Comedy events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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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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Top Banana
Catch the comedy stars of the future and pro comics trying out new material every Wednesday night at Monkey Barrel Comedy's 'Top Banana'!
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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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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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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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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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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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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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Stuart Mitchell
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at 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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Good Egg Comedy presents: Cracking New Jokes Show
Watch professional comedians try new material for less than the price of an Edinburgh drink every Thursday at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar!
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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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Hot Comedy
Hot Comedy is a bold, inclusive comedy compilation show in Edinburgh, hosted by Nicholas Elliott and Eva Peroni, at the Gilded Saloon every other Sunday.
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The Comedy Show
Enjoy a a mixed-bill lineup of world-class comedians in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre at The Gilded Saloon.
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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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Brick and Sip
Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!
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Sarah Roberts: Scary Movie 7 (WIP)
Sarah Roberts is conceiving a new show and brings her Work in Progress to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 19th November!
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Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
Emmanuel Sonubi brings his hilarious and heartfelt new show, Life After Near Death, to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 20th November!
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Helen Bauer: Bless Her
Don't miss this brand new show from award-winning comedian Helen Bauer at Monkey Barrel comedy on Thursday 20th November!
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Zara Gladman is… Aileen: Cameron’s Gap Year Fundraiser
Zara Gladman brings her acclaimed, sell-out debut Fringe show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 21st November!
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Adam Rowe & Friends
Adam Rowe will be doing 30-45 minutes of new material and maybe a bit of crowd work when he comes to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd November!
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!
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Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra...
Harriet Dyer presents a new blancmange of whimsy from her somewhat fizzy mind at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 22nd November!
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Urooj Ashfaq: How To Be A Baddie
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back, but this time she’s different. Come along to Monkey Barrel Comedy in November to find out what’s happened…
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Andrew White: Rhinestone Comedian
Treat yourself to a deliciously witty and hilarious night when comedian Andrew White brings his star-spangled stand-up rodeo tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 27th November!
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Paul F Taylor: Off The Paul
Professional oddball Paul F Taylor returns to The Stand Edinburgh with a brand new show on Thursday 27th November.
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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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Killian Sundermann: This Boy is Cracking Up
Join Killian Sundermann on 28th November at Monkey Barrel for a night filled with stand-up, sketch and song as he takes his sold-out Irish tour show across the UK!
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Adam Riches as Sean Bean in ‘The 12 Beans of Christmas’
Join Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Adam Riches as he hits the road once more with his (k)night of chaotic buffoonery, to give you a Christmas present you’ll never forget!
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Sara Barron: Slop (Work In Progress)
Sara has planned a series of high kicks, and then insults for your average-looking granny. A sense of "This hour is flying!!!" pervades from a woman who is unusually present and regularly wild.
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Don't miss Gallus – the all-new comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland's breakout international stand-up sensation, at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 30th November!
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Dancing Shoes
After a raucous run in the Spring, Dancing Shoes returns to the Traverse in December with even more heart, humour and high-energy moves.
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Josh Jones: I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour Show
After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, Josh Jones returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his best show yet.
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Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She Is Saying
Join star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show, coming to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 4th December!
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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In ‘a Christmas Carol’
Join Count Arthur Strong as he delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol at the EICC in December 2025!
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Chris Cantrill: Rewilding (WIP)
Join Chris Cantrill at Monkey Barrel comedy on 7th December as he works on a new show about community, mushrooms and bloodlust!
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Phil Nichol - Trying My Best
Phil Nichol has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Catch him at The Stand Edinburgh on 9th December!
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Tuesday Night Live: Edinburgh Sketch Show
Hot on the heels of a sold-out summer show, the intrepid cinquo are back with an hour of all-new sketches to amaze and astound you at the Home Bar in Edinburgh on 9th December.
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Amadan & Mortair Kill the King
Amadan & Mortair Kill the King is a rollercoaster hour of non stop gags, Demonic Jesters and Crab Rangoon. Catch it at the Gilded Saloon on Thursday 11th December!
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Geoffrey Chaucer’s Mediaeval Christmas Festivitye!
With an astonishing line-up of the finest in alternative comedy, John-Luke Roberts presents a night of festive carousing hosted by the “great poot” Geoffrey Chaucer!
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Live At Christmas: with headliner Sam Campbell
The country’s best comedians are coming to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh for a spectacular all-star festive show on the 13th December!
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Merry Cheesemas: Oh No That’s Not Your Cheese Again
Mark returns to where the cheese show began and ended The Banshee Labyrinth but its Christmas, he's going to be eating a lot of cheese anyway, so why not do it for your entertainment.
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Joe Sutherland: Miss World
Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland is bravely talking about something that, until recently, he’s suffered in silence: being a total hunk!
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Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, Tom Stade, the legendary Canadian stand-up star, is back on the road with a brand-new show.
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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!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Jack Traynor, Viv Gee and Chris Forbes at Lauriston Hall on Friday 19th December!
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Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The Rave
Due to phenomenal demand, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is extending her acclaimed 2025 ‘One Foot in the Rave’ tour and brings it to the Royal Lyceum Theatre on Friday 19th December!
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Tartan Tabletops Big Christmas Special
Deck the halls with big Nat 20s! Join the Tartan Tabletop gang for a festive D&D live-play show! Get your Christmas Jumpers at the ready...
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Weegie Hink Ae Adult Panto? Presents - The Wizard of Aw Naw...
Weegie Hink Ae That? And Gary Faulds return for another year of hilarious and completely uncensored panto comedy gold when they bring The Wizard Of Aw Naw to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Hogmanay Specials
Get ready to wave goodbye to the old and start a fresh with some much need comedy at the Stand Edinburgh!
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Jamie Leonard: Wonder Boy
After a hugely successful 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run with five-star reviews, Jamie Leonard returns with his most exciting hour yet: Wonder Boy!
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Ho-Ho-Hogmanay!
Don't miss HO-HO-HOGMANAY, hosted by Susie McCabe and featuring - Chris Macarthur-Boyd, Larry Dean and Ayo Adenekan at the Assembly Rooms!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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 Reconnect Regal Theatre!
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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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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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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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Eric Rushton: Innkeeper
Stand-up comedian and writer Eric Rushton brings the 'Innkeeper' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 28th February!
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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!
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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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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!
READ MOREJason 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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Serena Terry: Therapy
Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, brings her new show Therapy to Edinburgh's Festival Theatre on Sunday 8th 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!
READ MOREMark 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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!
READ MORERachel 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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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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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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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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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:
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!
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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 Eastwood Park Theatre!
READ MOREComedy Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Mark Nelson
Multi award winning Scottish stand up Mark Nelson brings his brand new show, Liquid Gold, to the King's Theatre, Kirkcaldy on 13th March 2026!
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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 Baldridgeburn Community Centre on 20th February with his brand-new show, Naughty By Nature!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join us at Markinch Town Hall on 6th December for the funniest Christmas party in town!
READ MOREComedy Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
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 The Stand Glasgow!
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Improv Cage Match
Two improv teams battle to be crowned champions of the Glasgow Improv Theatre's Cage Match. You decide who wins!
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5 Fifers For A Fiver
5 Fifers For A Fiver, Mirth of Forth Productions' popular showcase show, returns to the Glasgow Comedy Festival 2026, featuring some of the best Fife-based acts on the circuit!
READ MOREComedy Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Chris Forbes, Jack Traynor and Scott Forbes at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday 20th December!
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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises
The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 30th May!
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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is Christopher Macarthur-Boyd's new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy!
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:
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 Beacon Arts Centre!
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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 Paisley Town Hall on Friday 6th 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 Paisley Town Hall!
READ MOREComedy Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
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 comes to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January!
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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 The Albert Halls Stirling on 30th January!
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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!
READ MOREEvents in Other Areas
Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Laura Quinn Goh, Joe Heenan and Chris Forbes at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock on Thursday 11th December!
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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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