Comedy Events in Edinburgh in April 2026
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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:
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 Byre Theatre St Andrews after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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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 Rothes Halls!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
An Evening With Gregor Fisher
Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 23rd 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 Cottiers with blistering musicianship, razor-edged satire, humour and cinematic stagecraft!
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 7 Tour Hosted by Divina De Campo
Expect a night of pure extravaganza as all 12 queens from the Series Seven Tour of RuPaul's Drag Race UK werk their way to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
An Evening with Jane McCarry & Mark Cox
The Town House Hamilton will host a special event featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in the hit comedy series Still Game!
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The Therapy Room Comedy Night
The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Viv Gee, Kirsty lynch, Vladimir McTavish, Sean Harrington and Patrick Rolink live on Saturday 4th April!
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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 Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Big Comedy Roadshow
Presented by Scotland's original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, The Big Comedy Roadshow is the ultimate night out for comedy fans! Don't miss it at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!
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The Scottish Comedians
The Scottish Comedians at Beacon Arts Centre is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026!
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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!
READ MOREComedy Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
General Medical Emergency Ward 10
Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It'll have you in stitches!
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Milton Jones and Friends
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughs as some of comedy’s finest perform Live at Macrobert Arts Centre and headlining the show is the one and only Milton Jones!
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The Big Comedy Roadshow
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!
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