The top stand-up comedy venues in Los Angeles, California. Find shows, tickets, and venue details for the best comedy clubs in the city.
7307 Melrose Avenue
The Groundlings is an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre that has been entertaining LA audiences for over 50 years.
5919 Franklin Ave
The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) is a world-renowned comedy theater and comedy school with live shows seven nights a week in Los Angeles.
5269 Lankershim Blvd
Changing the world through collaboration, inspiration, gratitude and fun. Transforming lives since 1988.
The Groundlings is an improvisation and sketch comedy theatre that has been entertaining LA audiences for over 50 years.
The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) is a world-renowned comedy theater and comedy school with live shows seven nights a week in Los Angeles.
Changing the world through collaboration, inspiration, gratitude and fun. Transforming lives since 1988.
Largo at the Coronet is a music and comedy club in Los Angeles, known for its intimate setting and performances by A-list comedians and musicians.
The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. With shows seven nights a week, UCB has become the home for alternative comedy — improv, sketch, stand-up, and yes, all the wonderfully weird shit in between.
In 1979, after a dispute over club owners refusing to pay comedians, teenager Jamie Masada recognized the need for a new venue and opened the Laugh Factory, making it the first comedy club to pay its performers.
Kickass comedy in a kickass venue! Two stages, 135 seats, and 30+ years of awesome sketch/improv/stand-up, in a great nightlife neighborhood.
The Hollywood Comedy is a stand-up comedy club in Los Angeles, California. This Los Angeles venue hosts regular open mic nights alongside headliner shows, with tickets from $15-$20. Find show schedules, tickets, and venue details on ComedyClubFinder.
An Art Deco, Old Hollywood style Cabaret Club with great food and handcrafted cocktails. We feature Headlining Comics, World Class Music, Top Tier Magicians, Award Winning Burlesque and more.
Los Angeles stands as a legendary epicenter for comedy, a city where countless comedic legends have honed their craft and launched their careers. You'll discover a vibrant and ever-evolving scene, deeply rooted in institutions like The Comedy Store, founded in 1972, and The Groundlings, a renowned improv theater that has nurtured talents such as Lisa Kudrow and Melissa McCarthy for over 50 years. The city's unique blend of Hollywood ambition and grassroots creativity means you can experience everything from raw open mic nights to polished stand-up sets by touring headliners, alongside innovative improv and experimental shows. Venues like Largo at the Coronet offer a more intimate experience, while the Upright Citizens Brigade provides a consistent stream of cutting-edge improv. When planning your visit, remember that many clubs, including the iconic Laugh Factory, often have a two-drink minimum. It's always wise to book your tickets in advance online, especially for popular shows, and arrive early to secure a good seat and soak in the pre-show atmosphere. Prepare for an evening of genuine laughter and be sure to tip your servers to support the thriving local scene.