Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

Roast battleThe show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts.

Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent."Undeniably, Roast Battle doesn't fail to live up to its expectations, serving to showcase a no-holds-barred contest of comedic athleticism, brazen putdowns and lightning-fast comebacks" ★★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com).Streamed Live on NextUp - See below for more information.Monkey barrel comedyMonkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”.

It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions.The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024.

It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch.5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook“What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)“Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell)Follow usFor the latest shows on sale, go to our website or social media (Twitter Instagram Facebook) or sign-up to our newsletter.

Check out our reviews here!TicketsMonday 8th December 2025Tuesday 3rd February 2026Tuesday 17th March 2026Tuesday 5th May 2026Tuesday 30th June 2026Tuesday 6th October 2026Tuesday 17th November 2026Tuesday 15th December 20268pm: (1hr 45 mins incl.

Interval):£7 per person / £5 for Students in person tickets£5 Live Stream Tickets - NextupNext upNextUp members can watch as part of their yearly subscription.

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You can learn more about NextUp HERE.Further infoSeating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts.Suitability: 16+ (Guideline).

Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws.Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website.

Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions.Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more.

See Terms and Conditions for more information.Drinks & moreOur adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day.

It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits.Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing.

Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.