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Comedy Clubs in Seattle, Washington

Seattle has long had a vibrant comic scene, attracting top comedians from around the nation to a number of clubs and competitions around the city, including the annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition. The Emerald City also boasts a thriving underground. Many local individuals and troupes have gotten their start in the business by performing at some of the more established clubs in the city, including The Comedy Underground.

  1. The Comedy Underground

    • Comic icons like Jerry Seinfeld, Dana Carvey and Mitch Hedberg have all appeared on the stage at the Underground, the first comedy club in Seattle. The club also hosts an open mike for professional and amateur comedians.

      The Comedy Underground
      109 S. Washington St.
      Seattle, WA 98104
      206-628-0303
      comedyunderground.com

    The Market Theater

    • This historic theater in the Pike Place Market is home to Seattle's longest-running comedy show, Seattle Theatresports Improv Comedy, which melds comedy, improv, drama and sports into an entertaining act. The Market Theater also hosts comedy classes and is home to the famous Gum Wall.

      Seattle Theatresports Improv Comedy
      1428 Post Alley
      Seattle, WA 98101
      206-587-2414
      unexpectedproductions.org

    Giggles Comedy Club

    • Although it recently changed management, Giggles continues to attract national acts like Michael Winslow of Police Academy fame. Friday and Saturday nights are reserved for these heavyweight acts, while open mike comes around every Thursday and Sunday night in the University District.

      Giggles Comedy Club
      5220 Roosevelt Way NE
      Seattle, WA 98105
      206-526-5653
      gigglescomedyclub.com

    Historic University Theater

    • The Historic University Theater is home to the Jet City Improv troupe that puts on a short-form, family-friendly improv show. The cast performs improvisational scenes and songs based on audience suggestions. Shows are every Thursday and Friday, and most Saturday nights.

      Historic University Theater
      5510 University Way NE
      Seattle, WA 98105
      206-352-8291
      wingitpresents.com

    Laughs Comedy Spot

    • Owner David Dennison, a former stand-up comedian himself, taps local talent to host and open for national acts like Tommy Davidson and Jamie Kennedy. This recently-remodeled 200-seat theater is in Kirkland, across Lake Washington from Seattle.

      Laughs Comedy Spot
      12099 124th Ave. N.E.
      Kirkland, WA 98034
      425-823-6306
      laughscomedy.com

    Parlor Live

    • Parlor leans on local comic talent and radio personalities, while featuring more mainstream acts such as Rob Schneider and Anthony Anderson. This club also holds comedy workshops, including last year's Comedy Boot Camp hosted by Louie Anderson and Kyle Cease. The club is on the third floor of Lincoln Square in Bellevue, across Lake Washington from Seattle.

      Parlor Live
      700 Bellevue Way N.E., Suite 300
      Bellevue, WA 98004
      425-289-7000
      parlorcollection.com

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