Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Thu 12 Mar - Fri 24 Apr 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Wed 21 Jan - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Fri 20 Feb 2026 - Wed 17 Feb 2027
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Thu 19 Feb - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
Sunday 21 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fa...
Jack Off The Beanstalk
Sunday 21 - Tuesday 30 December 2025
Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you've ever dared to see! Warning: this is not your childhood fairy tale-unless your bedtime stories came with a parental advisory! In this fabulously filthy twi...
James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
Sunday 21 December 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...
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Sunday 21 - 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...
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Sunday 21 December 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...
Freaky Friday
Monday 22 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, comes to HOME with its UK stage premiere next year. When an overworked mother and her t...
A Christmas Fair
Monday 22 December 2025 - Friday 2 January 2026
The lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas isn't cancelled - it's bursting out of the theatre walls and spilling right into the heart of the town. This December, Oldham Coliseum are teaming up with the legendar...
Hatched
Monday 22 December 2025
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. ...
Off the Page
Monday 22 December 2025
Top Comics from all over the UK bringing their brand new ideas to the stage....
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG)
Tuesday 23 December 2025
★★✭ Jim Carrey is at his energetic, engaged peak as the green-haired grouse of the title, and it's a good thing for the visually impressive film that his effervescence shines through his onscreen uniform, as the star is virtually unr...
Comedy Lab Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 23 December 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 23 December 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...
The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
Wednesday 24 December 2025
★★★★ The Muppets do Dickens with that trademark blast of irreverence, affection and tap-along tunes. ~ The Times. --- A Christmas cinema screening of Brian Henson's 1992 classic, starring The Muppets and Michael Caine. The Muppets ...
Laugh Therapy
Wednesday 24 December 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...
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday 26 December 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. ...
Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth
Saturday 27 December 2025 - Sunday 25 January 2026
Held on the last Sunday of every month at The Royal George, Greenfield, a large country pub set in the stunning Saddleworth countryside, Off The Rails comedy night hosts some of the biggest names in comedy. Attracting eager comedy fans, fro...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 27 December 2025 - 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 27 December 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 27 December 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. ...
Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas
Sunday 28 December 2025
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas! When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day - but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval...
Monday Night Comedy
Monday 29 December 2025
A night of comedy hosted by Adam Anwar (UKIP's Nightmare) at the intimate cosy Bar Three in Hindley. ...
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 2ND JANUARY - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Friday 2 January 2026
SAM AVERY - Sam Avery is an award-winning stand-up, bestselling author, renowned speaker and viral blogger. In 2018 he embarked on his debut national tour, selling out venues across the UK and culminating in two nights at London's prestigio...
XS Malarkey with John Robertson
Tuesday 6 January 2026
We're back for our 29th year! 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...
ComedySportz vs Absolute Onions
Wednesday 7 January 2026
An evening of fully improvised comedy EVERY Wednesday at 33 Oldham Street with award-winning house teams and special guests! THIS WEEK:It's a clash of the house teams as ComedySportz challenges Absolute Onions ("Very Clever" Number 9 Review...
Ev and Kev - Toxic Positivity
Thursday 8 January - Thursday 26 February 2026
Brace yourself for TOXIC POSITIVITY, the high-energy, anything-goes improv show where optimism is mandatory, chaos is inevitable. TOXIC POSITIVITY - The Improv Show That Won't Let You Have a Bad TimeBrace yourself for TOXIC POSITIVITY, the ...
Bitches in Stitches
Friday 9 January 2026
Manchester newest and best female only act night. Everyone welcome for laughs...
Stewart Lee
Saturday 10 January - 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...
Roy Chubby Brown
Saturday 10 January 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...
Richard Blackwood : Unfiltered - Manchester
Sunday 11 January 2026
No gimmicks. No filter. Just Richard Blackwood at his realest. In this brand-new hour, Richard delivers sharp, fearless comedy with raw honesty - tackling fatherhood, fame, race, ageing and mental health. It?s a bold mix of truth-telling, c...
Richard Blackwood : Unfiltered Manchester
Sunday 11 January 2026
In this brand new hour, Richard delivers sharp, fearless comedy with raw honesty - tackling fatherhood, fame, race, ageing and mental health....
Trapdoor Comedy Club
Monday 12 January 2026
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...
XS Malarkey with HEADLINER TBA
Tuesday 13 January - Tuesday 24 March 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 ...
Trapdoor Comedy Club
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Some of the best comedians from the UK at affordable prices. Click on tickets for line-up. ...
Roy Chubby Brown
Friday 16 January 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...
Divina De Campo
Friday 16 January 2026
Manchester Gay Village drag superstar Divina de Campo returns with I Do Think, an electrifying one-woman show that explores life's highs, lows, and everything in between. From orbiting the stars to becoming one, join Divina as she distills ...
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Saturday 17 January 2026
Pit your wits against Jessica B. Fletcher at this interactive screening of an episode of Murder, She Wrote. Can you solve the crime before Cabot Cove's best amateur sleuth? Celebrating all things 80s television mysteries had to offer - con...
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 17TH JANUARY - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Saturday 17 January 2026
LIAM FARRELLY - Liam Farrelly is a 21-year-old up-and-coming Scottish comedian from Paisley, who started performing stand-up aged 17 whilst still in High School and who immediately went into comedy full-time after graduating.A meteoric rise...
So You Think You Want Funny?
Sunday 18 January 2026
A 90s-style Blind Date show hosted by Comedian Natalia Schwartz, this unforgettable night of laughter, awkward flirting, and spontaneous fun sees 3 comedians compete for a blind date with brave audience members! How it works: One round fe...
Just The Tonic Comedy Night
Sunday 18 January 2026
Just The Tonic returns for their monthly Comedy Night at The Bowdon Rooms with a great line-up of comics...
