Thu, Dec 31 · 8:00 PM: New Year's Eve Stand-Up Comedy

Early show starts at 8 PM and ends by 9:30 PM

Get your New Year's Eve started off right with Cheaper Than Therapy! Your ticket gets you into the Shelton Theater to start laughing at 8 PM on December 31, 2026. Champagne is included! The party will wrap up in time for the 10:30 PM show.

Cheaper Than Therapy offers a healthy dose of live stand-up comedy every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, year-round. Located in San Francisco’s historic Shelton Theater in the heart of Union Square, Cheaper Than Therapy is convenient to get to, whether you live in the Bay Area or are just visiting.

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About the show

Each show features five to six hand-picked, experienced comedians and an occasional guest drop-in.

Please arrive at the theater by 7:45 PM to check in with the box office. The bar opens at 7 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM. Last seating is at 8:20 PM.

The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum. Come early for craft drinks and great seats!

The early New Year's Eve 2026 show will end by 9:30 PM and clear out by 10 PM. If public transit agencies work as in previous years, we expect that BART will offer special service from 8 PM December 31, 2026, till 1am January 1, 2027; and MUNI will offer free NYE service from 8 PM December 31, 2026, till 5am January 1, 2027. For a list of restaurant recommendations in the area, please visit our website.

After the show, we encourage everyone 21+ to party with us at the Shelton Theater bar.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age requirement?

The show is for mature audience members of 18+ only.

Is there a drink minimum?

No, there is no drink minimum.

What if I’m late?

This is a live show, and we want everyone to have a great time. As a courtesy to the performers and audience, we will not seat those who arrive after 8:20 PM. If you are unable to make it by this time, please let us know at least 24 hours before showtime. We would be happy to transfer your tickets to a future date.

Is there parking available?

There is no parking at the theater, but there are many public parking garages close by. See your options on Parkopedia.

If the event is sold out, will you have tickets at the door?

We often sell out, so please buy your tickets in advance. If the event is sold out online, we will not have any extra tickets to sell at the door. In that case, please get tickets to the next show!

If I can’t make it to the show anymore, what are my options?

We are happy to refund unused tickets at least 24 hours before the show starts, or we can transfer your tickets to a future show of your choice instead. Just email us at info@cttcomedy.com let us know that you can no longer make it and want to transfer your tickets. Once you’ve decided on a date that works better for you, email us again at least 48 hours in advance of the show, and we’ll confirm your seats.

More information

For more information, please visit our website.

Still have questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions?

Feel free to email us. We’d love to hear from you!

Cheaper Than Therapy is presented by CTT Comedy and Shelton Theater.