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Comedy Events in Edinburgh in October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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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Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

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Free For All

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 15th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 30th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

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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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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MC Hammersmith and Friends

Selected dates between 14th September 2025 - 15th February 2026

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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Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff

2nd October 2025

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!

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Kae Kurd: Whats O’Kurd

2nd October 2025

Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!


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Elis & John - That Feels Significant: Live!

3rd October 2025

Elis James, John Robins and Dave Masterman are hitting the road with their show That Feels Significant, don't miss them at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Friday 3rd October!

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Thomas Green - Brainstorm

Selected dates between 4th October 2025 - 13th March 2026

Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

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Tom Houghton: Deep

8th October 2025

After a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!

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Carl Donnelly: Another Round

9th October 2025

With his signature blend of honesty and wit, Carl turns life’s darkest moments into comedy gold. Raise a glass and join him at Monkey Barrel Comedy for laughs, resilience, and hard-earned perspectiv

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Olga Koch: Comes From Money

10th October 2025

Star of Mock The Week and QI, Olga Koch is bringing a brand new show to Monkey Barrel on 10th October!

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Hayley Ellis: Silly Mare

11th October 2025

Join Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part!

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Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?

12th October 2025

Expect a fast-paced whirlwind of punchlines from Glenn Moore, one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation, at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 12th October!

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Stuart Mitchell

Selected dates between 12th October 2025 - 14th December 2025

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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John Robertson Plays With His Audience

15th October 2025

John Robertson brings his new 2025 tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th October!

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Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game

16th October 2025

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game' at Edinburgh Corn Exchange is not to be missed!

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Mark McCarney: No Better Man

17th October 2025

Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Monkey Barrel on Friday 17th October!

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The Provy Wummin

17th October 2025

The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 17th October!

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Emma Doran - Emmaculate

18th October 2025

Smash hit Irish comedian Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland, with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on 18th October!

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Ben Pope: The Cut

19th October 2025

Ben Pope brings his brand-new stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 19th October. It's a stand-up show about losing a part of yourself. A very specific part. Chop chop!

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Michelle de Swarte: The Afters

21st October 2025

Michelle de Swarte is back with her entourage of trademark razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred storytelling.

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Milo Edwards: How Revolting! Sorry to Offend

21st October 2025

Award-winning comedian Milo Edwards returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 21st October his new show 'How Revolting! Sorry to Offend'.

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Angela Barnes: Angst

22nd October 2025

Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 22nd October!

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Esther Manito: Slagbomb

23rd October 2025

Esther Manito's new show 'Slagbomb' takes a nosedive into the awkward sandwich years of life... the phase when youthful freedom gives way to the reality of adult responsibilities.

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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

23rd October 2025 - 24th October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Reconnect Howden Park on 23rd and 24th October!

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Matt Green: Legitimate Concerns

23rd October 2025

Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself.

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Jen Brister: Reactive

24th October 2025

Critically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.

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Stevie Martin: Clout

24th October 2025

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 on Friday 24th October!

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Matt Richardson: Brash

25th October 2025

Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene.

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Myra Dubois: Cosmic Empath

26th October 2025

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 and brings it to the Lyceum in October!

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Lewis Spears: Serial Pest

29th October 2025

Lewis Spears has been creating fake stories to trick his way onto mainstream media outlets his entire career. These are his stories.

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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire

Comedy Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

25th October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to The Byre Theatre on Saturday 25th October!

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Karen Dunbar

Karen Dunbar

10th October 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at Blyth Hall, Newport-on-Tay on Friday 10th October!

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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

16th October 2025

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Carnegie Hall on his first national tour!

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Comedy Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us

5th October 2025

A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark Watson to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity... don't miss his AI-themed stand-up show Before It Overtakes Us at The Stand!

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

10th October 2025

Starring an all star Scottish cast, don't miss the laugh out loud comedy, Gone But Not Forgotten when it returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in October!

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Myra DuBois: Cosmic Empath

Myra DuBois: Cosmic Empath

25th October 2025

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 Glasgow this October!

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Comedy Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made the World

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made the World

3rd October 2025

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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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

30th October 2025

Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to The Town House Hamilton on Thursday 30th October!

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Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish

Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish

3rd October 2025 - 4th October 2025

Cumbernauld People's Theatre Company has commissioned a brand-new theatre production that celebrates the life of Billy Connolly and the 'Big Yin's' links to Cumbernauld Theatre.

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Comedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Mark Cox: Live

Mark Cox: Live

24th October 2025

Still Game Star Mark Cox, the man behind some of Scotland's most beloved comedy characters, brings his 2025 Scottish tour to Kilbarchan Arts Centre on Friday 24th October!

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Connor Burns: Gallus

Connor Burns: Gallus

11th October 2025

Don't miss Gallus – the all-new comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland's breakout international stand-up sensation, at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 11th October!

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The Keg Open Mic Night

The Keg Open Mic Night

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

From comedians to spoken word or jugglers to musicians The Keg Paisley can't wait for your to showcase your talent at their weekly Open Mic Night!

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Comedy Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

4th October 2025

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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Angela Barnes: Angst

Angela Barnes: Angst

2nd October 2025

Don't miss this brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Thursday 2nd October!

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Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

9th October 2025

Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters! Catch her at The Albert Halls on 9th October!

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Events in Other Areas

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