Comedy events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
MC Hammersmith and Friends
Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!
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Thomas Green - Brainstorm
Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Stevie Martin: Clout
Stevie Martin is returning to live comedy with her latest show Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don't miss her at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Story Platform
Story Platform is a monthly live event at The Gilded Saloon, created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!
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Larry Dean: Work In Progress
Twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show (2018, 2022) and previously for Best Newcomer (2015), Larry Dean comes back to Edinburgh to workshop new material!
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TBC Improv UK’s Monthly Open Improv Jam
TBC invites you to a monthly improv drop-in jam. It's a fun inclusive event where absolutely all are welcome, no improv experience required.
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The Early Saturday Show!
Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
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The Thursday Show
The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Edinburgh on selected Thursdays through the year!
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Susan Morrison is historically funny
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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The Sunday Night Laugh-In
Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.
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Free For All
Free For All is back at Monkey Barrel - with a fresh new vibe! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone.
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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!
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David William Bryan: Work In Progress
Hull’s 37th finest export David William Bryan, presents an hour of brand-new work in progress material at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 10th January.
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TBC Improv UK: Intro to Improv Course (101)
TBC Improv's 'Into to Improv Course' is your invitation to explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a supportive, playful environment on this 8 week course — no experience needed.
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Rob Beckett: Giraffe
From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 15th January!
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Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d Tour
Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to Edinburgh's Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Grace Mulvey: Work In Progress
Don't miss this new work in progress show from BBC Galton & Simpson comedy winner Grace Mulvey, an Irish stand-up taking the UK comedy scene by storm!
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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, Al Murray brings his brand-new stand-up show for 2026 to Edinburgh Playhouse on 17th January!
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Robin Morgan: Let’s Overshare!
Join Robin Morgan for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Mike Wozniak: The Bench
Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Edinburgh with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at The Royal Lyceum on 18th January!
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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TBC & Friends: A night of improvised comedy
Get ready for a high-octane night of improv comedy as TBC Improv UK takes the Summerhall stage for an unforgettable evening of spontaneous brilliance!
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Anna Hale: Control Freak
Anna Hale, comedian, singer-songwriter and unapologetic control freak comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 24th January.
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Stephen K Amos: Now We’re Talking!
Join Stephen K Amos when he brings his new show to The Stand Edinburgh on Saturday 24 January!
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Press To Pulp [WIP]
Press To Pulp (WIP) is a comedy for fans of the absurd, mystery stories and noir films in the Raymond Chandler tradition, performed by the Edinburgh Rep Company at Augustine United Church.
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Sam Avery: Thunderstorm
Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm! Catch him at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 25 January!
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Fawlty Towers - The Play
Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026!
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Maddie Grace Jepson: Live - On Tour
Maddie Grace Jepson is hitting the road with her brand-new, (reworked) one-woman show, Maddie Grace Jepson Live, a brilliantly unhinged mix of comedy, chaos, and confession.
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Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango
Award winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some useful function. But what is it? This new tour show will resolve the entire issue once and for all.
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1 World Comedy Film Festival | 2026
Welcome to the 1World Comedy Short Film Festival. Home to the funniest films from the funniest filmmakers from around the world! Coming to the Banshee Labyrinth on 31st January.
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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at The Royal Lyceum in his first national tour!
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Amanda Hursy: Carted
Amanda Hursy, one of the best rising stars in Scottish comedy, brings her hit debut show CARTED to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 1st February!
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Louis CK - Ridiculous
Emmy and Grammy Award winner Louis CK brings his 'Ridiculous' tour to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 3rd February 2026!
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Jamie Hutchinson: Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound
Jamie Hutchinson returns with Can My Mate Come? He's Sound. A brand-new hour of unfiltered comedy, mad stories, and chaotic charm. Older? Yes. Wiser? No. He's sound... Sort of.
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Bebe Cave: CHRISTBRIDE
Join Batilda Bigbum, a female mystic in a world of male dullards, as she escapes from a life of monotony to a life of devotion. This is CHRISTBRIDE: a new character comedy from Bebe Cave.
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Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!
Don’t miss Scotland’s cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour explodes back on to the Reconnect Howden Park stage on 6th & 7th Februar
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FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series!
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Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith heads back out on tour with a new show about stress, love and buying a magic spell off Amazon. Catch it at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 7th February!
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Auntie Empire
Blending bouffon comedy, satire and audience interaction, Auntie Empire is a bloody, messy, hilarious and timely lampoon of the myths of nationhood. Catch it at Summerhall in February!
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Chris Ramsey - Here Man
Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show!
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.
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Jay Lafferty: Awrite! Work in Progress
Jay will be working up material for a brand new hour joined by a special guest comic each show.
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Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra Dubois sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland, she returns to the stage with her brand-new show Cosmic Empath, don't miss her in Edinburgh in February!
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Ali Woods: Basher
Join Ali Woods, viral comedy sensation and star of Comedy Central and Stand Up Sketch Show, for his brand-new stand-up comedy show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 12th February!
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Anti-Valentine’s Day!
Sick of all the hearts & flowers and smug couples? Come laugh with The Stand Comedy Club's Anti-Valentine’s Day on Thursday 12th February!
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For The Love Of Rugby
Newly retired, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are taking their podcast to the stage, bringing you the best stories from across their careers. Catch them at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 13th February!
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Crooners - Uncaged
Crooners return to Scotland with their rip-roaring comedy music show chock full of crooner classics... don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Saturday 14th February!
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Two Mr Ps in a Podcast - LIVE
Join the Two Mr Ps at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh as they take their award-winning podcast on the road again with the ultimate show and tell lesson!
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Schalk Bezuidenhout - Hey Hey Divorce
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand-new show... his first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post-divorce.
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Ria Lina: Riabellion
Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria Lina explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules!
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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Reconnect Regal Theatre!
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Connor Burns: Gallus
Don’t miss the all-new Gallus – the latest comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland’s breakout international stand-up sensation, at Loretto School Theatre on 20th February!
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Gary Faulds Live - Panic at the Midlife Disco
Join Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who’s survived every type of life crisis imaginable, in Panic At The Midlife Disco.
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The TBC Improv UK troupe takes to the Summerhall stage on Friday 20th February, accompanied by a special guest performance!
READ MORECraig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!
Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to Loretto School Theatre on Saturday 21st February!
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John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven
John Tothill's critically-acclaimed, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show comes to Monkey Barrel for one night only on Saturday 21st February!
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Ray O’ Leary: Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!
Ray O’Leary, this burgeoning comedy legend, is excited to bring his iconic two-piece suit back to Edinburgh.
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Phil Ellis: Bath Mat
Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis brings his first full national stand-up tour to Monkey Barrell Comedy on Sunday 22nd February!
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Daniel Foxx: How Lovely
Join Daniel Foxx at the Assembly Roxy as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.
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Dave Chawner: Mental
Join Dave Chawner at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh in February to celebrating good mental health by having a laugh!
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Living The Life of Riley
Serious laughter combined with serious issues bring the Riley Family to life in front of your eyes at Reconnect Regal Theatre in February.
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Randy Feltface - Gimmick
Randy Feltface has spent his career denying the accusation that he is nothing more than a gimmick. Now it's time to own it!
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Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby
Straight from a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Thor Stenhaug brings his critically acclaimed debut hour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 26th February!
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Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna
Self-renowned poet Paulina Lenoir presents a tale of birth, life and death told through the eyes of this generation’s most renowned poet, Puella Eterna.
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Eric Rushton: Innkeeper
Stand-up comedian and writer Eric Rushton brings the 'Innkeeper' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 28th February!
READ MOREMark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
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Saaniya Abbas: Hellarious
After a hugely successful, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut, Saaniya Abbas is bringing Hellarious across the country on her first UK tour, don't miss her at The Stand Edinburgh in March!
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Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
Helen and Ellie are BACK with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they're feeling brave enough...
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Chloe Petts: Big Naturals
Chloe Petts returns with a brand-new tour, and she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex. Catch her at The Stand Edinburgh on 4th March!
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling at the Moon
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd brings his new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 4th March!
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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Reconnect Howden Park on 5th March!
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Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford is back with a new live show, A Manford All Seasons! Don't miss him live at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 7th March!
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Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat
With the end of her twenties rapidly approaching, Melanie Bracewell, one of New Zealand’s most popular comics unpacks the last decade of her life.
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Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop
Sara Pascoe is returning to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 8th March 2026 with her new show I Am A Strange Gloop!
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Susie McCabe: WIP
Come see Susie McCabe as she runs out new material at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh in March!
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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding.
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TBC Improv Presents: Fresh Faces of Improv - Longform!
Get ready for a showcase of the newest improv comedy talent in Scotland with TBC Improv UK!
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Mark Nelson: Liquid Gold
Multi award winning Scottish stand up Mark Nelson brings his brand new show, Liquid Gold, to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 12th March 2026!
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Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer
Don't miss a glistening diamond hour of stand-up from delusional queer icon Sam Nicoresti about love, insanity, and the hunt for the perfect skirt suit!
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Jack Off The Beanstalk - Adult Panto
Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 13th March!
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Tom Davis: Spudgun
Tom Davis is back on the road with new show Spudgun, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics at Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Friday 13th March!
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Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz
Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to The Stand Edinburgh!
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Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath
Authentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages - AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis.
READ MOREMark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
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Des Clarke: Life After Des
After more than ten years away from the touring circuit, Des Clarke returns to the stage with 'Life After Des', a show that's as sharp, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud as ever!
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Vittorio Angelone: You Can’t Say Nothing Any More
After two sold out tours, Vittorio Angelone is heading back on the road with his brand new show... You Can’t Say Nothing Any More!
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Mark Simmons is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 16th March!
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Jay Lafferty: Ooft!
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe including sold out shows and 5 star reviews, Jay takes Ooft! on the road, don't miss her at The Stand Edinburgh on 18th March!
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TBC Improv Presents: Fresh Faces of Improv - Shortform!
Get ready for a night of unscripted hilarity featuring some of the most exciting new voices in Edinburgh’s improv scene!
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Maff Brown
Catch British comedian and MC Maff Brown at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 19th March!
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Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am
Star of Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, Manhood.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the EICC on Friday 20th March!
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Lorna Rose Treen: Now That’s What I Call Characters
Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy.
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Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse
Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, returns to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in 2026 with his new show 'Spectral Intercourse'!
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Janine Harouni: This Is What You Waited For
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Janine Harouni comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 21st March with a brand-new hour of joyful, quick-witted stand-up!
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Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm
Daliso Chaponda brings Topical Storm to Monkey Barrel - a show not about THE news but about news itself.
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Judi Love: All About The Love
Judi Love is heading on tour in 2026 with a new stand-up show and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd March!
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The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
In her first live show in over a decade, Sue Perkins delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.
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Harry Enfield and No Chums
Come along to the Usher Hall for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled 'stupid idiot', Harry Enfield!
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Grace Mulvey: Did You Hear We’re All Going To Die?
The Irish? They live to die. And Grace Mulvey, self-dubbed the ‘Death Queen’, will teach you how not to be weird about loss.
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John Robertson’s The Dark Room
Welcome to THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!
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PASS: Roll With it
Roll With It is a new coming of age comedy exploring friendship, identity, found family, and most importantly, dragon-slaying.
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Amy Mason - Behold!
Behold! is a silly yet razor-witted examination of digital dependency, friendship and community, delivered with Amy Mason’s signature blend of off-kilter storytelling and deadpan warmth.
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The Importance Of Being Earnest
Join Old'n'Dead Productions, at The Georgian House in March, for Oscar Wilde's hilarious comedy about mistaken identities and secret engagements in "The Importance Of Being Earnest"!
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Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings And Roundabouts
Catch the critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye, nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards!
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Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation
Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! He'll bring Re:Creation to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 28th March 2026!
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The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live
Prepare for the ultimate evening of amazement when Daniel Sinclair brings The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live to Edinburgh's Assembly Roxy on Saturday 28th March!
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Scott Bennett - Stuff
Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
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Tom Lucy: Golden Boy
Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’ and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 2 April 2nd!
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Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!
Danny Baker, the Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town, celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!
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Darren Connell - I’m Sorry Mother
Darren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April!
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Girls Night Oot 2 - Heartbreaks & Promises
The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter to help mend a broken heart, then it is off to the dancing to dance the night away!
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Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Game of Crones
Funny, feral, and gloriously unapologetic, Game of Crones is a riotous celebration of women in their prime - warriors who will not go gentle into bingo night.
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Shane Todd: Hold Me Back
Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd brings with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back to The Queen's Hall!
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Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Namaste Motherf*ckers is a new show from Cally Beaton, a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Catch it when she brings it to Monkey Barrel on Wednesday April 8th!
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Mc Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property
Featuring brand-new routines! You'll leave astounded at the speed of MC Hammersmith's brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
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Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare
After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Peter Flanagan brings his 'Fresh Prince Of Kildare' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 10th April.
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Dystopia The Rock Opera
Fresh from a hugely successful 5 star Edinburgh Fringe run, Dystopia: The Rock Opera storms into the Assembly Roxy with blistering musicianship, razor-edged satire, humour and cinematic stagecraft!
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Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco
Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who's survived every type of life crisis imaginable, brings his new show Panic at the Midlife Disco to The Stand Edinburgh on 11th April!
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Russell Howard - Don’t Tell The Algorithm
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026! He'll bring 'Don't Tell The Algorithm' to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 11th April!
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TBC Improv: Intro to Longform Improv Course (103)
This Intro to Longform is an 8-class course that builds on core improv skills and introduces the tools needed to create connected, meaningful shows.
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David Elms Describes A Room
Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London's Soho Theatre, veteran improviser David Elms brings his cult hit show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 18th April!
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Guest Workshop: Solo-Prov & Being Obvious
Learn to be present, obvious, and boldly simple as David Elms guides you through grounded improv and the joyful art of solo-prov in this workshop at Summerhall.
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Paddy McDonnell: Gout’s Out
Paddy McDonnell brings his hilarious new show 'Gout’s Out' to the Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 19th April.
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The Battle - CANCELLED
The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in April 2026.
READ MOREJack Docherty in The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to the Traverse Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Scottish Comedians InstaComedy The Scottish Comedians
The Scottish Comedians brings you different styles of comedy from the finest comedians from Scotland, with an amazing line-up, all worthy of their own show!
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Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa - Paradise Gothic
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa returns with The Paradise Gothic Tour, it's Vidura at his most fearless.
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Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. Catch him at The Queen's Hall on 24th April!
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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist
Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman extends his hit tour into 2026 and brings it to The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 25th April.
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Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour Around The World
Nurse John, the online persona of John Dela Cruz, brings 'The Short Staffed Tour Around The World' to the Usher Hall on Sunday 26th April.
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The Scottish Comedians
The Scottish Comedians at Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026!
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Tim Key: Loganberry
The hugely popular poet, comedian and actor Tim Key brings his critically acclaimed show Loganberry to Monkey Barrell Comedy for two nights on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th April!
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The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows
Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements!
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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Laura Ramoso - Calm Down Tour
Laura Ramoso, a German-Italian comedian best known for her viral impressions on Instagram and TikTok, brings her 'Calm Down Tour' to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 2nd May.
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Sophie Garrad - Poor Little Rich Girl
This high-energy, razor-sharp stand-up hour at Monkey Barrel Comedy sees Sophie Garrad satirize her own experiences of class, identity, privilege and the prison system.
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Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road.
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Georgie Jones: And The World Spins Anyway
Join Georgie Jones in her latest hour as she blends spoken word, stand-up, and storytelling, sharing poems from her debut collection, And The World Spins Anyway.
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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun
Simon Evans is Back! Veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.
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Betwixt the Sheets LIVE with Dr Kate Lister
Join historian Dr Kate Lister for a riotously entertaining and equally enlightening evening as she brings her award-winning podcast Betwixt the Sheets LIVE to the Assembly Rooms stage!
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An Audience with Mark and Lard
Don't miss 'An Audience With Mark And Lard', coming to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 26th May!
READ MORECraig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!
Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington!
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I’m Grand Mam: Happy Campers
Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby, the wildly popular Irish comedy duo, bring their live show 'Happy Campers' to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 29th May!
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Emily Catalano: Quiet Is the New Loud
Known for her slow pace and dry humor, Emily Catalano, a Los Angeles-based comedian, comes to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 31st May!
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Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I'll Stand Here
It's time for Pierre to do stand-up! It's time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God's sake? All earthly glories fade!
READ MOREStuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Corn Exchange Haddington!
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Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour 2026
Australia’s biggest comedy trio, Sooshi Mango, are taking their smash-hit arena show HOME MADE to the world in 2026, including a date at the Usher Hall on 13th June!
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo returns to the Festival Theatre on 16th & 17th June!
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ShxtsNGigs: Daddy’s Home Tour
After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy's Home Tour to home ground for the first time, don't miss them at the Usher Hall on Thursday 18th June!
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Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Expect big laughs, heart and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny Henry when he comes to The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Monday 22nd June with his new show, Still At Large!
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Join Tiny Tim for his Scottish Adventure when he headlines Portobello Town Hall on Thursday 25th June!
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An Evening with David Sedaris
David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!
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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Returning to Edinburgh Playhouse after selling out in 2025! Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
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Daniel Sloss: BITTER
Scotland’s international comedy superstar Daniel Sloss unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show 'BITTER' at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 15th August.
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Urzila Carlson - Fatty on a Yacht
Urzila Carlson, the fan-favourite comedian, returns to the UK with even more understated punchlines and her signature deadpan delivery in the brand-new show, Fatty on a Yacht.
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Susan Calman: Tall Tales
Susan Calman brings her new show, Tall Tales, all about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older, to Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 18th September!
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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me
Scotland's comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026 with his brand-new stand-up show, Here If You Need Me!
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Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Edinburgh with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at The Queen's Hall on 26th September!
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Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet
Sam Campbell is one of the UK's most distinctive and boundary-pushing comedic talents, don't miss him when he brings his new show, Kid Giblet, to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 27th September!
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Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK in 2025 & 2026 which will see him perform at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 4th October!
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The Steamie
Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to The King's Theatre Edinburgh!
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Miriam’s Full English LIVE
Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the Edinburgh Playhouse for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!
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Allyson June Smith: Allyson Wonderland
In a world that’s imploding, an hour in the company of Allyson Smith is the only antidote you’ll ever need.
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Mike Bubbins: IDEASMAN
Comedian, actor, and broadcaster Mike Bubbins brings his brand-new live tour, IDEASMAN to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh in October 2026!
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Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise
In 'Fat Tom Cruise', see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star, Olga Koch, comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show!
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Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts
Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs when Rachel Fairburn brings her show Vexy Beasts to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Vanessa Larry Mitchell- Teardrops on My Dildo: Fully Charged
Following the success of her internationally toured debut solo, Vanessa returns with her all new, side-splittingly hilarious comedy hour that will leave you speechless!
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Jack Carroll: The Fall Guy
Join Jack Carroll at The Stand Edinburgh as he expertly examines subjects that can make us feel awkward, within the safe confines of his northern charm!
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Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special
Fin Taylor brings his sharp, direct, and fearless stand-up to Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Saturday 31st October as part of his Pre-emptive Comeback Special tour!
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Laura Smyth: Born Aggy
What if all your dreams come true and you've still got the hump? Join Laura Smyth as she brings her new show 'Born Aggy' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 11th November!
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Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Catherine Bohart is touring with her brand new show 'Borrowing Trouble' in 2026 and brings it to the Assembly Roxy on 12th November!
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Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet Kemsley is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms and how she's trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy!
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Morgan Rees: What A Bummer
Acclaimed stand-up and online sensation Morgan Rees is back on the road with a hugely anticipated brand-new show, don't miss 'What A Bummer' at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 18th November!
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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! Bill Bailey returns to Edinburgh with a brand new show - Vaudevillean!
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Flo & Joan: With Feeling
Critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show and bring it to the Assembly Roxy on 28th November!
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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life
Tired of papering over the cracks in your life? Then you clearly haven't tried Romesh Ranganathan's new quick fix. His latest tour! It's scientifically proven* to boost your self-esteem!
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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies has announced extra dates for his Full Fat Legend tour, don't miss your final chance to see it live at Edinburgh Playhouse on 9th & 10th March 2027!
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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much
With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan Carr's ready to dish some drama when he brings his new show, Have I Said Too Much, to the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Ed Byrne and Friends
In this special evening at Eastwood Park Theatre, Ed Byrne will be joined by a selection of fellow comedians for a night of first-class stand-up!
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A Scottish Comedy Collective
Join Eastwood Park Theatre for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with a line up comprising Graham Mackie, Jo Caulfield, Cubby and MC Hammersmith!
READ MOREComedy Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to The Byre Theatre St Andrews after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour
The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back with her latest tour 'Best Behaviour' and brings it to the Alhambra Theatre on Friday, 17th April!
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Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to the Adam Smith Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
READ MOREComedy Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Mark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
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Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival returns in March 2026 featuring spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!
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Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian (WIP)
Join Kate Hammer as she recounts navigating the visa process, getting dominated on Vinted and discovering her sexuality through The Magic School Bus... if you don't laugh, she gets deported!
READ MOREComedy Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Jessies
From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie... Jessies is an award-winning new comedy that's fierce, funny, and full of heart!
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Gary Meikle: Yer Maw
Gary Meikle returns to the stage with brand new show, Yer Maw, don't miss him live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 6th March!
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns to Cumbernauld Theatre with new show, Scotland Made The World!
READ MOREComedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco
Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who's survived every type of life crisis imaginable, bring his new show Panic at the Midlife Disco to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 14th February!
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Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Beacon Arts Centre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Mark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
READ MOREComedy Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Substate Comedy Club Presents: Cupid’s Chaos
Join us at Alloa Town Hall on Friday, February 14th for an unreal night of stand-up hosted by the brilliant Ross Leslie, with a monster headline set from Mark Black!
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Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg with a Horse Inside
Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as Brian Bilston takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day!
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Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Macrobert Arts Centre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature
Direct from his last smash-hit nationwide tour, legendary Canadian stand-up star Tom Stade comes to The Park Hotel Kilmarnock with his brand-new show, Naughty By Nature!
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Tiny Tim’s Scottish Adventure
Join Tiny Tim for his Scottish Adventure when he headlines The Park Hotel Kilmarnock on Friday 26th June!
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