Comedic Icon Dave Chappelle Announces Chase Center Show for Feb. 7, 2026
Today, Dave Chappelle, the award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer — and one of the most influential entertainers of his generation — announces a special arena performance at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Saturday, February 7, landing in the Bay Area during the big game weekend.
Internationally recognized for his trademark wit, fearless social commentary, and no-holds-barred approach, Chappelle has reshaped comedy by tackling complex social issues while breaking industry records across television and stand-up. His work continues to set the standard for the art form, delivering incisive humor and cultural insight that only comes from a master of the craft.
This San Francisco performance arrives amid a landmark period in Chappelle’s career, as he continues to deliver sharp, unfiltered stand-up to sold-out audiences across North America. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of comedy, cultural perspective, and unmistakable stage presence — all as the city comes alive for one of the biggest weekends in sports and entertainment.
General on sale begins Friday, December 19 at 12PM local time at Ticketmaster.com.
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch, or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.
Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition.
ABOUT DAVE CHAPPELLE
Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is the 2019 recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the 2025 NAACP President's Award. Chappelle's work in television and film includes his groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show," which became the best-selling TV show in DVD history, multiple Netflix comedy specials, and memorable guest appearances on "Saturday Night Live." He has earned five Emmy Awards, including three for his Netflix specials and two for hosting "Saturday Night Live" (2017, 2021), where his most recent 17-minute monologue stands as the longest in the show's 50-year history. Chappelle has won six Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, including his most recent for "The Dreamer" (2025).
ABOUT PILOT BOY PRODUCTIONS
Pilot Boy Productions, founded in 1992 by comedian and actor Dave Chappelle, is a film and television production company dedicated to producing thought-provoking, cutting-edge, and award-winning television, concert films, and live events. Chappelle jokes that the name “Pilot Boy” comes from the numerous pitches he made to television executives in his younger days. “I’d walk thru the door and say, 'Here comes Pilot Boy!’" Since then, Chappelle has self-produced six nominated and award-winning concert films and has signed deals with both Netflix and Luminary to produce content for their streaming platforms.
