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Astronaut City Presents the SGV Comedy Festival – August 23 through 29

The San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival returns August 23-29, 2026, and we’re excited to announce this year’s headliners. The 2026 festival will feature nationally recognized comedians, Emmy Award-winning writers, television stars, and some of the most influential voices in Asian American comedy. Confirmed headliners include Aparna Nancherla (Netflix’s The Standups, BoJack Horseman, Late Night with Seth Meyers), Brian Kiley (27-year writer for Conan and two-time Emmy winner), Ahmed Bharoocha (Conan, Comedy Central, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), Kiki Yeung (Crazy Woke Asians), PK (Kollaboration), Erik Escobar (NBC’s Last Comic Standing), Sally Mullins (Amazon Prime’s Sleazy Does It), and more.

Hosted at Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar in Arcadia, the festival celebrates the diverse voices, cultures, and comedy communities that make Southern California one of the most exciting places in the world for stand-up comedy. Additional performers and ticketing information will be announced throughout the summer. Comedians who would like to be featured may apply, with the extended submission deadline June 1 to June 15. https://www.sangabrielvalleycomedyfest.com/