The Stand Christmas Special
Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!
About The Stand Christmas Special
| 18th Dec 2025 to 20th Dec 2025 | |
| 8.30pm | |
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The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh 5 York Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3EB |
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| Members £15 / Standard £20 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow StandComedyclub on Twitter | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
It’s time to get in the Christmas spirit. Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond.
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