Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Thu 12 Mar - Fri 24 Apr 2026
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Fri 23 Oct 2026
Sun 15 Mar - Fri 22 May 2026
Sun 8 Feb - Sat 20 Jun 2026
Fri 24 Oct 2025 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Sat 18 Oct - Sun 30 Nov 2025
Thu 19 Feb - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein - The Musical
Saturday 18 October - Sunday 30 November 2025
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation - Young Frankenstein! Grandson...
Inside No 9 Stage/Fright
Saturday 18 October 2025
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside Number 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, fresh from a sell out West End run, weaving its...
Snake in the Grass
Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 October 2025
A darkly comic thriller about family, secrets and manipulation. Annabel returns home after the death of her cruel father. Reunited with her sister Miriam, the siblings bicker as buried truths resurface. Tensions grow when his former nurse ...
Myra DuBois
Saturday 18 October 2025
Described by Graham Norton as "bust a gut funny", with her passion for compassion and flair for giving care, Rotherham's finest export since Paul Shane, registered empath Myra DuBois returns to the stage with a brand-new show "Cosmic Em...
Going Out Out
Saturday 18 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
Going Out Out is a show filled with music, courage and love about a man who finds a way to cope with grief by joining the Manchester drag scene. Ian's gone out less since he became a widower. Actually, he hasn't gone out at all - a local ch...
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast
Saturday 18 October 2025
Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in a school in Davyhulme and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond. From sharing ideas and funny insights into life in the classroom, he h...
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Saturday 18 October - 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...
Cally Beaton
Saturday 18 October 2025
Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from TikTok favourite Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally's comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts...
Aaron Wood
Saturday 18 October 2025
Described as 'talent way beyond his time on the circuit' come and join award-winning North West comedian Aaron Wood with his latest show, More to Life! An upbeat, positive and heartwarming show that asks is there more to life than this? Fo...
Frankie Allen
Saturday 18 October 2025
Liverpool born and raised comedian Frankie Allen is on tour this year. With a career that spans over 25 years, Frankie is one of the most experienced comedians in the UK and this is your chance to see him run through his current material. P...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 18 October - 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 18 October 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 18 October 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. ...
Nina Conti
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Sunday 19 October 2025
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a new show, Whose Face is it Anyway? London-born Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaim...
Tom Houghton
Sunday 19 October 2025 - Friday 10 April 2026
After phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, the multi-viral social media sensation and former resident of The Tower of London, Tom Houghton - star of Netflix's The Circle and host of Very British Problems: Live and Bad Manors podcast...
Milo Edwards
Sunday 19 October 2025
Award-winning Essex comedian Milo Edwards returns with How Revolting! Sorry to Offend, a show about class, lawn bowls, common decency and cum... and other revolting things that are best not talked about. Milo isn't posh or fancy - despit...
COBO Comedy Shutdown
Sunday 19 October 2025
Comedy of Black Origin's Comedy Shutdown is back, bringing the joy of laughter to a venue near you! Gather your crew and come on down for an unforgettable evening of hilarity! COBO promotes comedy from the top black comedians in the country...
Tino Giaccotto
Sunday 19 October 2025
Manchester based (until he gets deported), Italian comedian Tino Giaccotto takes to the stage with his AperiTino night. Joining him will be a rotating lineup of hilarious friends delivering sharp observations, side-splitting stories, and no...
Emmanuel Sonubi
Sunday 19 October 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour with his new show Life After Near Death, following sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, his Curriculum Vitae European Tour, and hi...
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Sunday 19 October 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...
Cannibal Fuckboy (W.I.P.)
Sunday 19 October 2025
Finlay's special 'OK Zoomer' has over 500k views on YouTube. As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Finlay has been described as "The voice of his generation? by Chortle and ?Comedy gold? Pleasingly black-hearted.? by the Guardian. He ...
Cloud Cuckoo Comedy Club
Sunday 19 October - Sunday 16 November 2025
FREE live comedy in Prestwich village. Come join our line up of handpicked comedians for a night of laughter at Cuckoo...
Hatched
Monday 20 - Monday 27 October 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 20 - Monday 27 October 2025
Top Comics from all over the UK bringing their brand new ideas to the stage....
Easy Comedy
Tuesday 21 - Tuesday 28 October 2025
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! ...
XS Malarkey with Eric Lampaert
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester 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 possible to k...
Comedy Lab Creatures Comedy Club
Tuesday 21 October 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....
Tom Houghton
Wednesday 22 October 2025
After phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, the multi-viral social media sensation and former resident of The Tower of London, Tom Houghton - star of Netflix's The Circle and host of Very British Problems: Live and Bad Manors podcast...
Happy Hour Comedy
Wednesday 22 - Friday 31 October 2025
An evening of uproarious comedy featuring the freshest local talents, all working out new material for your amusement. It's £1 with exit-by-donation - because laughter should be affordable and accessible. Come sip on budget-friendly drinks...
Laugh Therapy
Wednesday 22 October 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...
Comedy Circus
Wednesday 22 October - Wednesday 17 December 2025
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...
Club 9 Comedy at Blind Tyger
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Join us for another fantastic night of Pro Comedy at Blind Tyger. The comedy comes thick and fast at Club 9....
Yoga Goats - Halloween Hilarity
Wednesday 22 October 2025
They're funny and they're wittyThey're coming to your cityThey're very silly billies - The Yoga Goats are back!DIDDLE DEE-DEE*click click!*Although the nights may be drawing in that doesn't stop the Yoga Goats from bringing spooks and giggl...
Ev and Kev - Toxic Positivity
Thursday 23 October 2025 - 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 ...
Late Night Comedy
Thursday 23 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
Late Night Comedy every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 11pm till midnight. The stage comes alive with top-tier humour as a wild late night show erupts out of the basement. ...
Jason Manford
Friday 24 October 2025
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. The Manchester comedian has been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't...
Bingo Lingo
Friday 24 October - Friday 19 December 2025
Taking bingo, shaking all the dust-out and turning it into one mad, confetti-filled, party-bingo night of mayhem, this is Bingo like you've never experienced before. You'll be sat at a table with all of your friends playing bingo in a f...
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday 24 October 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. ...
Lewis Spears: Serial Pest
Friday 24 October 2025
Australian comedian Lewis Spears is infamous for his confident, dark and dangerous material....
Manford's Comedy Club
Saturday 25 October 2025 - Saturday 20 June 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.. ...
ComedySportz
Saturday 25 October 2025 - Saturday 14 February 2026
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show! Two teams battle it out for laughs with quick-witted gags, games, ...
LAUGHING HORSE WEEKEND (2 DAY) COMEDY COURSE
Saturday 25 October 2025 - Saturday 7 March 2026
Learn the skills and art of stand-up comedy on this 2-day (9 hour) comedy course, led by professional comedians and comedy tutors, plus graduation show Sunday Night - full course info on http://www. laughinghorsecomedy. co. uk/comedy/course...
