22 Sunday, May 24 >