Overview
- The 23rd festival runs Jan. 15–Feb. 1, 2026 across San Francisco, presenting more than 200 shows with over 500 performers.
- A flagship tribute spotlights The Women of SNL with Ellen Cleghorne, Rachel Dratch, Robin Duke, Ana Gasteyer, Laraine Newman, Cheri Oteri and Julia Sweeney.
- The Kids in the Hall mark the 30th anniversary of Brain Candy with a live screenplay reading.
- Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh performs his film and TV music with the Red Room Orchestra, while Randall Park leads a featured conversation event and Puppet Up! Uncensored returns.
- Reunion programming includes Futurama and a 35th anniversary celebration of Nickelodeon’s Doug, alongside headliners such as Maria Bamford, Janeane Garofalo and Joel Kim Booster, with tickets on sale Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. PT at sfsketchfest.com.