Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Sun 17 Jan - Fri 28 May 2027
Sat 18 Jul 2026 - Wed 1 Sep 2027
Sun 21 Mar - Sun 25 Apr 2027
Tue 26 Jan - Sat 6 Feb 2027
Something Rotten
Sunday 12 - Sunday 19 July 2026
An hilarous musical starring Jason Manford, Richard Fleeshman and Marisha Wallace. This 5 star, must-see production is everything you want in a musical and no doubt you'll be returning for a second helping! IN A WORLD WITHOUT MUSICALS, TWO...
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 performe...
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 eve...
Saturday Night Comedy Showcase
Sunday 12 July - Saturday 19 December 2026
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...
You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
Sunday 12 July 2026 - Monday 31 December 2029
This heartfelt gift card unlocks endless exciting Fever experiences in the United Kingdom, - the perfect way to express show your gratitude to the colleague who always goes above and beyond for the team. ...
Thespians - Greece The Musical (But not that one)
Monday 13 - Saturday 18 July 2026
MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by 'the funniest theatre troupe in Britain' (The Telegraph). 534 BC...
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 ...
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...
Hatched
Monday 13 - Monday 20 July 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. ...
Trapdoor Comedy Club
Monday 13 July 2026
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...
Stand-up workshop (weekly monday sessions)
Monday 13 July - 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)...
XS Malarkey
Tuesday 14 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke, and eagerly maintained by a group of minions who do his bidding on a regular basis. Despite the low door price, the shows feature famous professional comedians...
Easy Comedy
Tuesday 14 July - Tuesday 29 December 2026
Michael Mannion & Alfie Carter host the top night in the city, every Tuesday, where you can see Manchester's best comedians working out new material and the newest comedians working out their best! ...
Spin The Set Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 14 - Tuesday 21 July 2026
Comedians get a random 3-word prompt from a fruit machine and must improvise live. New line-up every week in Manchester....
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 ...
Laugh Therapy
Wednesday 15 July - Wednesday 30 December 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 s...
Hump Night Creatures Comedy Club
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....
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...
Thursday Night Comedy Showcase
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. ...
Comedy Debate Show Creatures Comedy Club
Thursday 16 July - Thursday 31 December 2026
Comedians. Chaos. Debates decided by applause. You bring the topics - they bring the nonsense. Pay What You Think the night is worth...
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 Trut...
All The Single Ladies
Friday 17 July 2026
"All The Single Ladies" is the latest comedy from MaD Theatre Company which explores the modern phenomenon of the 'Sandwich Generation' where people find themselves looking after their adult children as well as their ailing parents. Cath...
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday 17 July - Friday 18 December 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 17 July - Friday 11 December 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...
Comedy lounge
Friday 17 July 2026
We're kicking off ELAUGHVATION with a stacked night of stand-up at *Elevation13* , featuring an incredible mix...
Scott Bennett
Saturday 18 July 2026 - Wednesday 17 February 2027
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to fo...
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 G...
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,...
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 19 December 2026
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 18 July 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 atmospher...
Saturday Afternoon Comedy Showcase
Saturday 18 July - Saturday 19 December 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. ...
Myra DuBois
Sunday 19 July 2026
The siren from South Yorkshire, Ms Myra DuBois performs live at 53Two with support from "comedian" Frank Lavender. Rotherham's own renaissance woman, venerated televised personality, energy worker, wellness facilitator, intellectual, and e...
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 for...
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 refus...
Cloud Cuckoo Comedy night
Sunday 19 July - Sunday 20 December 2026
A monthly comedy showcase featuring hand-picked acts from the North West and beyond...
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 cre...
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 "grea...
Twelfth Night
Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 July 2026
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them!" Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things...! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre ...
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 ca...
