Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Sun 18 Oct 2026 - Sat 1 May 2027
Tue 26 May - Sat 31 Oct 2026
Wed 20 May - Sun 13 Sep 2026
Bank of Dave The Musical
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 May 2026
"If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's this: everybody hates bankers." Bank of Dave: The Musical is a home-grown, brand-new British musical - bursting with northern grit, laugh-out-loud humour and what Dave himself calls "the best ...
Party Season
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 May 2026
A new play by The Wardrobe Ensemble Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going back... it's Party Season! Xander is back in town, and this weekend he's on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit...
Teechers
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 May 2026
New Year. . . same problems! It is the end of term and Godber's hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B. Tech Perform...
Clinton Baptiste
Wednesday 13 May 2026
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 ...
Desperate Scousewives
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa and Lily dominate ...
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U)
Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 May 2026
Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell sparkle like diamonds in this classic Technicolor musical. Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw are glamorous showgirls and friends with the world at their feet. One's blonde, the other brunette, and the pair have co...
Paczes & Lotek
Friday 15 May 2026
Comedians Paczes and Lotek are back - bigger, stronger and even more shameless Pacześ and Lotek are joining forces once again to blow away stages across Poland and Europe. The second part of this comedy tour is not just a continuation - i...
Funeral Teeth
Saturday 16 May 2026
Maybe you've lost your marbles... Or maybe you've found the most transformative piece of theatre that you'll see this year. Probably both. Nominated for a London Pub Theatres award in 2025 and debuted to rave reviews, the Succulent girlies ...
The Totally Improvised Musical
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Totally Improvised Musical returns. Every night is opening night as these top Mancunian improvisers compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions. That's right; the story, songs, characters and "choreography" are all mad...
Shrek - 25th Anniversary Screening (U)
Saturday 16 - Sunday 31 May 2026
Once upon a time - well, 25 years ago (2001) - in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. The ogre's precious solitude is shattered by the arrival of an assortment of annoying fairytale characters - all banished from their kingdom...
Judi Love
Sunday 17 May 2026
Judi Love is back with a brand-new show, All About The Love, packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling parenting, work and everyday life. Known for her honesty and humour, Judi offers fresh insights into how a big heart nav...
Gyles Brandreth
Sunday 17 May 2026
He's back - and he's unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can't stop talking. The jumper-loving This Morning star, who keeps popping up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, has been burbling and babbling...
Joe Tracini
Monday 18 May 2026
Ten Things I Hate About Me is Joe Tracini's new show about hope. It's also about mental illness, good liars, bad ideas, Lorraine Kelly and a gang lord forcing him to hold a raw chicken. But it's mostly about hope. He lives with a complex me...
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 May 2026
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic - rebooted and reimagined for 2026. All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, upda...
XS Malarkey
Tuesday 19 - Tuesday 26 May 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 our low door price, we put on shows with professional comedians and ...
Mike Wozniak
Wednesday 20 May 2026
New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskma...
Jonathan Van Ness
Thursday 21 May 2026
Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand new solo show Hot & Healed, bringing an unforgettable night of sparkling humour, heartfelt honesty and fierce fun to stages across the count...
Clinton Baptiste
Friday 22 May 2026
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 ...
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast
Friday 22 May 2026
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...
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast
Friday 22 May 2026
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...
Waitress
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) stars as Jenna in hit musical comedy Waitress!Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of so...
Jasper Carrot & Alistair McGowan
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions. The two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be m...
Our Public House
Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Your Round. Your Say. A bighearted and funny new play. With Kit Esuruoso (Tina The Musical), Chaya Gupta (EastEnders), Gabriella Leon (Casualty), Lauren Moakes (Romeo and Juliet), Fergus O Donnell (Downtown Abbey, Holby City) and Bharti Pat...
Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far
Thursday 28 May 2026
The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even more stupider! Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect sausage ...
Derek Mitchell
Thursday 28 May 2026
Double Dutch 2 is the brand-new live show from Dutch-American Ted Lasso actor Derek Mitchell, comedian and viral creator behind @letsdoubledutch. After hundreds of sold-out performances of his hit debut Double Dutch - seen by tens of thousa...
Philosophy Of The World
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 May 2026
In partnership with SICK! Festival 2026, IN BED WITH MY BROTHER take to the stage for their three-act biopic, Philosophy Of The World. Ridiculed then revered, "the best worst band of all time" 1960s American rockers The Shaggs defied cate...
The Adult Pantomime - The Wizard of Oz Adults Only
Saturday 30 May 2026
The Adult Pantomime is back for its 8th year with a trip over the rainbow for The Wizard of Oz -Adults Only! Prepare to experience the story like you've never seen it before. Follow Dorothy as she is whisked away by a tornado to the Merry ...
Richard Ayoade
Sunday 31 May - Monday 1 June 2026
Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective. Partially recognisa...
Shoot From The Hip
Sunday 31 May 2026
Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improvised comedy to town! Featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances, their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Out-recommended shows are comple...
Larry Dean
Sunday 31 May 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 refusing ...
Bring The Laughter - Darwen
Sunday 31 May 2026
Bring The Laughter is back with another massive night of stand-up comedy. Expect sharp wit, fearless punchlines and non-stop laughs as some of the UK?s most exciting comedy talent take to the stage for one unforgettable evening. If you?ve j...
The Good Life
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 June 2026
Altrincham Garrick's production of Jeremy Sams' stage play, based on the hugely popular sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, reunites the well-loved characters (not forgetting Geraldine the goat) as they get themselves into and out of scr...
XS Malarkey: Edinburgh Previews with ACTS TBA
Tuesday 2 June - Tuesday 28 July 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. Every June and July we dedicate every Tuesday to previewing two full shows from the b...
Desperate Scousewives
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa and Lily dominate ...
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 4 June - Thursday 6 August 2026
Comedy in a Van present an hilarious evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month. Click for acts on specific dates. ...
Murder For Two
Friday 5 - Saturday 27 June 2026
A hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters... and the piano. They put the laughter into manslaughter! When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found d...
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 5TH JUNE - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Friday 5 June 2026
HARRIET DYER - with recent appearances on Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of Ten Cats does Countdown, Harriet has also worked on BBC3, BBC Live at The Fringe, BBC Radio 4, BBC Knock Knock, BBC Ouch, Absolute Radio and The Russell Howard Hour. ...
An Idiot's Guide to Wine
Saturday 6 June - Friday 24 July 2026
A hilarious comedy show paired with six different wine varietals from around the globe, the smash-hit stand-up comedy show, An Idiot's Guide to Wine is the brainchild of Merrick Watts, one of Australia's best-known comedians and the only co...
Evening4Ricky - A Celebration of Ricky Hatton
Sunday 7 June 2026
One Night. One City. One Icon. One Party. This is Manchester's biggest party celebrating one of the city's most beloved icons - Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton!Where else could this event take place but the iconic AO Arena, home of so many of Ric...
Myra DuBois
Sunday 7 June - 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 em...
Sooshi Mango
Friday 12 June 2026
What began just nine years ago as three mates filming relatable ethnic-family sketches in their cars has evolved into one of Australia's most dominant comedy success stories. Brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri, alongside lifelong friend Andre...
Nell Gwynn
Friday 12 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid ...
Desperate Scousewives
Friday 12 June 2026
Get ready for a riotous, fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa and Lily dominate ...
Silent Struggles
Sunday 14 June 2026
A play that follows a young Black boy coming out as gay within the Black Christian community. Please note that whilst the drama explores serious and emotional themes, there are also moments of humour throughout. ...
ISMO: Perseverance Tour
Thursday 18 June 2026
Finnish comedian ISMO brings his sharp observational humor and unique perspective on language, culture, and everyday life back to the UK! Known for his clever wordplay and hilarious takes on English quirks, ISMO?s comedy resonates with audi...
Amy Spalding
Friday 19 June 2026
Calling all dykes, divas and non-binary baddies! Are you familiar with: Navigating the lesbian web like a pro?How to tell if she's flirting or just giving you a compliment?Why a £950 pair of Diesel boots alone does not make you a 'diesel d...
Scummy Mummies
Wednesday 24 June 2026
British-Australian comedy double act, Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, of the mega popular "less-than-perfect parents" podcast, are back with a new live tour, "Hot Mess." From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is sa...
Twelfth Night (by HER Productions)
Wednesday 24 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
HER Productions return in 2026 with Unseemly Shakespeare, taking on the Bard's ultimate romantic comedy: 'Twelfth Night'. Shipwrecked and separated from her twin, Viola washes ashore in Illyria. Disguising herself as the suave Cesario, she...
OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 3RD JULY - STOCKPORT GARRICK
Friday 3 July 2026
LAURA LEXX - Comedian, writer and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious, impassioned, intelligent and one of the best MCs/Headliners in comedy. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Laura?s comfy demeanour, warmth and energy delightfully ju...
Roy Chubby Brown
Saturday 4 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...
