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Getting Here
Come visit the Punch Line Comedy Club at 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.
Box Office Hours
Mon Closed | Tue 5:30PM–8:45PM | Wed 6PM–8:45PM | Thu 6PM–8:45PM | Fri 5:30PM–10:30PM | Sat 5:00PM–10:00PM | Sun 5:30PM–8:45PM
*Box Office will be open one hour before doors on show days.
*Box Office will be open at 4pm any Monday that we have a show.
Club hours are subject to change based on showtime.
FAQ
SHOW TIME / DOOR TIME
7:00 PM / 6:00 PM doors
7:30 PM / 6:30 PM doors
8:00 PM / 7:00 PM doors
9:15 PM / 8:45 PM doors
9:45 PM / 9:15 PM doors
If you do not have a valid ID, but are clearly above drinking age, you will still be admitted into the club but marked as underage and not permitted alcoholic beverages.
Yes, we have a two-drink minimum per person.
Cash and all major credit/debit cards are accepted.
However, international credit cards are not. We urge any international card holders to visit the following ATM's that are within 1 block of the club:
- Umpqua Bank ATM at 450 Sansome St Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94111
- Comerica Bank ATM at One Embarcadero Center, Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111 (on the corner of Battery Street and Sacramento Street)
- Chase ATM at 2 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111 (on the corner of Front Street and Clay Street)
- Bank of America ATM at 275 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94104
- Wells Fargo ATM at 292 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
No.
Shows are General Admission seating and therefore first-come first-served. We offer preferred seating which offers more comfortable booth seating and non-shared tables throughout the venue for an additional fee to certain performances. Contact the box office for more details.
Preferred Seating offers more comfortable booth seating and non-shared tables throughout the venue. However, preferred seating is first come first served as well meaning you are not guaranteed a front-row seat with a preferred seat.
Yes, with or without tickets you must wait in line because everyone needs to have their IDs checked upon entry.
Return to the place of purchase to see what the return policy is. If you purchased them by visiting our box office our policy is that the tickets are NON-refundable NON-exchangeable.
We do a really good job of seating our guests together but remember that General Admission seating is 'first come first served' so with large parties it is best to arrive early and together.
Sometimes our shows are sold out in advance so it's best to plan ahead and purchase your tickets in advance. However, if this should happen and you want to try your luck you are more than welcome to come to the venue early and wait in our "standby line" in the event that more tickets are released just prior to showtime.
Feel free to bring your camera to take pictures before and or after the show. There is absolutely NO photography or video during the show. An announcement will be made when it is time to put your cameras and cell phones away. Any violation of this rule results in expulsion from the venue with no exceptions.
Only tickets purchased in person at the box office will be free of service fees.
Yes, please visit our Private Events page for more information.
We are not affiliated with any local lots, but ample street parking is available.
Please read the meter signs, but generally, city meters are free after 6PM.
No.
- No Outside Food or Drink Allowed
- No guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm.
- Replicas of any type of weapon are NOT permitted.
- No drugs or drug paraphernalia, illegal substances of any kind.
- No personal video cameras, Go-Pros, selfie sticks or laser pointers.
- No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment - (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms or commercial use rigs)
- No large bags over (10” x 10”), backpacks, Camelbacks or Bota bags
- This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management
Yes, but you DO NOT have to purchase an alcoholic beverage. Sodas, juices, sparkling waters and more are also available to you.
We take passes to some of our shows, you must call the club box office to ask if a show is a special event or not.
Comedy is subjective to all people. What's funny to some may not be to another. Our recommendation is to look up the various performers on YouTube and judge for yourself.
Yes.
Occasionally we have promotional tickets for eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders and their families. Please visit Veteran Tickets Foundation at www.vettix.org or First Tickets Foundation at www.1sttix.org to check availability (You must use an existing account or create an account to request tickets.)
Please contact box office at PunchLineFBoxOffice@LiveNation.com for inquiries.
Please contact the booking department at norcalcomedybookings@livenation.com
The following bag policy is in place: Bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search.
If you had so much fun that you lost something during your time with us, please email us at PunchLineSFBoxOffice@LiveNation.com or call us at (415) 397-7573.
We encourage you to review our safety and security information below prior to arriving at the venue.
- Please arrive early to the venue to allow enough time for you and your guests to move through the queue and enter the venue.
- Prior to entering the venue, guests will be searched (wand or walk through metal detection and/or pat-downs) to ensure that none of the restricted items enters the building.
- We suggest you leave valuable and unnecessary items at home.
- You may be asked to empty your pockets of all items so that they can be examined.
- All alcohol and narcotic laws will be strictly enforced.
- All bags will be searched, and no large bags or backpacks will be allowed.
We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone. If you see something that concerns you, please say something to our Management or Security so we can ensure the best experience possible.
Restricted Items:
(Keep in mind priority number one is to HAVE FUN! Just please do it without the items listed below,)- No Outside Food or Drink Allowed
- No guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm.
- Replicas of any type of weapon are NOT permitted.
- No drugs or drug paraphernalia, illegal substances of any kind.
- No personal video cameras, Go-Pros, selfie sticks or laser pointers.
- No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment - (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms or commercial use rigs)
- No large bags over (10” x 10”), backpacks, Camelbacks or Bota bags
- This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management
The use or possession of any illegal drugs will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. Do not bring any illegal substances to the event as violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you are found impaired at the door, security will not allow you to enter the venue. Event staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. Please come with a smile and be prepared to enjoy a fun filled night of comedy.
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We recommend always buying tickets directly through ticketmaster.com or punchlinecomedyclub.com.