Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/04/2026
5:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Location
VEA Newport Beach
900 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Legendary comedy meets ocean views.

VEA Newport Beach is thrilled to welcome The Second City, the world‑renowned improv comedy institution, to our Sunset Lawn for a special open‑air performance on the coast. Set against sweeping Pacific Ocean views, The Second City Goes Coastal delivers a fresh, elevated take on live improv, equal parts smart, spontaneous, and unforgettable.

For more than 65 years, The Second City has been the launching pad for some of comedy’s most influential voices, from Tina Fey and Bill Murray to Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert, and Keegan‑Michael Key. Their performers are masters of fast‑paced, audience‑driven comedy, blending razor‑sharp writing with fearless improvisation.

This two‑act, 90‑minute show is a curated “Best of Second City” experience featuring short‑form improv games, interactive moments with the audience, and select scenes from The Second City’s iconic archives. Each performance is tailored in real time, shaped by the crowd, the setting, and the moment, making no two shows exactly alike.

Enjoy drinks and food available for purchase as you settle in for an evening of laughter, ocean breezes, and sunset skies.

Tickets:

• General Admission – $50 per ticket – Enjoy the show from first‑come, first‑served seating at our communal tables on Sunset Lawn.
• VIP Table for Two – $190 per table – Reserve a private table for two with a prime view of the show and two drink tickets for use at bars on Sunset Lawn.
• VIP Table for Four – $380 per table – Settle in at a private table for four with a prime view of the show and four drink tickets for use at bars on Sunset Lawn.
• VIP Table for Six – $570 per table – Gather your group at a private table for six with a prime view of the show and six drink tickets for use at bars on Sunset Lawn.

Room Packages:

Why not make a night of it? Stay overnight at VEA Newport Beach with our exclusive The Second City Goes Coastal room packages, available in both standard and VIP experiences. Package details and booking links below.

The Second City Goes Coastal Package

The Second City Goes Coastal VIP Package

Additional Information:

• Valet parking is complimentary with validation from an F&B outlet. Outside food & beverage is not permitted.
• Doors open at 4:30pm (1 hour prior to showtime).
• Guests acknowledge that photos or video taken during the event may be used for VEA Newport Beach or The Second City marketing.