The Setup was started in Feb 2015 in San Francisco as a monthly comedy show. Since then it has expanded to become a national comedy brand with several shows a week across different cities. In the past 7 years over 100,000 people have attended our shows. We are known for creating the best stand up comedy experience available. We curate and showcase the nations most talented comedians.
We are always looking for great venues with a sophisticated aesthetic to partner with. Our model has been repeated many times with success and we’d love to bring our event to your space.
Taylor Tomlinson practices her Netflix special at The Setup before recording it.
One of the coolest venues on the planet for comedy, this hidden speakeasy in North Beach has an intimate bar that has the perfect atmosphere for stand up comedy.
A packed show in the historic upper space of the Valencia Room.
Fans of The Setup at a sold out show in Culver City, LA
Paul Morrissey performs for fans of The Setup in Echo Park
We are available to curate a great event for your company holiday event, birthday party, or any other type of gathering. We’re happy to come to you or you can join us at one of our venues. Get in touch and we’ll happily provide you with flexible options for a show that fits your needs. We have access to all sorts of great comedians of different styles and varieties.
You’d be hard-pressed to find any comedy basement in the city that more closely resembles the classic, brick-lined institutions across New York. The Set Up at 222 Hyde St. has suffered through several changes as the street-facing bar has changed ownership a few times, but this version may be the best yet.
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