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Liverpool’s been called a capital of comedy and has certainly punched above its weight when it comes to giving the world funnymen and women.

So it’s perhaps no surprise we love having a laugh – and that comedians from across the country – and beyond – bring their live shows to the city’s many venues.

Along with bespoke comedy hot spots like Laughterhouse, Hot Water Comedy Club and Liverpool Comedy Club, star names and rising talents also perform at mainstream locations like the Philharmonic Hall, Epstein Theatre, Royal Court Studio and M&S Bank Arena.

The next 12 months are no exception, and comedy fans are in for a treat with a host of names heading for the city with their latest live stand-up shows.

Here’s who you can catch where during 2023.

Liverpool Empire

Russell Howard

As we reel from one global crisis to another, why not join comedian Russell Howard (the ‘uplifting comedy king’) as he puts the world to rights in his own unique way over three nights at the Liverpool Empire.

Howard’s latest Liverpool visit is part of a wider UK tour with his new stand-up show.

Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle brings his new show Lap of Shame to the Empire for one night only.

Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives the currency will be worthless, and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.

Warning (if you need it): The show will include strong language.

Philharmonic Hall

John Richardson: The Knitwit

January 12-13.

Fans of the diffident comedian have had to wait to see him – this show was postponed from November, but such is Richardson’s popularity that demand means he’s also now playing an extra date.

Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? And how many lights are on upstairs when everyone is downstairs? Watch Richardson pretend these aren’t his main concerns as he heads out on tour.

Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun!

Harry Hill is back with new jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one man spectacular which he’s promised will be a ‘very silly show’.

The Liverpool audience will meet Hill’s new baby elephant Sarah and Ian the information worm, while the doctor-turned-comedian will also be joined by his famous sidekick, Stouffer the Cat.

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

February 11.

After decades of “high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props”, Stewart Lee enters the post-pandemic world in streamlined stand-up mode.

Expect one man, one mic – and one mic in the wings in case the one on stage breaks! Pure, simple, classic, basic Lee. Apparently.

Babatunde Aleshe: Babahood

March 24 (music room).

Comedian – and multi award-winning star of Celebrity Gogglebox – Babatunde Aleshe (pictured) talks family and fatherhood in what is a highly-anticipated debut tour.

If you’ve seen him on TV (Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club, Mo Gilligan’s Black, British and Funny) now’s the chance to see Aleshe in the flesh too. But only if you’ve already got a ticket as his Music Room show is already a sell-out.

Also at the Liverpool Playhouse on October 7.

Sara Pascoe: Success Story

Pascoe decided at 14 that she wanted to be famous and since then she has auditioned for Barrymore, scared Pete Burns and ruined Hugh Grant’s birthday. But look at her now!

The comedian, writer and actor wrote and starred in the recent BBC2 sitcom Out of Her Mind, and when she’s not writing best-selling books and creating successful podcasts, you can find her on the Great British Sewing Bee.

Laughterhouse Live

Laughterhouse returns to the Philharmonic Hall after a successful Christmas show, promising a fantastic line up of top comedians to tickle its audience’s ribs.

David O’Doherty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Clinton Baptiste, Mick Miller, Emmanuel Sonubi and Paul Sinha are currently on the bill, with Chris Cairns acting as MC for what should be a hilarious night of comedy.

Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby

Hot on the heels of his critically acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance and role on Life and Beth with Amy Schumer, Phil Wang is bringing a new stand-up show to the Philharmonic Hall.

Expect the comedian and writer to chat race, family, nipples…and everything else that’s been going on in his ‘Philly little life’.

Royal Court Liverpool

Rob Newman Live on Stage

January 13/21.

Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian is promising a stand-up epic of a new show which goes from cave paintings to car-free cities to ask who are we? Where are we going? And do spiders fly?

The 58-year-old tells a story of how dancing in step saved prehistoric humans, and how new scientific discoveries may help us take the right steps to a life after oil.

Mike Wozniak: Zusa

Hirsute comedian, writer and actor Mike Wozniak (pictured) (Man Down, Small Scenes, Taskmaster) comes to the Royal Court Studio with his new touring show Zusa.

Ever wondered how Wozniak’s great-aunt Zusa made it from Poland to Luton with a war nipping at her heels? Well, here’s your chance to find out.

Glenn Moore

Edinburgh Comedy Award best show nominee Glenn Moore brings his acclaimed live show – Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty Moore – to Liverpool in 2023.

Expect a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you’ve ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show from one of the best joke writers around.

Josie Long: Re-enchantment

Humanity, compassion and some brief political rants infuse Josie Long’s new stand-up show Re-enchantment, which has been inspired by the words of feminist writer Lola Olufemi who said: “After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary.”

Expect musings on the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland and loving the world under difficult circumstances.

Eddie Fortune: Single

February 18.

Fortune is single, ageing and desperate. In 2019 he dated a Margaret Thatcher-loving Tory while at the height of his career, playing a crab in panto in Bolton. It didn’t last.

From dating musical theatre producers to evil maths teachers from Dudley to red headed spiritualists from Rock Ferry, Fortune shares a life reliant on wine, one night stands and red flags.

Rachel Fairburn: Can I Be Awful?

February 24.

What’s wrong with saying how you see it, why is Fairburn’s ‘truth’ not accepted…and why are you so annoying?

Probably because nobody tells you that you are. Until now that is.

Catch the comedian – and co-host of comedy podcast All Killa No Filla – as she brings her solo tour to the Royal Court Studio this February.

Simon Munnery: Trials and Tribulations

February 25.

Twenty years ago in Edinburgh, Simon Munnery was arrested for “being German in a built-up area”. It wasn’t an early brush with cancel culture, but it did lead to a trial.

Now for the first time the British Comedy Award nominee tells the story of this trial, a second more recent court appearance – and various other distressing life occurrences which he will turn into comedy gold. There may even be a song.

Unity Theatre

Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen

Comedy reviewer-turned-comedian Fern Brady opens the Unity’s comedy programme for 2023 with an additional date for her fifth solo show Autistic Bikini Queen.

The fearless funny woman has been seen on a host of TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order. Now catch her live.

Sophie Duker: Hag

Comedian and writer Sophie Duker’s favourite things include breaking hearts, taking names and telling jokes with the confidence of a straight middle-class white man.

Her Edinburgh Fringe show Venus saw her nominated for the ‘best newcomer’ award and garnered five-star reviews, and she’s been garnering fans ever since.

TV appearances include Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Taskmaster.

Jayde Adams: Men, I Can Save You

Jayde Adams (pictured) steps off the Strictly dancefloor and back on to the comedy stage with her new (postponed from last October) stand-up show Men, I Can Save You.

Change is always hard, and what better person to lead the men selflessly by the hand into the new world than multi award-winning comedian and actress Adams?

Everyman and Playhouse

Guz Khan Live

Coventry’s finest brings his big-screen persona and BAFTA-nominated hilarity to Liverpool Playhouse for one night only.

Comedian, impressionist and actor Khan is the creator and star of the BBC’s Man Like Mobeen and has made appearances on shows including The Last Leg, Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo and Netflix’s Turn Up Charlie.

Suzi Ruffell – Snappy

Suited and booted multi award-nominated stand-up comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell (pictured) makes her Liverpool Everyman debut in 2023 with her new live show.

Snappy is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without being mumsy) and still worrying about everything – of course, have you SEEN the news?!

John Robins – Howl

November 17.

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Robins is embarking on his first live stand-up tour for four years, with a date at the Playhouse this November.

If you’ve seen him before you’ll know to expect rage, anxiety and a lot of laughs. If you haven’t, you might want to strap in for the ride.

Bridget Christie – Who Am I?

November 18.

Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian Bridget Christie can’t ride the motorbike she bought to combat her mid-life crisis because of early osteoarthritis in her hips and RSI in her wrist; and wonders why there are so many films, made by men, about young women discovering their sexuality, but none about middle-aged women forgetting theirs.

If you relish a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything then this is the show for you.

Sam Avery – How to Be a Terrible Parent

November 22.

Here’s one for the mums and dads out there from Liverpool’s own Sam Avery who comes to the Playhouse this November.

You’re a good parent, right? You love your kids. They’re everything to you.

You make them eat vegetables and avoid petty crime. You read bedtime stories and don’t let them play with chainsaws.

So why the nagging feeling that you could do better?

In a world filled with bad advice, empty mantras and online ‘experts’, how do we celebrate the small victories of parenthood and stop ourselves from feeling truly terrible?

Lucy Beaumont – The Trouble and Strife

November 24.

An award-winning comedian before she met John Richardson, Lucy Beaumont is on her way to Liverpool as part of a UK tour in which she’s going to let loose and let slip on her rollercoaster world.

And life through the Beaumont lens is promised to be more surreal than you could ever imagine.

M&S Bank Arena

Peter Kay Live

January 6-7.

Peter Kay has been overwhelmed by the response to his return to the stage for the first time in 12 years.

The Farnworth-born, Bolton-raised comedian, actor and writer comes to the M&S Bank Arena for two memorable nights with a show which is as reflective as it is funny.

His 2010 tour was a record-breaker, being seen by 1.2 million people, and with demand for tickets so strong for his return, this latest outing could potentially beat that.

Chris and Rosie Ramsey: S**ged, Married, Annoyed

December 14.

Following the success of their podcast, which has had more than 100 million downloads, Chris and Rosie Ramsay are on the road with a new live show which is heading to arenas across the country.

The couple have been busy. Apart from the podcast, they enjoyed a sell-out Guinness World Record-breaking 2020 tour, a late-night BBC chat show and a number one best-selling book.

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Tuesday 6 - Wednesday 7 February 2024 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Stewart Lee returns to Liverpool Philharmonic after selling out in 2023!

After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one onstage breaks.

Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. “The world’s greatest living stand-up” –  The Times

“Basically, Basic Lee is better than most” ★★★★ — The Telegraph

“Basically, Basic Lee is very funny” ★★★★ — The Times

“Basically, back-to-basics Basic Lee is anything but” ★★★★★ — Mail on Sunday

“It’s brilliantly choreographed, razor-sharp and laugh-aloud hilarious, but anything but basic” — Louder than War

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11 big shows coming to Liverpool in 2023

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It’s certainly going to be a happy new year when you look at all the shows coming to Liverpool in 2023.

From musicals and comedy, to drama and sheer spectaculars, there’s no shortage of stuff to getting us queuing up at the box office – including one very special event that’ll have the whole world in a frenzy!

Here’s our pick of some of the ones to look out for …

Sister Act at the Empire

Ever since Whoopi Goldberg had us in stitches with the 1992 film version of this comedy classic we’ve lapped up the stage version with its soul and Motown-inspired music. It’s a habit we can continue in May, as this heart-warmer returns to the Empire with Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph, telling the story of disco diva Deloris who’s placed in protective custody after witnessing a murder and hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent. 

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Pet Shop Boys at M&S Bank Arena

It would be a sin to miss pop duo Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, after they’ve added new dates to their critically acclaimed, sell-out tour, ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ – including one in Liverpool on June 23. You can catch all those mega hits like West End Girls, Losing My Mind, Left to My Own Devices, Suburbia and more in a show hailed as ‘clever’, ‘stylish’ and ‘joyous’.

The Comedy of Errors (More or Less) at Shakespeare North Playhouse

This amazing new theatre continues to come into its own with a range of stunning productions, including the chance to show the bard himself in a new light. March sees their version of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors in the fabulous cockpit theatre. An actor from Lancashire arrives in a Yorkshire coastal town to perform his ‘magnificent’ one man show – the only trouble is, there’s no audience as everyone’s booked for a talent show across town starring the twin brother he’s never met.

A Thong for Eurovision at the Royal Court

More comedy gold starring the inimitable Linzi Germain – and a chance to indulge in more things ‘Eurovision’. Germain plays Lulu, the proud owner of Litherland’s largest lingerie manufacturer, and the biggest Eurovision fan you’ll ever meet:  conceived to the beat of ABBA’s tambourine, she sups Bucks Fizz  – and Sonia had to take out a restraining order against her in 2002. When Liverpool won the right to host the competition, she seized her big chance to make her dream come true and be in the audience on the night.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at the Playhouse

TV legends Belinda Lang (2 Point 4 Children, Paul Nicholas (Just Good Friends, EastEnders), and Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools and Horses) star is this delightful comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places. A group of retirees journey to a new life India, only to discover their new home doesn’t offer the life of luxury they’d hoped. It’s on from March 21-25.

Annie at the Empire

If only for the chance to see Paul O’Grady on home turf and back on stage, it’s worth booking tickets to see this. More than that though, this is a real heart-warmer. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, until she’s chosen to spend Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. A happy ever after – but will spiteful Miss Hannigan’s plans to spoil Annie’s search for her true family prevent her from finding happiness?

Boys From The Blackstuff at the Royal Court

Forty years after Alan Bleasdale’s ground-breaking television series, starring Bernard Hill, comes a powerful new adaptation by James Graham, writer of BBC’s Sherwood. This is 80s’ Liverpool and Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families, but there is no work and there is no money. They just need a chance… and so the iconic phrase ‘gizza job’ was born. 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Empire

It’s not on until November, but it’s worth the wait to see this dazzling and delightful Roald Dahl classic come to life on the stage as it does its first UK tour. Charlie Bucket is one of five young people who win a golden ticket and the chance to see inside the factory of the mysterious confectionery wizard Willy Wonka… and they enter a world of pure imagination, just like we do!

Disney On Ice at M&S Bank Arena

March conjures up a bit of Mickey magic when Disney’s favourite mouse arrives with all his fabulous friends for an on-ice adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! ‘Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic’ sees favourites Tinker Bell, Moana, Belle, and Elsa, and others, in a spectacular show filled with song, mystery and enchantment. Prepare to be dazzled.

Echo & The Bunnymen & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at M&S Bank Arena

In September 2023, Echo & The Bunnymen will be perform a series of orchestral concerts celebrating their seminal album Ocean Rain – and they couldn’t miss out their home city. Performing Ocean Rain in its entirety, they will be joined on stage by The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, creating hits like Ocean Rain, My Kingdom, Nocturnal Me and, of course, The Killing Moon.

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Comedy In Liverpool

If you want to laugh out loud, comedy in Liverpool is in no short supply. The home of Les Dennis, John Bishop, Alexei Sayle and Kenn Dodd hosts a huge number of internationally acclaimed stand up comedians and the very best rising stars each year - so many that you’re spoilt for choice! Book tickets for a television favourite on tour, or watch a classic comedy satire; whatever you choose, you’re guaranteed to be in stitches from start to end with the fantastic acts visiting the city in 2024.

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John Bishop: Back At It

John Bishop is back at it on a standup tour of the UK. The comedian, TV presenter and actor is heading back to his roots as he stops off at the Liverpool Empire for one night only. Expect an evening of perfectly delivered jokes and a barrel of laughs as John Bishop returns to comedy after a few years of stage acting and podcast hosting. Look no further for a rib-tickling comedy show in Liverpool this Winter.

The Girls Bathroom Planet Tour

Sophia and Cinzia are the internets favourite best friends, having risen to fame on YouTube before starting their hit podcast The Girls Bathroom. The duo will be heading up and down the UK to answer audiences' dilemmas and share the most hilarious stories. Expect plenty of gossip and fun as they bring the iconic podcast to a theatre near you. If you’re looking for a hilarious night of comedy in Liverpool, then look no further.

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Comedian Sara Pascoe coming to Liverpool as part of UK tour

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• 15:00, 15 SEP 2022

Multi award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe is coming to Liverpool as part of a 50-date tour with her brand new, biggest and best live tour to date, Success Story.

The tour will visit a number of cities across the UK and kicks off in November, 2022 and concludes in April, 2023. The highly acclaimed comedian, who also hosts BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee, will be performing at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall on April 20, 2023. Tickets for the shows are on sale now via See Tickets and Ticketmaster.

Success Story will see Sara embark on the biggest and best tour of her life and she will be playing in parts of the UK and Ireland that she hasn’t performed at before. Sara’s last country wide live tour, LadsLadsLads sold every single Edinburgh Fringe ticket before the festival had started and went on to not only critical acclaim but also culminated in two shows at the London Palladium which was also filmed for the BBC2 stand-up special, Sara Pascoe: LadsLadsLads .

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Since then things have most certainly changed for Sara, from contemplating the positive aspects of self-imposed celibacy in LadsLadsLads, Success Story finds Sara a few years later happily married with a beautiful baby son.

The show will see Sara examine what it is to be successful, how we define it and how it feels when what we want eludes us. Expect jokes about status, celebrities, plus Sara’s new fancy lifestyle versus infertility, her multiple therapists and career failures.

Sara wrote and starred in her recent BBC2 sitcom Out Of Her Mind and is the celebrated host of BBC’s Last Woman On Earth , Dave’s Comedians Giving Lectures and Comedy Central’s Guessable. Sara can also be seen in the new Amazon series Katherine Ryan Backstage which is out later this year, she has also hosted the BBC’s Festival of Funny as well Live at The Apollo’s Christmas Special.

Sara also wrote and performed the BBC Radio 4 series Modern Monkey and the BBC2 short Sara Pascoe vs Monogamy , which was inspired by her first book Animal . Her second book, Sex Power Money , was a Sunday Times bestseller, and the accompanying podcast of the same name garnered millions of listens and multiple award nominations during its run.

One of the most revered comedians in the UK Sara has also hosted Live at the Apollo , and appeared on a host of other best-loved TV shows including Mock the Week , Have I Got News for You? , QI , Would I Lie to You? and 8 out of 10 Cats .

Full tour dates

November 2022

• 10 - Hayes, Beck Theatre
• 11 - Dunstable, Grove Theatre
• 12 - St Albans, Alban Theatre
• 13 - Norwich, Theatre Royal
• 17 - Dorking, Dorking Halls
• 18 - Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion
• 19 - Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall
• 20 - Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall
• 24 - York, Barbican
• 25 - Sheffield, Octagon
• 26 - Crewe, Lyceum

December 2022

• 1 - Crawley, Hawth
• 2 - Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre
• 3 - Lincoln, Engine Shed

January 2023

• 26 - Reading Hexagon
• 27 - Buxton, Opera House
• 28 - Middlesbrough, Town Hall
• 29 - Nottingham, Theatre Royal

February 2023

• 2 - Leicester, De Montfort Hall
• 3 - Glasgow, Pavilion
• 4 - Aberdeen, Music Hall
• 9 - Stoke-On-Trent, Victoria Hall
• 10 - Ipswich, Regent Theatre
• 11 - Bath, Forum
• 12 - London, Shaftesbury Theatre
• 23 - Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
• 24 - Portsmouth, Kings Theatre
• 25 - Yeovil, Westlands Ents
• 2 - Guildford, G-Live
• 3 - Cambridge, Corn Exchange
• 4 - Dartford, Orchard
• 5 - Leeds, City Varieties Music Hall
• 10 - Northampton, Royal and Derngate
• 11 - Brighton, Brighton Dome
• 12 - Oxford, New Theatre
• 16 - Newcastle, Tyne Theatre and Opera House
• 17 - Hull, City Hall
• 18 - Manchester, Palace Theatre
• 19 - Birmingham, Alexandra
• 23 - Dublin, Vicar Street
• 24 - Cork, Everyman
• 25 - Belfast, Ulster Hall
• 30 - Aberystwyth, Arts Centre
• 31 - Cheltenham Town Hall
• 1 - Cardiff, St David's Hall
• 13 - Bournemouth, Pavilion
• 14 - Colchester, Charter Hall
• 15 - Milton Keynes Theatre
• 20 - Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
• 21 - Harrogate, Royal Hall
• 22 - Basingstoke, Anvil.

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His quick wit and affable nature make him popular with any crowd.

Paul has been crowned Liverpools New Comedian of the Year and was a Finalist at The Leicester Comedian of the Year competition.

If you have been to Hot Water you will have undoubtedly witnessed his skill in interacting with the audience, drawing material from the smallest suggestion and turning into hilarious comedy.

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From famous stand-up comedians to open-mic nights, comedy is big in Liverpool.

Enjoy Comedy in Liverpool

You can’t beat Scouse humour and you’re sure to experience it in the pubs, restaurants, museums, bars and on walking tours of the city during your visit.   

Several comedy nights take place in Liverpool in purpose-built venues like the Laughterhouse, Hot Water Comedy Club and soon to-be open Blackstock Market.   

In Southport there’s an Annual Comedy Festival that takes place in Victoria Park, with one-off events throughout the year.   

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a comedian, there are various venues across the City Region hosting open mic nights each week!  

Take a look at where you’re guaranteed a laugh with our event listings below.  

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With 2023 just around the corner here are our ‘Top 10 Shows at The Liverpool Empire Theatre in 2023′ A selection of Comedy Gold, Musical Classics and Award winning Ballet.

Girl from the North Country Wed 11 Jan – Sat 14 Jan 2023

Celebrated playwright  Conor McPherson  ( The Weir, The Seafarer ) boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve never heard them before, in  Girl From The North Country . A heart-breaking and universal story about family and love, hailed by the Observer as the ‘NO.1 THEATRE SHOW OF THE YEAR’.

The Cher Show Tue 17 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2023

Music icon turned Hollywood royalty, the Grammy®, Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning Queen of re-invention has conquered it all. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical, from the writer of  Jersey Boys .

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Tue 7 Mar – Sat 11 Mar 2023

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty reawakens, celebrating 10 years since its premiere at Sadlers Wells, when it became the fastest selling production in the company’s history.

Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, the award-winning Sleeping Beauty has enchanted international audiences throughout the UK and across the globe.

Varna International Ballet – Giselle, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake

Giselle Monday 23 Jan 2023

The most poignant of all classical ballets is filled with dramatic passion in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.

The moving story of delicate  Giselle  and her aristocratic but duplicitous lover Albrecht is set to a glorious score.

Swan Lake Tue 24 Jan 2023

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

The Nutcracker Wed 25 Jan 2023

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.

As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath.

Carrie Hope Fletcher Thu 1 Jun 2023

Actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading out on her first ever UK tour.

Carrie Hope Fletcher – An Open Book will see the musical theatre star play a series of unmissable theatre shows in May and June 2023.

Russell Howard, “one of the world’s top comedians” (Sunday Times) is back for a brand new live tour of the UK in 2023.

As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join  Russell , ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way.

Annie Mon 5 Jun – Sat 10 Jun 2023

The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Liverpool for one week only, starring Paul O’Grady as Miss Hannigan.

Why go and see it?

The childhood favourite that won the hearts of the West End has a score full of hits!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young  Annie  is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…

Dirty Dancing Tue 13 Jun – Sat 17 Jun 2023

Dirty Dancing returns to Liverpool Empire following a season at London’s Dominion Theatre. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

Frankie Boyle Tue 27 Jun 2023

Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.

Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny 2.0 Sun 2 Jul 2023

Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2022 and 2023.

Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.

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Sharp-edged stand-up Chris McCausland returns with a brand-new show for 2024!

12/11/2024 – 15/02/2025

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Katherine Ryan

05/09/2024 – 10/05/2025

Katherine Ryan returns with brand new UK and European tour Battleaxe, starting September 2024.

Mo Gilligan

03/11 – 30/11/2024

Don’t miss out on Mo Gilligan’s In The Moment 2024 world tour, which extended in the UK due to popular demand.

Paddy McGuinness

25/10/2024 – 29/03/2025

Paddy McGuinness returns to stages with Nearly There… his first stand-up tour in eight years.

Rhod Gilbert

13/01/2024 – 16/11/2025

Multi-award winning comedian Rhod Gilbert brings a brand-new live tour to the stage

Rob Beckett

19/11 – 21/02/2026

Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in his way.

02/02 – 16/11/2024

Britain’s funniest Pub Landlord is back to put the world to rights

Alasdair Beckett-King

27/03/2024 – 24/05/2024

Out of the swirling maelstrom he steps, his sword of jokes, his shield of whimsy and his armour made of a third amusing thing. Cursed to return on tour. Multi award-winning stand-up Alasdair Beckett-King unravels life’s shallowest mysteries. A true Renaissance man, Alasdair is 500 years old. As seen on Mock the Week and the internet.

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09/02 – 19/01/2025

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Chloe Petts

06/02 – 09/03/2025

Rising star Chloe Petts brings a brand new tour to the stage following two sold-out runs with previous shows

08/02 – 19/05/2024

New comedian Chris Kent takes to the stage with his Back At It tour

Clinton Baptiste

29/03 – 09/11/2024

Clinton Baptiste brings his brand new tour Roller Ghoster! to venues across the UK

Count Arthur Strong

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See Count Arthur Strong in ‘And It’s Goodnight From Him!’, part one of his farewell tour of the world!

Daniel Foxx

Clapham Grand

Fresh from a sell-out extended run at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning gossip and TikTok starlet Daniel Foxx delivers a sensational show about childhood, Tilda Swinton and bullying (but in a chic way).

Daniel O’Reilly

09/02 – 25/05/2024

Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK that his fans has grown up with him through the years!

01/09/2023 – 13/12/2024

Ed Byrne presents Tragedy Plus Time

04/02 – 29/06/2024

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you. Don’t miss Hot Diggity Dog!

Emmanuel Sonubi

10/04 – 02/06/2024

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi returns on a brand new tour

16/06 – 23/06/2024

The American boundary-pushing comedian brings The Eric Andre Show Live Tour to the UK this May.

Eshaan Akbar

07/02 – 06/04/2025

Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Catch him at a venue near you.

05/10 – 28/11/2024

Star of The Office (Australia) Felicity Ward brings her show ‘I’m Exhausting’ on her first national tour in six years.

Grace Campbell

16/10 – 24/11/2024

In her brand new show the unwaveringly honest comedian will ask big questions about the world, her vagina, and her obsession with making her dog her entire brand.

Greg Davies

29/01/2025 – 24/10/2025

Greg Davies is heading out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend.

26/02 – 21/09/2025

Join Harry Hill on his Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as he celebrates 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.

Jenny Eclair

05/10/2024 – 23/03/2025

Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show, ‘Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live’.

11/10/2023 – 03/11/2024

An hilarious evening of world-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master!

01/05/2024 – 19/12/2025

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy… one of the world’s best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with a brand-new show for 2024 and 2025, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.

01/02 – 01/06/2024

Edinburgh Award-nominee Josh Pugh brings his new show Existin’ La Vida Loca to the stage

Julian Clary

12/04 – 14/06/2024

Julian Clary embarks on a new 2024 UK tour – A Fistful of Clary

Kai Humphries

10/10 – 03/11/2024

Kai Humphries brings his new show Gallivanting to stages across the UK.

Kevin Bloody Wilson

17/10 – 21/11/2024

2024 marks 40 years since Kev’s first album was released. INTERNATIONAL DILLIGAF DAY is every day! Celebrate with a brand new tour from Kevin Bloody Wilson.

08/09/2024 – 27/03/2025

Larry has been spending a lot of time with his grandmother lately, and he wants to tell you about it.

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Laura Smyth

04/04 – 27/06/2024

Star of Live at the Apollo, Laura Smyth, brings a dazzling new tour to the stage

Lloyd Griffith

01/03 – 22/11/2024

Lloyd returns with a brand new show Baroque and Roll

Lou Sanders

25/03/2025 – 26/03/2025

A show about being human – can you relate???

Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I’m going to do all my own jokes!

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Maisie Adam

17/09 – 07/11/2024

Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with a brand new show.

27/09/2024 – 20/02/2025

Comedian Mark Thomas takes new show Gaffa Tapes on a UK tour. Expect jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song.

26/09 – 26/10/2024

The stand-up comedian brings his new show Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him to venues across the UK

03/09 – 20/09/2024

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Michael McIntyre

06/09/2023 – 26/10/2024

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Michelle Brasier

14/05 – 06/06/2024

After a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna, Double Denim) returns with her critically acclaimed show, Reform.

Micky Flanagan

19/04 – 01/06/2024

Following the success of his record-breaking show If Ever We Needed It, Micky Flanagan returns with new UK dates.

Milton Jones

03/09 – 15/12/2024

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Nurse Georgie Carroll

01/05/2024 – 02/06/2024

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Omid Djalili

06/02 – 26/06/2025

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21/06/2024 – 23/11/2024

Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, “Pablo”.

01/02 – 01/12/2025

Peter Kay is back. ‘One of Bolton’s funniest comedians’ is returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years.

Pierre Novellie

09/10 – 10/11/2024

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12/05 – 10/11/2024

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoir, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly.

Richard Herring

08/05/2024 – 16/07/2024

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Romesh Ranganathan

25/01 – 08/06/2024

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Sarah Millican

14/11/2023 – 14/11/2024

Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy, Sarah Millican will be touring the UK with Late Bloomer.

Schalk Bezuidenhout

02/10/2024 – 28/10/2024

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Seann Walsh

17/05 – 30/05/2024

Tatty Macleod

01/11/2024 – 29/11/2024

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The Horne Section

14/03 – 21/11/2024

“Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian) have made appearances on The Last Leg (Channel 4), Peter Crouch’s Year- Late Euros (BBC One), and are the only band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

09/02 – 08/06/2024

Tom Allen is back on the road with his brand new show Completely.

02/09/2023 – 08/06/2024

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20/09/2024 – 21/03/2025

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20/09 – 24/11/2024

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26/09 – 28/09/2024

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17/05 – 30/11

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Ticketmaster’s Comedy Guide is your complete guide to the best comedy shows and all kinds of funny stuff ranging from comedy festivals, stand up comedy, comedy concerts to theatrical productions. We’ve got loads of information – including announcements, exclusive interviews and reviews – to keep you up to date about all the comedians on tour in 2024 & 2025. From Edinburgh Festival Fringe to world-class favourites, our guide includes everyone from award-winning sell-out tours to up and coming performers. So whether you’re looking to find out what’s happening this week, this year or even next year, our guide will have you laughing in theatres and venues across the UK.

Whether you’re interested in top comedians or emerging stand up comedy, whether you’re looking in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or other cities across the UK… here’s where you’ll find comedy tickets for all the comedic entertainment you need so you can be there to laugh out loud.

The price of comedy tickets in the UK varies per live show. Ticketmaster offers a variety of affordable prices for top comedy tours, as well as Premium experiences for the biggest comedy fans. You can also find cheaper tickets in our Comedy Under £35 section, which highlights tickers under £35 for comedy tours, festivals and clubs across the country.

Some of the biggest comedians are taking their shows across the UK in 2024 to venues near you. Acts include:

• Ben Elton in his Authentic Stupidity tour until November 2024
• This year and next you can see Jason Manford : A Manford All Seasons
• John Bishop is Back At It in his new tour across 2024 and 2025
• Katherine Ryan’s new show Battleaxe kicks off in September 2024
• Entertainment favourite Michael McIntyre continues his MACNIFICENT tour to October 2024
• Milton Jones returns to stages this September with Ha!milton
• Paddy McGuinness returns to stand-up for the first time in seven years with Nearly There, kicking off in September 2024
• Al Murray is currently touring with The Pub Landlord until November 2024
• Comedy legend Bill Bailey brings Thoughtifier to the West End this December 2024
• You can see Ed Byrne in Tragedy Plus Time at venues near you until December 2024
• Jimmy Carr is currently touring with Laughs Funny
• Micky Flanagan rounds off his If Ever We Needed It tour this June 2024
• Peter Kay continues his arena tour, visiting the UK’s biggest venues
• You can see Rhod Gilbert across the UK in his Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit tour
• Romesh Ranganathan finishes his huge tour Hustle this June 2024
• Sarah Millican tours with her Late Bloomer show until November 2024

You can also see fresh new comedy acts in 2024, including Laura Smyth , Grace Campbell , Henry Rowley , Kai Humphries , Maisie Adam , Matt Bragg , Rich Hall , Tatty Macleod , Tom Stade , Tova Leigh and Urzila Carlson .

Plus Comedy Clubs such as The Comedy Store , Big Belly Comedy Club , Big Deal Comedy and Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club are on all year.

You can already book tickets to plenty of comedy touring in 2025 and beyond, including some of comedy’s biggest names and newest faces. Select tickets near you from a host of UK dates, with artists on tour including:

• Harry Hill on his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour, kicking off in February 2025
• Greg Davies is returning to stages from January with his Full Fat Legend tour
• You can see Omid Djalili in Namaste from February 2025
• Rising star Chloe Petts tours the UK with How You See Me, How You Don’t from February 2025
• See Eshaan Akbar on tour in 2025, fresh from supporting Micky Flanagan and Jason Manford

Comedians touring in 2024 also have dates that go into 2025 and beyond, so there are plenty of opportunities to see your favourite act in a venue near you.

Looking for Comedy Clubs or comedy tours in venues near you? You can browse our Comedy Guide to find your favourite comedian at your local venue.

You can even browse Ticketmaster Local to see if there are venues close by that host comedy events.

The UK is home to several great comedy clubs, featuring new talent and up-and-coming comedians. Enjoy stand-up shows, improv, storytelling, sketches, open mics and much more at venues including The Comedy Store which has over 40 years in the business to its name, and comes to venues across the country.

You can purchase your local Comedy Club tickets directly from Ticketmaster, and can even browse more venues near you.

You can find tickets to Comedy Clubs via our dedicated Comedy Clubs section on this Comedy Guide.

There are plenty of venues in London , including Big Belly Comedy Club , Comedy In Your Eye , Covent Garden Comedy Club , and The Queer Comedy Club .

Just The Tonic hosts events in Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Edinburgh, and Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club takes place in Hull, York, Bournemouth, Stoke-On-Trent and Portsmouth.

Big Deal Comedy Club has comedy nights in Cambridge, Kings Lynn, Peterborough and more across East Anglia.

You can visit the ever-popular The Comedy Store in venues across the UK, including Colchester, Scarborough, Norfolk, Bristol, Maidstone and more.

For comedy nights in Manchester, Newcastle and beyond, you can browse comedy on our Local Guide .

Looking to gift live comedy to a friend or family? You can give a Ticketmaster Gift Card for the recipient to redeem on any comedy event.

You can see some of the biggest and best comedy talent across London, including Bill Bailey at the West End’s Theatre Royal Haymarket from December 2024, Harry Hill at Wilton’s Music Hall in and O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and Ben Elton at Richmond Theatre in September 2024 and the Lyceum Theatre in November 2024. Katherine Ryan has multiple dates at The London Palladium in March 2025, and Jason Manford will be gracing the same venue in February 2025.

John Bishop is coming to The London Palladium in April 2025, and Greg Davies is playing sold-out dates at the Royal Albert Hall.

Too find comedians coming to the capital, you can browse our London Guide .

Looking for comedy in Manchester? Find it on our Manchester Guide .

American actor and comedian Eric André is playing limited UK dates this May.

Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan brings her Battleaxe tour to stages across the UK in 2024 and 2025.

The UK is home to some of the world’s biggest comedy talent, with stand-up comedians including Bill Bailey, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Harry Hill, Ricky Gervais, Paddy McGuinness, Sarah Millican, Jenny Éclair, Michael McIntyre, Greg Davies and more famous names.

There is also plenty of rising talent in the country, including Emmanuel Sonubi, Babatunde Aleshe, Laura Smyth, Georgie Carroll and many more.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in August in Scotland every year, hosting a variety of comedy, theatre, dance and arts in venues across the city.

Many comedians play work in progress shows during the month before announcing UK-wide tours, and it’s a great chance for rising talent and new comedy to showcase their material.

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