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May
15
May
15
Fox Theater
Ben Schwartz will be bringing his hit Ben Schwartz & Friends Tour to the epic Fox Theater in Oakland, California this upcoming Friday, May 15th, 2026.
Parks and Recreation fans know Schwartz best as the outrageous Jean-Ralphio. His unique talent as a sound has even been featured in previous Motion Picture Sound International masterclasses. Fans can get a taste of his brand of off the cuff crazy in his new Netflix special Thanks for the Ride.
He has received critical acclaim for a wide range of work including the critically acclaimed and award winning improv specials “Middleditch & Schwartz” which he co created and performed.
Tickets start: $97. Get tickets for this show in Oakland, California this upcoming Friday, May 15th, 2026.
Multi-Platinum, award-winning star Ben Schwartz is bringing his highly-acclaimed Ben Schwartz & Friends Tour to The Fox Theater in Oakland, California on Friday, May 15th, 2026.
For his North American tour, Ben Schwartz has assembled a handpicked cast of comedians to join him for the Ben Schwartz & Friends Tour. He will perform in dozens of cities and towns across the continent on his way to Oakland for this date.
Ben Schwartz is a writer/actor/stand-up comedian. His work can be seen and heard throughout TV, film and live performance. He is perhaps best known for his work as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the acclaimed NBC show Parks and Recreation.
His vocal work in the musical films The Hedgehog (2011), A Stork's Tale (2016), and The Aeronauts (2019) received extreme acclaim with the introduction of his work in these genres and audiences. Schwartz co-created and starred in the Showtime series House of Lies. A Netflix and Cannes participant Comedian Schwartz is going to be everywhere with three new specials and a slew of original clips, bite-sized digital content.
The Fox Theater is one of Oakland’s premier cultural institutions. The Fox Theater is located in downtown Oakland, California in the vibrant arts and entertainment district and is a beautifully restored theater offering a unique elegant space for LIVE entertainment. Fox Theater is a historic landmark showcasing the architecture of a vintage theater with detailed design elements.
With a seating capacity for theatrical performances of approximately 2,800, Fox Theater offers superior sight lines and acoustics throughout the venue. Fox Theater includes main floor seating, balcony seating and gallery seating. The Fox Theater has been fully restored to its original grandeur with the most modern of conveniences while still maintaining the splendor and grandeur of a historic landmark. There are many bars and facilities throughout the venue. For more information on our entertainment venue, please contact The Fox Theater.
Parking for performances at the Fox Theater vicinity can be found throughout the Fox Theater vicinity by way of many off street parking lots and garages and on street parking options available throughout the downtown Oakland district. We are located within easy walking distance to many different paid parking lots in the area.
Fox Theater - Ben Schwartz Admission: $97. Very good value for some really good comedy. All tickets are available to purchase online through two sources. The recommended place to purchase tickets is through Ticket Squeeze, the preferred concert ticket website. Tickets are also available through the Fox Theater box office. Click on the "buy tickets" link above to look for available seats.
Please see below the Fox Theater seating chart for the Ben Schwartz event on 15 May 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Ben Schwartz tickets. For accessible seating please contact Fox Theater directly.
Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland, California, , US