5th Annual Santa Barbara Comedy Laugh Festival: Craig Shoemaker & Chris OConnor
Anniversary and/or Annual Event
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Comedy
Speakeasy Comedy Bar
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Thu, Nov 12 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address (map)
409 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Venue (website)
Speakeasy Comedy Bar
CRAIG SHOEMAKER: THE LEGEND RETURNS!
Headliner Craig Shoemaker | Opening comedian Chris OConnor
One of the first major headliners to champion Luis Moro’s vision of building a Santa Barbara stand-up comedy scene, Craig Shoemaker returns for a special evening with his Central Coast fans, longtime friends and comedy supporters. A two-time Emmy Award winner, American Comedy Award honoree and the comedian behind the beloved Lovemaster character, Shoemaker brings his signature storytelling to an intimate downtown stage.
Santa Barbara comedy regular Chris OConnor, host of the monthly First Fridays HR Comedy Rebels show, opens the evening. Together, they celebrate the performers and audiences who helped make Santa Barbara a year-round comedy destination.
One legendary comedian. One extraordinary Santa Barbara homecoming.
| THU, NOV 12 • FEATURED HEADLINER
CRAIG SHOEMAKER: THE LEGEND RETURNS! Craig Shoemaker • Opening comedian Chris OConnor The two-time Emmy Award winner and Lovemaster creator returns to celebrate the audiences and performers who helped Santa Barbara become a year-round comedy destination. |
| FRI, NOV 13 • CLEAN COMEDY NIGHT
GOOD CLEAN FUN. SERIOUSLY BIG LAUGHS! MC Mike Shea • Mark Watson • Hannah Renee • Seth Lawrence Clever storytelling and relatable observations give Friday the 13th a seriously funny twist. |
| SAT, NOV 14 • GRAND FINALE
THE CENTRAL COAST COMEDY CONNECTION! MC Luis Moro • Denise Carter • Andres Fernandes • Jake Rhodes • Anna Vocino & Loren Tarquinio The closing night honors comedians and producers building comedy across Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. |
VISIT STATE STREET. FOLLOW THE LOVE. ENJOY THE LAUGHS.
Make a weekend—or a midweek night—of it. Discover Santa Barbara’s beaches, mountains, harbor, restaurants and downtown nightlife, then enjoy live stand-up in an intimate State Street setting. The festival is a destination for date nights, group celebrations and holiday-season getaways.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Founded by comedian and author Luis Moro, the festival brings audiences together through laughter and helps active comedians pursue professional stand-up careers. Alongside Santa Barbara Comedy Club and regional producers, it supports year-round shows, stages for rising and established artists, and the community stakeholders who make Santa Barbara special.
Peace. Love. And Lots of Laughs.
WHERE Speakeasy Comedy Bar | 409 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
TICKETS SBComedyShows.com | Dates: Nov. 7, 12, 13 and 14, 2026
MEDIA (805) 931-6676 | santabarbaralaughfestival@gmail.com
