Best Improv & Comedy Clubs in Orange County | The Orange County City Guide (2026)
Orange County’s comedy scene runs deeper than most people realize. From dedicated improv theaters to nationally touring headliners and local late-night comedy showcases, there’s no shortage of places to catch a show.
Whether you’re planning a date night, group outing, or just need a midweek laugh, these are the venues to know.
Comedy Clubs
Irvine Improv — Irvine
527 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
21+
Brea Improv — Brea
180 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
21+
Improv Theaters
ImprovCity — Tustin
138 W Main St, Tustin, CA 92780
All Ages (select shows 18+)
The Improv Collective — Costa Mesa
1651 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
All Ages / Some 18+
Modjeska Playhouse (OC Improv) — Lake Forest
25800 Jeronimo Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
All Ages
The Wayward Artist — Santa Ana
151 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
All Ages (varies by production)
Recurring Comedy Nights
The Rec Room — Huntington Beach
7227 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
21+
The Wayfarer — Costa Mesa
843 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
21+
Durty Nelly’s — Costa Mesa
2915 Red Hill Ave Ste A101, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
21+
Copper Door — Santa Ana
225 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
21+
Strut Bar & Club — Costa Mesa
719 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
21+