Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Thu 12 Mar - Fri 24 Apr 2026
Sun 15 Mar 2026 - Thu 25 Feb 2027
Sat 18 Apr 2026 - Wed 17 Feb 2027
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Fri 28 May 2027
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Sun 26 Apr - Sat 23 May 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Monday 9 - Saturday 28 March 2026
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...
Hatched
Monday 9 March - Monday 27 April 2026
Be part of a warm supportive crowd for new stand-ups among a line up of baby comedians in their first year on the circuit. ...
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Monday 9 March - Saturday 18 July 2026
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...
Trapdoor Comedy Club
Monday 9 March 2026
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...
Too Soon Creatures Comedy Club
Monday 9 - Monday 23 March 2026
Too Soon? is a Monday night of brand-new jokes and fresh takes on the week's news, where comedians test ideas while the headlines are still warm...
Stand-up workshop (weekly monday sessions)
Monday 9 March - Monday 12 October 2026
Unleash your inner comedian Learn joke writing, stage presence & delivery in our stand-up workshop. Find your funny & get on stage (PWYC)...
The Empire Strips Back - A Burlesque Parody
Tuesday 10 March - Sunday 3 May 2026
Dropping classic sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque, the hit parody The Empire Strips Back... is coming at last! Be delivered to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail, and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back...
Stephen Bailey
Tuesday 10 March 2026
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,...
The Fire Raisers
Tuesday 10 - Sunday 15 March 2026
A darkly comic and absurd play about the dangers of turning a blind eye to growing threats and the consequences of inaction. The debut show from We Merry Dancers Theatre Company brings Swiss novelist and playwright Max Frisch's constantly r...
Callum Oakley (Work in Progress)
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Join Callum Oakley for an exclusive Work in Progress show as he hones brand new material ahead of a big 2026...
Goblin Town Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 10 March - Tuesday 28 April 2026
Descend into the city's rowdiest underground comedy cavern: jagged jokes, fresh freaks, veteran goblins, cheap pints, big weird laughs. Bring mates...
Road
Wednesday 11 - Saturday 14 March 2026
By Jim Cartwright, featuring Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Lesley Joseph, Johnny Vegas, and with special guest Sir Tom Courtenay on film. 'Road's coming round us!' It's 1986. Your rumbustious chaperone Scullery guides you down the road, pic...
Daliso Chaponda
Wednesday 11 March 2026
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...
Laugh Therapy
Wednesday 11 March - Wednesday 15 July 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 11 March - Wednesday 13 May 2026
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...
Trapdoor Comedy Club
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...
Forever Funny Comedy Night
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Hosted at the iconic Frog and Bucket venue, join us and four incredible comedians on Wednesday 11th March for a night of side-splitting comedy....
Hump Night Creatures Comedy Club
Wednesday 11 March - Wednesday 15 July 2026
Midweek comedy relief. A sharp Wednesday night stand-up show to get you over the hump and into the weekend laughing....
Manchester Improv Wednesdays
Wednesday 11 - Wednesday 25 March 2026
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...
Al Murray
Thursday 12 March 2026
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There's no denying the world's a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope a...
Phil Ellis
Thursday 12 March 2026 - Friday 15 January 2027
Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Edinburgh award-winning North Manchester comedian Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins ...
Eastbenders - A Drag Celebration of Eastenders
Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Eastbenders Cabaret is coming to throw a big East End bash with the most iconic Albert Square residents as you've never seen them before... Get the bubbly out of the fridge, because we're taking the East all the way North, and turning the t...
Thursday Night Comedy Showcase
Thursday 12 March - Thursday 16 July 2026
The best comedic talent, featuring a variety of acts, ranging from up-and-coming comedians to established favourites Manchester's only 7 night a week comedy club. ...
Joe Daymond: Hope I Made You Proud CREATURES
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join Joe Daymond on, Hope I Made You Proud, a rollercoaster comedy show that chronicles his journey from living in his car to achieving national fame...
Chris Ramsey
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 March 2026
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...
Michelle De Swarte
Friday 13 March 2026
Michelle de Swarte is back with her entourage of trademark razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred storytelling with her new show, The Afters. After the main event's highs and lows, Michelle wonders what to do after the party. She's heading to ...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 13 March - Friday 11 December 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.. ...
Ian Smith
Friday 13 March 2026
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) heads back out on tour with Foot Spa Half Empty, a new show about stress, love and buying a magic spell off Amazon. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got...
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday 13 March - Friday 17 July 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. ...
Friday Comedy Kick-Off Creatures Comedy Club
Friday 13 March - Friday 10 April 2026
6:45PM - Start your weekend with a laugh Our Friday early show works on a 'Pay what you think the night is worth' model and lasts for an hour...
Shaparak Khorsandi
Saturday 14 March 2026
One of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind! Shaparak Khorsandi is here to walk you through her life as a Scatterbrain... Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis,...
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 14 March 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 14 March 2026 - Saturday 30 January 2027
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 14 March - Saturday 18 July 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. ...
Clinton Baptiste
Sunday 15 March 2026 - Friday 12 February 2027
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...
Tom Lucy
Sunday 15 March 2026
Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show 'Golden Boy'. Tom is one of the most exciting young comedians in the UK. He is the host of smash hit podcast 'Private Parts' and has appeared o...
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Sunday 15 March - Sunday 26 April 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...
Cloud Cuckoo Comedy night
Sunday 15 March - Sunday 16 August 2026
A monthly comedy showcase featuring hand-picked acts from the North West and beyond...
Under Milk Wood
Monday 16 March - Saturday 4 April 2026
To begin at the beginning... The villagers of Llareggub dream of lost love, drowned shipmates and failed marriages. Time passes. Enter an eccentric world filled with romance, fantasy, scandal, and song. A funny, moving and accessible produc...
The Constant Wife
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March 2026
Prior to London's West End, David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham. 1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. "Nonsense" sa...
The Battle
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March 2026
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...
Drunk Women Solving Crime .
Tuesday 17 March 2026
On the back of their Edinburgh Festival run and double British Podcast Award nominations, the true crime podcast with a twist of lime takes to the road for its first full tour. Each episode sees the boozed-up panel of writer/comedian host...
XS Malarkey with HEADLINER TBA
Tuesday 17 March - Tuesday 26 May 2026
HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy 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 ...
Sasha Dolgopolov Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Sasha(Over 10 mln views on youtube/insta/tiktok ), a queer alternative political comedian from Russia who immigrated when the war in Ukraine started...
