Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE!
Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-09-15 at 8:00 PM.
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The downtown heavyweight of San Diego comedy — American Comedy Co. books the biggest touring names that play any club in the county (think Netflix-special level) in a 300-seat Gaslamp room. If a famous comedian is doing a club set in San Diego, odds are it's here.
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Quick answer: Tickets run $20–$50+ depending on the headliner — big names sell out the week they're announced. Two-drink minimum. Parking is Gaslamp garage parking ($15–$25); the 6th & K Parkade is the standard play. Doors open an hour before showtime and seating is first-come.
818 B Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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Gaslamp Open Mic & $5 Happy Hour LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-09-15 at 8:00 PM.
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Alfred Robles LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-09-19 at 7:00 PM.
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Usama Siddiquee LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-10-29 at 8:00 PM.
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Kevin Nealon LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-27 at 7:00 PM.
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Kevin Nealon LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-11-28 at 7:00 PM.
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Desi Banks LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-12-19 at 7:00 PM.
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Desi Banks LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2026-12-20 at 7:00 PM.
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Steve Byrne LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2027-01-07 at 8:00 PM.
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Anthony Rodia LIVE! at American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp Quarter on 2027-01-29 at 7:00 PM.
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No dedicated lot — this is the Gaslamp. The 6th & K Parkade is two blocks away and usually $10–$15 on weeknights, $20–$25 weekends. Metered street parking is free after 6pm in theory and never available in practice on a weekend. Padres home games make everything worse; check the schedule.
What parking costs
$10–$25 garage
Transit & rideshare
Gaslamp Quarter trolley station (Green/Orange lines) is a 5-minute walk. The easiest transit-accessible comedy club in the county. Rideshare drop on Sixth Ave is simple; pickup after the late show means walking a block off Sixth to avoid the scrum.
Center room, rows 3–6 — the room is shallow and wide, so center beats front-side.
Raised back bar for a casual two-person night.
Front center if you want the full experience — headliners here work the crowd hard.
Avoid the far wings; the room's width means angle seats lose some acts' stage business.
Bag policy
Small bags only, subject to search. Phones must be silenced and away during sets — big-name comics increasingly use Yondr-style phone pouches or strict no-phone enforcement. Assume no recording, no exceptions.
Food & drink inside
Full bar and a solid food menu (better than club standard). Two-drink minimum enforced. Cocktails $13–$16. The kitchen closes before the late show — eat at the early show or before you come.
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What this room books: Stand-up comedy — major touring headliners, podcast tapings, showcase nights.
Follow the club's calendar — when a special-taping-level name announces, shows sell out in days. Waitlist actually moves; join it.
Early shows (7pm) beat late shows for parking and energy; late shows are rowdier.
Check the Padres schedule before booking parking plans — game nights change the Gaslamp math.
Two-drink minimum on top of tickets puts the night at $60–$90 per person. Worth it for the caliber.
The block of Sixth Ave outside is a nightlife corridor — the night doesn't have to end at the club.
The biggest touring stand-up names that play any club in San Diego — Netflix-special-level headliners on weekends, plus podcast tapings and showcase nights. It's the Gaslamp's premier comedy room.
Tickets run $20–$50+ depending on the headliner, plus a two-drink minimum. Big names sell out within days of announcement — join the waitlist, which does move.
No dedicated lot — the 6th & K Parkade two blocks away runs $10–$25 depending on the night. The Gaslamp Quarter trolley station is a 5-minute walk and the stress-free alternative.
Most shows are 21+ (or 18+ with restrictions) — check the specific event listing when buying tickets. All shows carry the standard two-drink minimum regardless of age.
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