Don’t miss the Comedy Festival Grand Finale! See all the headliners in one place. 2 hours. 13 headliners. One night only.

The 2026 Santa Cruz Comedy Festival is lucky 13! With 13 venues over six days. 75 comedians will take over Santa Cruz from October 12th to 17th, culminating downtown on Saturday, October 17th. Ticketed shows, alongside free laughter at Abbott Square Market, Get Faded Barbershop, & Streetlight Records.