Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Fri 22 May 2026 - Fri 28 May 2027
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Tue 26 May - Sat 31 Oct 2026
Judge Jackie - Disorder in the Court
Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 July 2026
Musical comedy justice is about to be served! Judge Jackie rules her courtroom with an iron fist, presiding over a series of chaotic (and downright bizarre) cases on American TV. She's queen of the screen until her stardom's threatened by...
Peter Kay
Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 July 2026
BOLTON - THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in July 2026, his first performances at the venue in over 20 years. Taking to the very stage where he record...
Stewart Lee
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...
'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train
Friday 10 July - Friday 9 October 2026
'Allo! 'Allo! This is nighthawk calling! Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once! Renѐ was hoping for a quiet night in his humble little cafe in Nouvion, but things aren't quite going according to plan. The Resistance wants to u...
An Evening with Ricky Tomlinson
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
In conversation about his life and career, with BBC Radio Merseyside presenter and established singer and entertainer Asa Murphy, Eric "Ricky" Tomlinson is an English actor (and former plasterer) best known for his television roles as Bobby...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 10 July - Friday 6 November 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.. ...
Roy Chubby Brown
Saturday 11 July 2026
Roy Chubby Brown's rude, crude and rip-roaring brand of comedy is world renowned. Performing his own unique style of stand-up since the 190s, Chubby's belly-busting banter has never held back from sharing his outlandish views on news, wome...
Reginald D Hunter + Emmanuel Sonubi + Andre Vincent
Sunday 12 July 2026
Reginald D Hunter Since his arrival in the UK Reginald's searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. During that time, he has become one of the comedy industry's best-known performer...
Bolton Comedy Walking Tour
Sunday 12 July 2026
After a successful response in 2024 the Bolton's History of Comedy Walk returns this year for another two rambles. Yes, an hour walk of the town while chronicling the comedy moments of days gone by: city landmarks associated with major even...
Ed Byrne
Monday 13 July 2026
Irish comic Ed Byrne is heading out on tour in 2027 with a new show provisionally titled "No Dramas" A TV household name, appearing on Mock The Week (BBC), Top Gear (BBC), QI (BBC),Live At The Apollo (BBC) and The Pilgrimage (BBC), the I...
The Spooky Men's Chorale
Monday 13 July 2026
As thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as a wagonload of Spike Milligans, and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men's Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving. Formed by spookmeister Stephen Taberner in New South Wales ...
Rachel Fairburn + Harry Stachini
Wednesday 15 July 2026
A comedy headline double bill. Following her hugely successful 'Side Eye' tour, Rachel Fairburn (BBC Two's Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla) is heading out on her new 'Vexy Beasts' UK tour from 3rd October 2026. Come join her as she w...
Lucy Beaumont
Thursday 16 July 2026
Lucy Beaumont has had quite the year. She lost a contestant £79,000 on The Wheel, forgot to revise for Mastermind, and generally confirmed she's terrible at quiz shows. So she's sticking with what she does best - this autumn, she's back ...
Jess Robinson - Elton Reimagined
Friday 17 July 2026
Elton John's greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4's Dead Ringers, Channel 4's The Last Leg), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions. Channeling a variety of legendary female ar...
Lucy Porter
Friday 17 July 2026
Lucy Porter has been an Edinburgh Fringe favourite for over 20 years. She's appeared on countless TV shows including QI, Live at the Apollo and Would I Lie to You, as well as being a regular on Radio 4's News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth...
Fingers on Buzzers
Saturday 18 July 2026
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...
Justin Moorhouse & (Actual) Friends - Answer Any Question
Saturday 18 July 2026
A brilliantly chaotic mix of stand-up, improv and quick-fire comedy, this is a show where absolutely anything can happen. Hosted by the effortlessly funny Justin Moorhouse - one of the UK's most beloved comedians, known for his warm charm, ...
Bolton Comedy Festival - Big Improv Show
Sunday 19 July 2026
The Big Improv Show - the improvised comedy show exclusive to the Bolton Comedy Festival returns, starring a cast of award-winning comedic talent once more. Rufus Hound, Suki Webster, Justin Moorhouse and Sally Hodgkiss will be joining forc...
Larry Dean
Sunday 19 July 2026
Thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and two-time star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a hilarious brand new show, Hellbent. Recently married, emotionally feral, the Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusi...
Murder, She Didn't Write
Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 July 2026
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They'll crea...
Steel Panther
Tuesday 21 July 2026
The comedic glam metal band from Sunset Strip, Los Angeles are a living, breathing study in the art of "hair metal". With tongues firmly lodged in their cheeks, Steel Panther celebrate and ridicule all that was good and bad about the "great...
Twelfth Night
Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 July 2026
The brilliantly bold Not Too Tame return with an electrifying production of Twelfth Night, starring Les Dennis as Malvolio. The company that brought you 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' return with their unique brand of high octane theatre in a ...
Paul Smith
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Liverpool comedian Paul Smith, who is best known for the many viral social media clips of his lightning quick audience interaction, is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy and this is the biggest, boldest show of his car...
Tides (An Autism Story)
Thursday 23 July 2026
Dylan Ward is autistic. He has his own way of thinking and his own way of doing things, but no one seems to understand him. How do you navigate a world which operates on a completely different wavelength to the one that you're on? Follow...
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 25 July 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...
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Saturday 25 July 2026
Join host of hit American podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! (formerly Comedy Death-Ray Radio), Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests. Plus, the show's open-door policy brings an assortment o...
Cabbage The Clown: Cinemadrome
Monday 27 July 2026
Minimum wage cinema employee turned multi award-winning tragic fool Cabbage The Clown's debut comedy marries a buffet of genres in polygamous marriage...
Oh Zeus!
Tuesday 28 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! For lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong, Oh Zeus! is a riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology. When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage of ...
In Pour Taste - A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience
Wednesday 29 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Two of Melbourne's fastest-rising and extravagantly overdressed comedians, Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh, will be joined by an illustrious wine expert to guide you through tasting five wines and at least five jokes. Everyone from savvy...
