SF Sketchfest Announces 2027 Lineup with Major Reunions and New Acts
SF Sketchfest has revealed its 2027 lineup, featuring reunions of popular comedy acts and new performances, with tickets going on sale this Sunday.
SF Sketchfest returns in January with more than 230 shows and 700 performers, including Martin Short, Broad City creators Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, and local filmmaker Boots Riley (SFist, 2026). The 24th annual festival will take place from January 14 to 31, with tickets going on sale Sunday. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson will reunite to discuss the cult classic Broad City, which ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2019. Martin Short is among the headliners, bringing his decades-long career in comedy, television, and film to the lineup. [1]
The festival will also celebrate Oakland filmmaker Boots Riley, who will discuss his work with comedian Patton Oswalt, whom Riley interviewed for an SF Sketchfest tribute more than a decade ago in the same theater (SFist, 2026). Several reunions are planned, including the 30th-anniversary celebration of the Stella sketch comedy series and the 20th-anniversary of Run Ronnie Run!, the film spinoff of HBO's sketch comedy series 'Mr. Show with Bob and David.' The two-night Run Ronnie Run! event will include a live reading with original stars David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, joined by cowriters Scott Aukerman, B.J. Porter, and Brian Posehn. [1]
Other television reunions include a conversation about the '90s animated series 'Hey Arnold!' with creator Craig Bartlett and animators Natasha Cline and Mike Hollingsworth, and 'Futurama Live; Outtake-o-Rama 2027!' featuring David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, and Billy West (SFist, 2026). The festival also includes unusual offerings such as Fake TED Talks, where Jonathan Coulton, Janeane Garofalo, Laura Kightlinger, Adam Savage, and Dulcé Sloan will deliver presentations with more jokes than research. [1]
SF Sketchfest returns in January with more than 230 shows and 700 performers, including Martin Short, Broad City creators Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, and local filmmaker Boots Riley (SFist, 2026). Tickets go on sale Sunday for the 24th annual SF Sketchfest, which will take place January 14–31, as the Chronicle reports. This event marks a significant return for the festival, bringing together a wide array of comedic talents and notable figures from the entertainment industry. [1]
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The festival will also celebrate Oakland filmmaker, musician, and writer Boots Riley discussing his work with comedian Patton Oswalt, whom Riley interviewed for an SF Sketchfest tribute more than a decade ago in the same theater (SFist, 2026). This tribute highlights the long-standing relationship between Riley and Oswalt, as well as the festival's commitment to honoring past events and performances. [1]
Other television reunions include a conversation about the '90s animated series 'Hey Arnold!' with creator Craig Bartlett and animators Natasha Cline and Mike Hollingsworth, and 'Futurama Live; Outtake-o-Rama 2027!' featuring David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, and Billy West (SFist, 2026). These reunions offer fans a chance to revisit beloved characters and explore the creative processes behind these iconic shows. [1]
The festival also includes several unusual offerings, such as Fake TED Talks and My Dad's Dead Screenplay, which adds a unique flavor to the lineup (SFist, 2026). These events showcase the festival's commitment to innovation and diversity in comedic expression, providing audiences with a range of experiences beyond traditional stand-up performances. [1]
SF Sketchfest returns in January with more than 230 shows and 700 performers, including Martin Short, Broad City creators Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, and local filmmaker Boots Riley (SFist, 2026). Tickets go on sale Sunday for the 24th annual SF Sketchfest, which will take place January 14–31, as the Chronicle reports. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, the creators and stars of Comedy Central’s Broad City, will reunite to discuss the cult classic, which ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2019 (SFist, 2026). [1]
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The festival will also celebrate Oakland filmmaker, musician, and writer Boots Riley discussing his work with comedian Patton Oswalt, whom Riley interviewed for an SF Sketchfest tribute more than a decade ago in the same theater (SFist, 2026). The festival also has several reunions planned, including the 30th-anniversary celebration of the Stella sketch comedy series and the 20th-anniversary of Run Ronnie Run!, the film spinoff of HBO's sketch comedy series “Mr. Show with Bob and David.” (SFist, 2026). [1]
Other television reunions include a conversation about the '90s animated series 'Hey Arnold!' with creator Craig Bartlett and animators Natasha Cline and Mike Hollingsworth, and 'Futurama Live; Outtake-o-Rama 2027!' featuring David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, and Billy West (SFist, 2026). The festival also includes its Edinburgh Spotlight series, live podcast recordings, comedy workshops, variety shows, and stand-up performances, with additional performers still to be announced (SFist, 2026). [1]
SF Sketchfest returns in January with more than 230 shows and 700 performers, including Martin Short, Broad City creators Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, and local filmmaker Boots Riley (SFist, 2026). Tickets go on sale Sunday for the 24th annual SF Sketchfest, which will take place January 14–31, as the Chronicle reports. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, the creators and stars of Comedy Central’s Broad City, will reunite to discuss the cult classic, which ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2019 (SFist, 2026). [1]
Other television reunions include a conversation about the '90s animated series 'Hey Arnold!' with creator Craig Bartlett and animators Natasha Cline and Mike Hollingsworth, and 'Futurama Live; Outtake-o-Rama 2027!' featuring David X. Cohen, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, and Billy West (SFist, 2026). The festival also includes its Edinburgh Spotlight series, live podcast recordings, comedy workshops, variety shows, and stand-up performances, with additional performers still to be announced (SFist, 2026). [1]
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