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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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Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

Selected dates between 19th February 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Two of Scotlands stand out stars, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail, preview their work in progress shows at The Stand Edinburgh.

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Neil Delamere: Achilles Neil

3rd September 2025

Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way when he brings his show, Achilles Neil, to The Stand Edinburgh!

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He Huang

9th September 2025

Dating fails, travel disasters, and life’s dark absurdities — nothing is off-limits when He Huang's brings her UK & Europe tour to The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September!

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Chris Kent: Offline

11th September 2025

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’ and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 11th September!

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Monty Franklin - Is That Your Mate

14th September 2025

After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh on 14th September!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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