Connor Burns: Flow (Aberdeen Comedy Festival

Don’t miss the all-new show from Scotland’s hilarious new stand-up superstar, Connor Burns, who is widely hailed as one of the most exciting breakthrough artists in the global live comedy sceneA social media sensation with 100’s of millions of online views, FLOW is Connor’s 5th solo show – an hour of new standup featuring his intelligent and razor-sharp wit, brilliant jokes and his now-signature, single-malt level of Scottish cynicism that blends perfectly with his relatable everyman take on life, and which in 2025, won him the coveted Forth Fringe Award.Connor sold more than 12,000 tickets for FLOW’s premiere at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe – before the festival’s brochure even came out! The massive demand for tickets saw him add three extra shows at the 3000 seat Edinburgh Playhouse – the UK’S largest purpose-built theatre – in addition to his full fringe run.

His last tour GALLUS also sold huge numbers of seats, added encore dates UK-wide and finished up with a record breaking five sold-out shows in the flagship King’s Theatre during 2026’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival.He tours extensively across the UK, Australia, Europe, and off-Broadway in 2024 and 2025 as part of the prestigious Fringe Encore Series and the New York Comedy Festival.

He released 2 comedy specials GALLUS and Vertigo (on comedy powerhouse 800LB Gorilla)We say all this because you haven’t seen Connor on UK television – no panel shows, no chat shows, no stand-up showcases.

It’s all happening as a result of his hilarious live shows and laugh-out-loud social media clips so we are incredibly excited to welcome Connor back to the Aberdeen Comedy Festival – book your tickets fast!‘A great comedy talent… he is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!’ ★★★★★ Scotsman‘Brilliant… gags coming at you at a terrifying rate… Superb!’ ★★★★ The List‘A brilliant comedy mind… lands punchline after punchline perfectly…hugely gifted!’ ★★★★ Beyond the Joke‘Burns has arrived… An authentic Scottish voice.

And a gallus one at that.’ ★★★★ Entertainment NowPLUS SPECIAL GUEST (TBA)16+ recommended.Starts at 8pm.Let’s get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing!Following an amazing response in 2025, the Aberdeen Comedy Festival returns for 2026 with an extended line up and even more chances to see your favourite comics across three weekends from Friday 19 September to Sunday 04 October 2026.From leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv, Aberdeen is gearing up for another year of laughter from the best of the best.Laughter really is the best medicine…no prescription needed!GO TO Aberdeen comedy festival 2026