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    National Comedy Theatre: Family-Friendly Improv in San Diego (2026)

    National Comedy Theatre runs a competitive improv format — two teams, audience suggestions, a referee throwing flags for bad puns. It's the Whose Line Is It Anyway experience, it's clean by design, and it's the one comedy room in San Diego you can bring a 12-year-old to without worrying.

    Mission Hills~180 seatsAll-ages competitive improv$18–$22
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    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

    We're not showing live listings for National Comedy Theatre right now. Check the club's own calendar at nationalcomedy.com or browse the San Diego events calendar.

    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.

    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

    Back to the San Diego comedy clubs guide or the full events calendar.

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