Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Thu 12 Mar - Fri 24 Apr 2026
Sun 8 Feb - Sat 20 Jun 2026
Tue 4 Nov 2025 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Wed 17 Feb 2027
Thu 19 Feb - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Fri 31 Oct - Sun 30 Nov 2025
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
Going Out Out
Friday 31 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
Going Out Out is a show filled with music, courage and love about a man who finds a way to cope with grief by joining the Manchester drag scene. Ian's gone out less since he became a widower. Actually, he hasn't gone out at all - a local ch...
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical
Friday 31 October - Sunday 30 November 2025
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! Grandson...
Black Tie Ball
Friday 31 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
It's the glitziest night of the year, and everyone wants to be there, from the great to the good. The Bentleys are parked, the Jazz band has arrived, and the magician is magic, so pick up your invite for this fundraising frenzy. But behind ...
Stephen Bailey
Friday 31 October - Friday 28 November 2025
Comedian, presenter, actor and writer, Stephen Bailey is a fiercely proud Mancunian, working class, gay man and he's back with a brand new live show, TART. From a working-class background in Manchester, six years working at Sainsbury's,...
Bingo Lingo
Friday 31 October - Friday 19 December 2025
Taking bingo, shaking all the dust-out and turning it into one mad, confetti-filled, party-bingo night of mayhem, this is Bingo like you've never experienced before. You'll be sat at a table with all of your friends playing bingo in a f...
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Friday 31 October - Wednesday 31 December 2025
If you are looking for a film to watch, ManchesterTheatres. com have rounded-up the best movies currently showing at Manchester's cinemas, and we are offering discounted tickets at Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and HOME too. We've also compiled...
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday 31 October 2025 - Friday 27 February 2026
Every Friday, the stage comes alive with top-tier humour, featuring a mix of rising stars and international headliners. A night of laughter and unforgettable fun at the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, with a diverse lineup. ...
Happy Hour Comedy
Friday 31 October 2025
An evening of uproarious comedy featuring the freshest local talents, all working out new material for your amusement. It's £1 with exit-by-donation - because laughter should be affordable and accessible. Come sip on budget-friendly drinks...
Late Night Comedy
Friday 31 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
Late Night Comedy every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 11pm till midnight. The stage comes alive with top-tier humour as a wild late night show erupts out of the basement. ...
Prams & Punchlines
Friday 31 October 2025
Stand-up comedy for mums, babies welcome A relaxed daytime gig full of laughter, connection, and the best acts on the circuit...
Jim Jefferies
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 November 2025
Californian-living Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, who has entertained audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comed...
Russell Kane
Saturday 1 November 2025
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and "storming physical comedy" (Mail on Sunday). Hyperactive, his brand-new tour ...
Jimmy Cricket's Big Birthday Gala Show
Saturday 1 November 2025
Everyone's favourite Irish comedian, Jimmy Cricket, celebrates his 80th birthday with a star studded gala show all in aid of Francis House Children's Hospice. Lacashire-living Jimmy's amazing career in comedy includes his own TV and r...
Stephen Bailey
Saturday 1 - Thursday 27 November 2025
Comedian, presenter, actor and writer, Stephen Bailey is a fiercely proud Mancunian, working class, gay man and he's back with a brand new live show, TART. From a working-class background in Manchester, six years working at Sainsbury's,...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 1 November - Saturday 20 December 2025
Hosted by Charli Angel,Manchester Comedy Club brings you the best of UK comedy. Enjoy a fantastic mix of jokes, quick wit, and laughter in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Whether you're here for the jokes, the company, or the atmosphere...
Saturday Afternoon Comedy Showcase
Saturday 1 November 2025 - Saturday 28 February 2026
Four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners at the only seven-night-a-week comedy club in Manchester. ...
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday 1 November 2025 - Saturday 28 February 2026
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...
Comedy Unfiltered Live Podcast
Saturday 1 November - Saturday 6 December 2025
The Comedy Unfiltered Live Podcast in ManchesterA comedy show with a twist. Wild, raw, and unpredictable...
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Sunday 2 - Saturday 8 November 2025
GOD BLESS HELP US, EVERYONE The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. A new production of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG smashes into the Lowry pri...
Ardal O'Hanlon
Sunday 2 November 2025
Oh, it's all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal's latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes. Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the occas...
Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical
Sunday 2 - Sunday 16 November 2025
From the genius of Victoria Wood and based on the iconic sketch from her weekly television show, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Hope Mill Theatre bring Acorn Antiques the Musical back to the stage for One Night Only!Come along to Manchesterfo...
Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques the Musical
Sunday 2 - Sunday 16 November 2025
From the genius of Victoria Wood and based on the iconic sketch from her weekly television show, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Hope Mill Theatre bring Acorn Antiques the Musical back to the stage for One Night Only!Come along to Manchesterfo...
Rosie Jones
Sunday 2 November 2025
Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show, I Can't Tell What She's Saying. The BAFTA-nominated powerhouse returns with her loveable blend of cheek and ...
James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
Sunday 2 November 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...
Josh James
Sunday 2 November 2025
One of the most exciting names to breakout in UK comedy, viral comedy star Josh James presents his highly anticipated debut tour Doin' Alright. Join Josh as he guides audiences through the life of a 'Essex Man', the uniqueness of English c...
Matt Green
Sunday 2 November 2025
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt Green returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself in his new show Legitimate Concerns. Matt has moved house and the world has moved i...
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Sunday 2 November 2025 - Sunday 22 February 2026
A spotlight on the next generation of local comedians, fresh from the streets of Manchester and ready to bring their best material to the stage, Made in Manchester: Rising Stars is your Sunday night showcase of homegrown talent! From up-an...
Jason Manford
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. The Manchester comedian has been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't...
Fawlty Towers - The Play
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 November 2025
The 'Greatest British Sitcom of All Time' (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline J...
John Cleese on Fawlty Towers
Tuesday 4 November 2025
An evening of laughter with John Cleese, as he talks you through the stories behind the scripts of his famous parts, sharing the details and introducing you to his new book Fawlty Towers: Fawlts and All: A 50th Anniversary Celebration! Duck...
Josh Baulf
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Debut solo tour from comedian and viral star, Josh Baulf. 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! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines...
XS Malarkey with Robin Ince
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to k...
Comedy Lab Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 4 November 2025 - Tuesday 24 February 2026
Comedy Lab is our weekly experiment in stand-up - every week a brand-new format, no two shows the same....
Goblin Town Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 4 November 2025 - Tuesday 24 February 2026
Descend into the city's rowdiest underground comedy cavern: jagged jokes, fresh freaks, veteran goblins, cheap pints, big weird laughs. Bring mates...
Kyla Cobbler
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Kyla Cobbler is one of the fastest-rising names in comedy. In her debut show Gone Rogue, Kyla covers everything from the chaos of Barcelona dating life to navigating a friend crush and the power plays of a barbeque. The Irish comic brings f...
Laugh Therapy
Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Wednesday 25 February 2026
Ready for a dose of comedy to cure what ails you? Join us for a night where comedians become your "therapists," offering hilarious insights and advice to brave audience members who share their personal problems. Whether you're in the hot se...
Comedy Circus
Wednesday 5 November - Wednesday 17 December 2025
A free open mic comedy show designed to give anyone who's ever wanted a chance to try standup comedy, and for established comedians to work out new material. It's a wild fun and chaotic show featuring weekly games and contests for drinks an...
Manchester Improv Wednesdays
Wednesday 5 November - Wednesday 3 December 2025
An evening of fully improvised comedy - every Wednesday at 33 Oldham StreetThe Line Up.... Wet Skeleton is one performer, zero script, and infinite possibilities. Watch as her 206 soggy (and slightly wonky) bones become all manner of charac...
Alan Davies
Thursday 6 November 2025
He thinks he's Marty McFly but he's older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funni...
Manford's Comedy Club
Thursday 6 November 2025 - Friday 10 July 2026
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...
Glamrou
Thursday 6 November 2025
Renowned Iraqi queen Glamrou, and renowned Iraqi queen, Glamrou's mother, fight for the spotlight with their competing narratives of what really happened in Drag Mother. Come get lost in this drag hall of mirrors, where one queen's truth ...
Title Fight Comedy
Thursday 6 November 2025
Manchester's most inventive comedy night! An evening like no other as comedians and performers pair up and create brand new shows from the title chosen by their opponents, with the winners decided by you! ...
