The Well Comedy Club
The Well Comedy Club at 1517 18th St in downtown Bakersfield is the Central Valley's dedicated stand-up comedy venue, bringing professional touring headliners and local talent to a room built specifically for comedy. The club occupies a converted space in Bakersfield's historic downtown corridor, offering a full bar and food service alongside its comedy programming. The Well runs a regular schedule of Thursday through Saturday shows featuring nationally touring comedians, with ticket prices typically ranging from $15 to $25 depending on the headliner. The venue also hosts open mic nights for emerging local performers, making it a hub for both comedy fans and aspiring comics in the greater Bakersfield area. With a 4.4-star rating from over 240 Google reviews, The Well has established itself as a reliable destination for quality stand-up in a region that previously had limited dedicated comedy options. The intimate room seats approximately 120 guests, ensuring good sightlines from every seat. The 21-and-over policy keeps the atmosphere adult-oriented. Street parking is available on 18th St and surrounding blocks.
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Location
1517 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Open Mic Night
Open mic nights hosted regularly; check website for schedule
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An absolutely fantastic comedy club with solid lineups! You'll love the staff, you'll love the drinks and you'll love the shows!
Saw Paul Rodriguez in Feb 2026, With general admissions of $36, we had a blast, felt more intimate vs a huge theater, lovely staff, good audio. If you arrive later, your will sit near the back and if your close to the bar, it can be noisy, so arrive early. WISH I would of done the VIP section. Looking forward to future performances.
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Street parking available on 18th St and surrounding blocks. Lot parking nearby.
Ground-floor venue. Wheelchair accessible entrance.
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Last reviewed: April 2026
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