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

Friday, May 22, 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)

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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

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