Quick answer
National Comedy Theatre is at 3717 India St in Mission Hills. Tickets are about $18–$22, shows run Friday and Saturday nights (usually 7:30pm and 9:45pm), it's all-ages with no profanity, and reservations are recommended.
Upcoming shows at National Comedy Theatre
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Listings refresh daily from the club's own calendar. Prices and showtimes can change — confirm on the ticket page before you go.
Best for
Families with teens, date nights, visitors who want clean comedy.
Parking
Free street parking along India St and the side streets in Middletown; it's easier than almost any other comedy room in the city. Give yourself five minutes.
Drinks & minimums
No alcohol served — it's an all-ages house. Soft drinks and snacks at concessions.
Where to sit
- •Center, rows 4–8 — you see both teams and the referee clearly.
- •Front rows if your group wants their suggestions picked.
- •Back rows for young kids who may need a mid-show break.
- •The room is small enough that every seat works.
The story of National Comedy Theatre
National Comedy Theatre has run its competitive improv format in Mission Hills for decades — two teams, a referee, audience suggestions, and a strict no-profanity rule that makes it the rare comedy venue where the whole family genuinely belongs. The format descends from the same competitive-improv tradition popularized on television, and the San Diego company is one of the longest-running of its kind in the country. Many performers have passed through its teams on the way to stand-up, sketch, and screen work.
Make a night of it
The easiest family comedy night in the city: early dinner on India Street (Little Italy is a short walk south), the 7:30pm show, and everyone's home by 9:30 — shows run about 90 minutes with an intermission. Because it's all-ages with no drink minimum and free street parking, a family of four can do the whole night for well under a hundred dollars. Book ahead for the Saturday 7:30, which sells out most weekends.
Local tips
- •The 9:45pm Saturday show is slightly edgier but still profanity-free.
- •Reserve ahead — the room sells out on weekends.
- •It's a short walk from India Street restaurants for a pre-show dinner.
- •Shows run about 90 minutes with an intermission.
Before & after the show
- India Street restaurants: Little Italy-adjacent dinner options a short walk away.
- Mission Hills: Quiet neighborhood streets with easy free parking.
Address: 3717 India St, San Diego, CA 92103 · Official site: nationalcomedy.com
National Comedy Theatre FAQ
Is National Comedy Theatre family-friendly?+
Yes — it's all-ages with no profanity and no alcohol served, which makes it the safest comedy pick in San Diego for families with kids and teens.
What time are National Comedy Theatre shows?+
Typically 7:30pm and 9:45pm on Friday and Saturday nights, with additional dates around holidays.
How much are National Comedy Theatre tickets?+
Around $18–$22 per person, with discounts for students, military and groups.
Do you need reservations?+
Yes, reservations are recommended — the theater seats fewer than 200 and weekend shows regularly sell out.
Other San Diego comedy clubs
American Comedy Co.
Gaslamp Quarter · $20–$45 + two-drink minimum
The Comedy Store La Jolla
La Jolla · $15–$40 + two-item minimum
Mic Drop Comedy
Kearny Mesa · $20–$45
The Madhouse Comedy Club
Gaslamp Quarter · $15–$30 + two-drink minimum
The Comedy Palace
Kearny Mesa · $10–$25
Finest City Improv
North Park · $10–$20
Back to the San Diego comedy clubs guide or the full events calendar.