Literary Pop | SF Sketchfest 2018

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SF Sketchfest 2026 (Jan. 15-Feb. 1)

SF Sketchfest 2026 is bringing over 200 shows to 13 venues across San Francisco for 18 days from January 15 through February 1, 2026. Now in its 23rd year, the multi-day comedy festival brings major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians together for over two weeks of all-star reunions, tributes, sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, live podcasts, improv and more.

2026 SF Sketchfest
Jan. 15 – Feb. 1, 2026
See the full 2026 SF Sketchfest schedule and tickets and list of performers.
Tickets for individual shows start at $30

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• Special Events & Live In‑Person Tributes
• Film & Television Events
• Music & Comedy
• Podcasts
• Sketch & Improv
• Stand‑Up Comedy
• Theater
• Clowning
• Variety & Game Shows
• Kids Shows
• Workshops
• Emerging Improv, Music, Sketch, Solo and Stand‑Up Performers

SF Sketchfest 2026 (Jan 15–Feb 1) is packed: Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy 30th anniversary live read, Brian Henson’s Puppet Up! Uncensored, tributes to The Women of SNL, Elizabeth Banks & Randall Park, stand-up from Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo & Natasha Leggero, Futurama reunion, Doug 35th anniversary, improv with The Groundlings & UCB, music from Guster, plus Shamilton, Drunk Shrek, The Thrilling Adventure Hour, and more.

Saturday, January 20, 2018
SF Sketchfest 2026 (Jan. 15-Feb. 1)

Literary Pop brings together comedians, writers and storytellers to talk about the pop culture that has influenced their lives. Produced by Wonder Dave and Will Scovill.Literary Pop has been a featured show at the Animation On Display Convention, Silicon Valley Comic Con, San Francisco Comic Con, MAGWest and more. Past guests have included Jackie Kashian (Conan, The Dork Forest), Baruch Porras Hernandez (Lambda Literary fellow, founder Donde Esta Mi Gente), Amy Stephenson (Shipwreck SF), comedian Lydia Popovich, Peaches Christ (Midnight Mass at the Castro Theatre) and Snap judgment storytellers Jamie DeWolf and Gina Gold.

Free but an RSVP is required.

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.