Comedy in Edinburgh

Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Brighton with a potent preview of his latest…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

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Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show fu…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

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Alan Davies

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

EICC, Edinburgh

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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Mo Gilligan

Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platfor…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

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Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years…A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled wit…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Sam Campbell

I definitely don't know what's going on. I'm not even sure I know what's happening anymore. But I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Andrew Bird

Back with a brand-new show Andrew has just supported Russell Howard on his current national tour including four straight shows at The London Palladium.

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Shane Daniel Byrne: Baby This Time

Ireland’s megastar is back.All of Shane’s mates are having babies, but he’s just having the craic.

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Bianca Del Rio

Bianca Del Rio, the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock and season 6 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is a self-professed 'clown in a gown'.

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Tom Lawrinson (“truly unique... joyfully daft” Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show “Speak of the Devil”, finally answering the question…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection

Taskmaster Champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee and retired sugar daughter Sophie Duker is back with a brand-new 2027 stand-up tour, Hot Beef…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Jarlath Regan

We are all going to need a laugh this year and Jarlath is here to deliver it. In this world of unending negativity, bleakness and cynicism there’s never been a…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked?

Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Don’t come if you love leashes!

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Don’t come if you love leashes!

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

EICC, Edinburgh

Mike Bubbins: Ideas Man

Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes Throwbac…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Micky Overman: Hold On

All of a sudden, comedian Micky Overman finds her life going the direction she’s always wanted. The path has been set, she just has to follow it.

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in fro…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Joe Wells: Daddy Autism

Joe and his wife are having a baby. He's autistic so statistically it's quite likely the baby will be too.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Wankernomics

Wankernomics at Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelatio…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff joke…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Matt Winning: Solastalgia

Acclaimed climate scientist, Dr Matt Winning (LLB, MSc, PhD), has been given an ultimatum: save the world by lunchtime tomorrow or sell his soul for a slice of…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble GENERIC

Showtime. What are you going to do?Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you...?

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Live At Christmas

A huge festive night of comedy bringing together a brilliant all-star line-up for one unforgettable Christmas show.Packed with brilliant stand-up, sharp one-lin…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand up grot.

Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Sophie McCartney

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back!A new decade beckons and she Does Not Believe It!

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Ray O'Leary: I Can See O'Leary Now The Ray Has Gone

When Ray O'Leary was born, winter changed to spring, a new star formed in the heavens and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Jeff Innocent: Leaning in

Following on from his smash hit debut tour and comedy special ‘Smart Casual’, Jeff Innocent returns with an all new hour of standup.

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Riona O Connor & Olga Thompson: Middle Rage

Fasten your bra straps and brace yourself for Middle Rage, a night of feel good comedy catharsis where savagely funny songs, hilarious characters and real life…

The Stand, Edinburgh

Mc Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”.When MC Hammersmit…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Harriet Dyer

Harriet has been a full time comic since 2013. Shes had numerous critically acclaimed shows, works for the majority of big clubs and festivals, regularly gigs o…

The Stand, Edinburgh

Julian Clary: Fully Dilated

Are you ready for some filth? Good!I’m going to be talking about things on this tour that would get me flogged in Dubai.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Patrick Spicer: The Big Daddy Spice Tour

Patrick Spicer is a stand-up comedian and comic actor quickly making a name for himself with a distinctively playful, relaxed stage presence and offbeat, unpred…

Monkey Barrel Comedy, Edinburgh

Tom Allen: Totally

Co-host of ITV's Cooking with the Stars and the Like Minded Friends podcast, and host of everyone's favourite gardening visualised podcast, Pottering.

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

The Comedy Show

Gilded Balloon presents a classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK.

Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh

Beth Wants The D

Winner of the Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Beth Wants the D is a candid and very funny autobiographical comedy about livi…

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Paul Smith - Happy

The biggest, boldest show of Paul Smith’s career.Attention comedy fans worldwide! Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy, bringing a…

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh

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