Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Tue 22 Jul 2025 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Sun 9 Nov 2025 - Sat 2 May 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Sun 7 Sep - Sat 1 Nov 2025
Thu 20 Nov - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
Tim Minchin
Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 July 2025
Get ready for an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as the Northampton-born, Australia-raised award-winning actor, comedian, author and music virtuoso looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the...
Matt Chorley
Saturday 12 July 2025
For two decades Matt Chorley has feasted on politics, stalking the corridors, pubs and restaurants of Westminster. Now the award-winning writer, podcaster, comedian and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter has all the ingredients to cook up an hilari...
Fingers on Buzzers
Saturday 12 July 2025
A live recording of the popular podcast Fingers on Buzzers from comedian and keen amateur quizzer Lucy Porter, alongside The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan. Whether you're a Pointless armchair aficionado, nostalgic for the days of Going for Go...
Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
Saturday 12 July 2025
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong...
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Saturday 12 July - 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...
Tall Tales Theatre Group - Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 July 2025
In Tall Tales' reimagined production of Much Ado About Nothing, the role of Claudio is re-envisioned as Claudia, and the romantic relationship at the heart of the play is between two women: Claudia and Hero. Set against the backdrop of wi...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 12 July - 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 12 July - Saturday 1 November 2025
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 12 July - Saturday 1 November 2025
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...
Daliso Chaponda
Sunday 13 July - Sunday 3 August 2025
Hilarious Manchester-based Zambian-born Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda shot to fame in 2017 when he finished third in Series 11 of Britain's Got Talent, and was the Golden Buzzer choice for Amanda Holden. As a result of his appearance on...
Bolton Comedy Festival - Big Improv Show
Sunday 13 July 2025
The Big Improv Show - is a brand new improvised comedy show exclusive to the Bolton Comedy Festival, starring a cast of award-winning comedic talent. Marcus Brigstocke, Suki Webster, Justin Moorhouse and Sally Hodgkiss will be joining force...
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Sunday 13 July - Sunday 31 August 2025
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...
Cloud Cuckoo Comedy Club
Sunday 13 July 2025
FREE live comedy in Prestwich village. Come see fantastic comedians deliver new material. We promise you'll laugh...
Comedy Night Live - Archie Kelly
Monday 14 July 2025
Who Dares Grins Comedy are bringing the funnies with 3 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant host & compere Bobby Murdock. Headline Act Archie Kelly has been described by Peter Kay as a very funny fella, Archie is bes...
WAP - Wit & Poetry
Monday 14 July 2025
Comedian and poet Kat Ronson brings a new night WAP: Wit and Poetry Combining two art forms to make you laugh, cry and cry laugh. The best performers from WAP, exclusive collaborations between artists and some wild cards. ...
Trapdoor Comedy Club
Monday 14 July 2025
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...
Jet Set Go!
Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 July 2025
Jet Set Go! is a high-flying British musical comedy from Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary, the writers of 'The Great British Bake Off Musical' and 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 The Musical'. Join Nicola and her fun-loving tran...
Mike Wozniak + Paul Campbell
Tuesday 15 July 2025
June and July is our Edinburgh Previews season, where each week XS Malarkey bring you two work-in-progress previews of hour-long shows from some of the most exciting comics headed to the Edinburgh Fringe, from old favourites to new voicesTh...
Dan Tiernan
Tuesday 15 - Tuesday 22 July 2025
Dan Tiernan was nominated for best newcomer at the 2022 Chortle Awards, a year after he was named breakthrough act at the North West Comedy Awards. With a set based on being a gay, dyspraxic Mancunian who works in a care home for young asyl...
Pierre Novellie
Tuesday 15 July 2025
A mixture of high-brow and low-brow references from five-star receiving, award-winning, hit-podcasting, Frank Skinner-supporting South African born, Isle of Man-raised, Cambridge-educated stand-up comedian Pierre Novellie. Pierre Novellie i...
Living the Life of Riley
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Starring Vicky Entwistle, Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma. Joanne Riley always knew there was something...
Celya AB
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Following multiple sell out tours, Birmingham-based French-Algerian comedian Celya AB is back with her new show Cassette. Expect new jokes on the A-Side and unformed ideas on the B-side. As seen and heard on Off Menu, Live At The Apollo, J...
Manchester Improv Wednesdays
Wednesday 16 - Wednesday 30 July 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...
Daddy's First Gay Date
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 July 2025
Is it selfish to leave someone you might love in order to find yourself? An uncomfortable restaurant break-up becomes a pressure-cooker first date in this brand-new comedy written by Sam Danson (BI-TOPIA) and Directed by the award-winning ...
Kit Loyd
Thursday 17 July 2025
Kit Loyd brings you his hilariously frenetic debut hour, Frenzy. Think Mr Bean... on acid. Directed by George Chilcott (Director of Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Goodbear, 2019) and devised alongside Trygve Wakenshaw (Edinburgh Comedy Aw...
Club Comedy - A Big Night Out Hosted by Josh Jones
Friday 18 July 2025
A new monthly comedy show, championing some of the best northern comics on the circuit. Hosted by Josh Jones. Mancunian ray of sunshine, Josh Jones is the most original voice to emerge from the North-West in recent years. After his hilariou...
Creatures Comedy Festival Showcase
Friday 18 - Saturday 26 July 2025
We're doing a showcase of acts in our festival as well as local Manchester acts, you never know who's going to be popping in...
Comedy Night
Friday 18 July 2025
Get ready for a night of big laughs and good vibes Join us for an unforgettable Stand-Up Comedy Night....
Larry Dean
Saturday 19 July 2025
Thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and two-time star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a hilarious brand new show, Dodger, about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. Larry has been spending a lot of time with his gran...
Kullu
Saturday 19 July 2025
Aaditya Kulshreshth aka Kullu is touring with his solo stand up show "Smooth Kullu smooth " . Known as Writer op in Tanmay Bhatt reaction videos, Kullu will bring out the relatability and amusing anecdotes of daily life and middle class up...
Comedy Striptease
Saturday 19 July 2025
The best, most daring stand-up comedians from around the world showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must Strip...
Rachel Galvo
Saturday 19 July 2025
Comedian, actress, singer and writer, Rachel Galvo takes her raunchy one woman show, The Shite Feminist, on tour. Reflecting on the forces that have shaped her - from an Irish Catholic upbringing (Private, of course) to awkward sexual encou...
Live at The Bay Horse
Saturday 19 July 2025
A fantastic night of live stand up featuring;Jordan Mack Cameron JonesSam Ayinde Brendan FoxAnd your headline actSimon Wozniak...
