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Comedy Events in Edinburgh in January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

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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Rob Beckett: Giraffe

15th January 2026

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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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

17th January 2026

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!

17th January 2026

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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Stephen K Amos: Now We’re Talking!

24th January 2026

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

25th January 2026

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

27th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

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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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

31st January 2026

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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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:

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

16th January 2026

Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

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Comedy Events in Glasgow

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

18th January 2026

Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, Al Murray returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

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Fawlty Towers - The Play

Fawlty Towers - The Play

13th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

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 King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!

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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

17th January 2026

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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Comedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Comedy 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!

Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!

31st January 2026

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

Connor Burns: Gallus

30th January 2026

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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Events in Other Areas

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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows 2025
Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.
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Come along to Leith Arches on Friday 5th September for a night of great music, with all ticket and raffle proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestine!
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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!

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