FAQ

Sacramento Comedy Spot features a wide variety of improv, stand-up, sketch comedy, and variety shows. During the week, up-and-coming comedians improve their skills and on the weekends our veterans take the stage. Please check our calendar for upcoming shows and special events.

We have a stand-up open mic every Tuesday at 8pm. If you would like to perform, sign-up at 7:30PM sharp. Each comedian on the set list for that night gets 5 minutes and DOES NOT have to pay for the show. Comedians who bring a paying audience member will get on stage, guaranteed. Read about our performer guidelines here.

Our weekly shows are as follows:

• 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm featured shows: Approximately 50 minutes
• 8pm Open Mic and Improv Wednesdays: Approximately 1.5 hours
• 9pm headlining shows: Between 1 and 1.5 hours
• 10:30pm experimental shows: 30-45 minutes
• Special events vary by date

Please refer to individual ticketing pages for more specific time frames.

The Comedy Spot does not issue physical tickets for shows and events. When purchasing online, your confirmation email will contain a QR code that can be scanned at the door. The name your tickets are purchased under will also be on a will-call list at the box office when you arrive.

Our club, shows, and content are geared towards those ages 18+ and should be considered PG13 or R-rated. Attendance by audience members under the age of 15 is not permitted, and those under 18 should be in attendance under parental discretion.

Unless otherwise specified for a national act, all Comedy Spot shows are able to be photographed and recorded, for personal use, only. Using social media? Use hashtag #saccomedyspot to share with our community! If you are interested in commercial use of captured media, please contact us prior to attending.

Tickets not checked in by the start of the show will be resold. Refunds and exchanges are offered at the discretion of Sacramento Comedy Spot, on a case-by-case basis. Should you wish to transfer to another show, please contact us at laugh@saccomedyspot.com.

We offer classes in long-form and short-form improv, stand-up, sketch comedy, and film. Go to our Comedy School page for more information.

The Comedy Spot comedy school is designed for adult students. The minimum age required for all courses is 18.

All course types have a 101 level, where all students should begin. For improv, all students must begin with Improv 101 and then progress to each subsequent level upon successful completion of the one prior. Prerequisites will be noted, if applicable.

Not sure if you should start with improv or stand-up? We encourage Improv 101 as a good intro to comedy and allowing yourself to get comfortable with it, as well as many published benefits that enhance your daily life. Those pursuing stand-up will find added benefits from learning improv that will enhance their stage presence during open mics and showcases.

Want to improve skills like communication, listening, working with others, and getting out of your shell? Take improv!

Want to improve skills like public speaking, storytelling, and writing? Take stand-up!

Still have questions? Email us at classes@saccomedyspot.com.

All listed prerequisites for advanced-level classes must be completed prior to registration. Every comedy school approaches their curriculum and philosophy differently. It is important, and beneficial, for you and your classmates to have the same level of Comedy Spot training and vocabulary. To begin your training with us, start at Improv 101.

Unless online or noted below, all classes are located at the Comedy Spot Training Center – 915 T Street, Sacramento 95811

Stand-Up 201 will have its first night of class meet at our training center (above), with remaining class nights meeting at the Comedy Spot main theater – 1050 20th Street #130, Sacramento 95811

Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and be prepared to move (especially for improv)! Wear clothing that allows you to be physical and move freely while remaining appropriately covered. No skirts, short shorts, or anything too revealing. Bring something to take notes, if desired. Beverages are permitted when held in a sealed container. Please refrain from bringing food, unless necessary.

While we do not have any standing discounts for our courses, we do occasionally toss one out there. Sign up for our weekly email and our text message service to hear about them first!

Our comedy school does offer a diversity scholarship. Learn more here.

Should you wish to transfer to another session prior to your start date, please contact us at classes@saccomedyspot.com at least 3 days in advance of the start date. After the start of class, transfers and make-up classes are not permitted. A pro-rated credit for unattended classes will be issued, which can be applied towards a new session or stage shows.

The Comedy Spot showroom is general admission row seating, no tables, with a capacity of 80. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

We serve beer, featuring a great selection of local and craft brews. In addition, we sell small snacks, soda, water, and candy at the bar, along with Comedy Spot merchandise. We have NO drink or item minimum purchase requirements. Sacramento Comedy Spot is located inside the MARRS building, which hosts an array of restaurants. Visit our neighbors before or after shows. Follow this link for a map and information about all the tenants in the MARRS building.

The Comedy Spot is ADA compliant, with wheelchair access available at all entrances, and including the stage.

We are located in Midtown’s MARRS building, at 1050 20th Street, Suite 130, in Sacramento (between J and K streets). Metered street parking is available all around the Comedy Spot. Please be mindful of varied time restrictions in different locations. Some are free after 6pm. There is also a parking garage open to the public on the weekends on 20th Street between K and L Streets. This website has some handy links to help you get into, and around, Midtown. – easeintomidtown.com

We no longer rent the theater or training center for external projects or events.

Gift certificates/cards issued prior to July 2022 may not be compatible with our new ticketing system. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you in redeeming it.

Visit the Calendar page and click on the person icon at the top to log into your account. You can also log in when prompted during checkout for a transaction. Contact us with any questions regarding your account.

We only allow performers who have taken our improv classes to perform in our house improv shows. You must complete Improv 101, Improv 201, and Improv 301 to be considered for a spot on one of our Improv Wednesdays teams. We cast all of our main stage shows from these performers. To be considered for our in-house sketch program, you must take Sketch 101.

Sacramento Comedy Spot is not currently seeking or accepting unsolicited stand-up bookings. All of our stand-up comedy events are handled internally and by invite only. 

If you are interested in hiring a group or individual performer, please email tina@saccomedyspot.com to get in touch, and we will put you in direct contact with that group or individual.