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The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

With solo shows from better known performers and prime stand-up every weekend, there’s always something going on at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

About The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

5 York Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3EB
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Established in 1995, the club runs three purpose built venues in Edinburgh Glasgow and Newcastle. They are all week with a varied programme of contemporary comedy featuring the best Scottish and international comedians.

Started by a bunch of enthusiasts as a hobby, The Stand has now become a successful commercial company, but one that is true to its roots of developing new comedy in Scotland and giving audiences variety and value.

The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh programme includes the Red Raw beginners’ nights, improvised comedy, sketch shows, the all female Wicked Wenches, plus Irish and Scottish showcases. Together with solo shows from better known performers and prime stand-up every weekend, there’s always something going on.

Many performers and critics regard the clubs as among the best comedy venues in the world. Just over one hundred thousand people came last year. Maybe it’s time to come and see for yourself.

Upcoming Events at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

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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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 12th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 13th December 2025

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

Selected dates between 31st August 2025 - 7th December 2025

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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Red Raw

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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Carl Hutchinson - Greatest Hits!

6th November 2025 - 7th November 2025

Join Carl Hutchinson at The Stand Edinburgh as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years.

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Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death

20th November 2025

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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Adam Rowe & Friends

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

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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Paul F Taylor: Off The Paul

27th November 2025

Professional oddball Paul F Taylor returns to The Stand Edinburgh with a brand new show on Thursday 27th November.

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Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She Is Saying

4th December 2025

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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Phil Nichol - Trying My Best

9th December 2025

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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Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature

14th December 2025

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

18th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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Weegie Hink Ae Adult Panto? Presents - The Wizard of Aw Naw...

21st December 2025

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

27th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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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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Schalk Bezuidenhout - Hey Hey Divorce

17th February 2026

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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Dave Chawner: Mental

26th February 2026

Join Dave Chawner at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh in February to celebrating good mental health by having a laugh!

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Mark Black - Horrible Family

28th February 2026

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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Chloe Petts: Big Naturals

4th March 2026

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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Rob Auton

5th March 2026

Multi award-winning writer, performer and actor Rob Auton brings his debut narrative show to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 5th March.

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Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat

7th March 2026

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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Mark Nelson: Liquid Gold

12th March 2026

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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Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

14th March 2026

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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Maff Brown

19th March 2026

Catch British comedian and MC Maff Brown at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 19th March!

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Amy Mason - Behold!

26th March 2026

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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Scott Bennett - Stuff

29th March 2026

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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The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows

28th April 2026

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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Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?

9th May 2026

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

16th May 2026

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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Jack Carroll: The Fall Guy

29th October 2026

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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