Martin Amini is playing two Southern California shows in fall 2026 — Levity Live in Oxnard on October 1 and Irvine Improv on October 22. Two chances to catch the show in Southern California without going to the Bay Area. Here is what you need for both.
Martin Amini SoCal 2026 — both shows
- Thursday, October 1 — Levity Live Oxnard, Oxnard, CA Get tickets →
- Thursday, October 22 — Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA Get tickets →
About Levity Live Oxnard
Levity Live is part of the Levity Entertainment Group, one of the major comedy club operators in the US. The Oxnard location serves Ventura County and the outer LA metro — a market that does not get touring headliners as frequently as LA proper, which means local crowds tend to show up with genuine energy when a strong act comes through. The room is well-produced and the right size for Martin's format.
About Irvine Improv
Irvine Improv sits in the Irvine Spectrum and serves Orange County and South LA. It is a consistently well-run Improv chain location with a loyal regular crowd and strong bookings. The OC audience is socially oriented, date-night friendly, and tends to respond especially well to Martin's matchmaking format — the warmth and participatory energy of his show fits the market perfectly.
What to expect at both shows
Approximately 90 minutes: sharp personal stand-up rooted in his Iranian-Bolivian identity (his father Hassan drove an ice cream truck in Silver Spring after emigrating from Iran), live crowd work that adapts to whoever is in the room, and the signature matchmaking segment where he introduces single audience members to each other on stage. Real couples have come from this. He has attended the weddings.
Which show to pick
If you are in Ventura County or the western San Fernando Valley, Oxnard on October 1 is the closer option. If you are in Orange County, Irvine on October 22 is the obvious pick. If you can travel to both — the three-week gap means you'd be seeing two genuinely different crowds, which makes the matchmaking segment especially interesting to compare.
Practical details
- Oxnard: October 1, Levity Live Oxnard
- Irvine: October 22, Irvine Improv
Martin also played Brea earlier in the year: Martin Amini Brea — April 24. Full tour schedule: Martin Amini 2026 tour dates. More on Martin: About Martin Amini.