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Comedy Events in Edinburgh in May 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

2nd May 2026

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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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:

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

28th May 2026

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 Carnegie Hall!

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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:

Dropout Improv

Dropout Improv

31st May 2026

Comedy streaming service Dropout have announced their 2026 multi-city UK tour of Dropout Improv will kick off at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on Sunday 31st May!

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Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister: Reactive

23rd May 2026

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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Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth

Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth

3rd May 2026

Experience Garth Marenghi's deliriously dark imagination live... visions, omens, and catastrophic bursting await in this hilariously horrifying book tour event at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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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:

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

30th May 2026

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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Meet Me At Boots Corner

Meet Me At Boots Corner

9th May 2026

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Comedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Comedy Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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ChangeWorks
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Escape The Past
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Popular Events

Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
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!
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
Catch Jeffrey Lewis & the Voltage at La Belle Angele on October 11th with support from Sergeant Buzfuz!
Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
Panjabi Hit Squad
South Asian duo, Panjabi Hit Squad, bring their world famous Desi-Beats sound to The Mash House on Thursday 4th December.

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall