Santa Barbara Laugh Festival - Craig Shoemaker

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Date and Time

• Thursday, Nov 12, 2026  7pm - 9pm

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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.
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