Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Tue 1 Apr 2025 - Wed 18 Feb 2026
Wed 30 Apr 2025 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
Sun 25 May - Sat 22 Nov 2025
Glorious!
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 March 2025
Hope Mill Theatre Presents "GLORIOUS!" The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins-The Worst Singer in the World. Written by Peter Quilter and Directed by Kirk Jameson "GLORIOUS!" will star Wendi Peters as Florence Foster Jenkins. Join ...
Paddy McGuinness
Friday 28 March 2025
Making a long-awaited return to stand-up, one of the country's best-loved and most popular comedians, Bolton funny man Paddy McGuinness embarks on his first major UK tour since 2016, with his new show Nearly There... Paddy McGuinness is a m...
Have A Word - Murderers Row
Friday 28 - Saturday 29 March 2025
The Have A Word Podcast presents a night of stand-up comedy hosted by Adam Rowe & Dan Nightingale - two of the best comedians in the game. Guest comics include superstars and rising talents. The one thing they have in common: they all absol...
Smug Club with Smug Roberts
Friday 28 March 2025
Headlining the evening is the incomparable Manchester comedian and actor, Smug Roberts, a man whose humour is both sharp and wonderfully accessible. Smug has a way of taking the most ordinary situations and turning them into something brill...
Zoe Lyons
Friday 28 March 2025
If life is a journey, Zoe's has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren't the only parasites she has to wo...
The Best Movies in Cinemas & Streaming
Friday 28 March - 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...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 28 March - Friday 28 November 2025
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.. ...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 28 March - Friday 3 October 2025
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.. ...
Sean Morley
Friday 28 March 2025
Comedian Sean Morley exhumes his critically acclaimed, award nominated, 2019 skeleto-comedy masterpiece Soon I Will Be Dead And My Bones Will Be Free To Wreak Havoc Upon The Earth Once More. ...
Kemah Bob
Friday 28 March 2025
London-based Texan comedian Kemah Bob is set to take the Fringe by storm with this unmissable debut hour. Miss Fortunate is a wild ride that zips through the tale of an incredibly silly woman's glamorous journey to her own personal hell and...
Friday Night Comedy Showcase
Friday 28 March - Friday 30 May 2025
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. ...
Happy Hour Comedy
Friday 28 March - Friday 27 June 2025
An evening of uproarious comedy featuring the freshest local talents, all working out new material for your amusement. It's a free show with exit-by-donation - because laughter should be affordable and accessible. Come sip on budget-friendl...
Late Night Comedy
Friday 28 March - Saturday 31 May 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. ...
Northenden Comedy Club 28th March
Friday 28 March 2025
Join us on 28/03 as we return to Northenden Social Club for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy, with our fantastic headliner - Phil Ellis...
Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Saturday 29 March 2025
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic p...
Milton Jones
Saturday 29 March 2025
Most people know Milton Jones as the comedian with the loud shirts and messed up hair, however his stand-up is built on much more than a funny appearance. Radio Times said that the "wild-haired Jones has raised wordplay to the level of fine...
National Theatre Live - Dr Strangelove (15)
Saturday 29 March - Saturday 12 April 2025
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in this pre-recorded cinema screening of the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear a...
Richard Blackwood
Saturday 29 March 2025
Richard Blackwood brings his jam packed hour of pure heavyweight punchlines and anecdotes. Get set for a night that's not just comedy - it's a rollercoaster of laughter, stories, and a sneak peek into Richard's incredible 30-year journey. C...
Manchester Comedy Club
Saturday 29 March - 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 29 March - Saturday 31 May 2025
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 29 March - Saturday 31 May 2025
A flagship show featuring four amazing comedians with a resident host, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. ...
LAUGHING HORSE WEEKEND (2 DAY) COMEDY COURSE
Saturday 29 March - Saturday 14 June 2025
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...
Rachel Fairburn
Sunday 30 March 2025
Co-host of international smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla, renowned Manchester stand up comedian and "rock'n'roll star of British Comedy" (Rolling Stone), Rachel Fairburn is back with a brand-new tour, Side Eye. She's bringing...
Murder, She Didn't Write
Sunday 30 March - Wednesday 23 April 2025
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They'll crea...
Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth
Sunday 30 March - Sunday 25 May 2025
Held on the last Sunday of every month at The Royal George, Greenfield, a large country pub set in the stunning Saddleworth countryside, Off The Rails comedy night hosts some of the biggest names in comedy. Attracting eager comedy fans, fro...
Made in Manchester - Rising Stars
Sunday 30 March 2025
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...
Staff Show - Creatures Comedy Club Favorite Comics
Sunday 30 March 2025
Handpicked by the People Who Know Funny! At Creatures Comedy Club, their staff see it all-the highs, the lows, the absolute chaos of stand-up. So with this show, they get to do what they do best: pick the comics they love! Staff Picks is a ...
Tambo & Bones
Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 April 2025
Winner of 2019 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and UK Theatre Awards. Tambo and Bones are stuck in a minstrel show. It's hard to know what's real when you're stuck in a minstrel show. Their escape plan: get out, get rich, get even. In thi...
Chris McCausland
Tuesday 1 April 2025
A brand-new show for 2025! You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "o...
Stuart Goldsmith
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Climate comedian Stuart Goldsmith performed comedy on TV around the world-including on Live At The Apollo (BBC), Conan (TBS), and Russell Howard's Stand Up Central (UK). His comedy is...
Clubhouse Comedy
Tuesday 1 April - Tuesday 13 May 2025
Hosted by Charlie Lewis and Jordan Ducharme, Clubhouse Comedy is Manchester's award-nominated premier FREE comedy night in the heart of the city at legendary nightclub Joshua Brooks. Featuring the best TV acts trying new material and the ho...
Easy Comedy
Tuesday 1 April - Tuesday 27 May 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! ...
Do I Love You?
Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 April 2025
Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy written and directed by John Godber, the award-winning writer of "Bouncers", as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started a...
Tom Houghton
Wednesday 2 April 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...
Stuart Mitchell
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Stuart Mitchell - one of the UK's finest comedians and TikTok stars with over 50M views online - commences his debut tour Tips Not Included. In this show, the Scot will be making us laugh whilst talking about the loss of his parents and how...
ComedySportz
Wednesday 2 April 2025
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, ...
Title Fight Comedy
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Manchester's most inventive comedy night! An evening like no other as comedians and performers pair up and create brand new shows from the title chosen by their opponents, with the winners decided by you! ...
Laugh Therapy
Wednesday 2 April - Wednesday 25 June 2025
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...
National Theatre Live - Dr Strangelove (15)
Thursday 3 April 2025
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in this pre-recorded cinema screening of the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear a...
Eddie Kadi
Thursday 3 April 2025
The highly anticipated nationwide debut tour from one of comedy's fastest rising stars. A Son, Brother, Dad and Friend. From one culture to another. Join stand up sensation Eddie Kadi as he tells us how he got there in Let Me Land. Star of ...
Hannah Platt
Thursday 3 April 2025
In Defence Mechanism, the multi-award-nominated debut tour from the Merseyside-via-Manchester stand up, Hannah Platt unravels her frank and acerbic world view - and after a diagnosis of body dysmorphia, how the world looks back at her. Nam...
Just The Tonic Comedy Club
Thursday 3 April - Thursday 3 July 2025
Just the Tonic Comedy features some of the biggest names in stand-up. [click on tickets for line-up] ...
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 3 April - Thursday 5 June 2025
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. ...
Vinny Peculiar
Thursday 3 April 2025
Described as 'The Tony Hancock of pop' by UNCUT magazine, Salford-based singer-songwriter and poet Vinny Peculiar (aka Alan Wilkes) grew up in Worcestershire and trained as a nurse before signing to Manchester cult label Ugly Man records. V...
Phil Chapman Creatures Comedy Club
Thursday 3 April 2025
With millions of views online, Phil Chapman has made his name as one of the top MCs in the country. See his tour show in Manchester...
Celeste Barber
Friday 4 April 2025
Actress, writer, comedian and internet sensation Celeste Barber has been hailed as the "Australian Queen of Comedy", with her original celebrity parody Instagram account which has attracted over 9.6 million followers including Reese W...
Abigail's Party
Friday 4 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Mike Leigh's tragicomic masterpiece ABIGAIL'S PARTY has garnered cult status across the decades. In the Royal Exchange's distinctive space, award-winning Director Natalie Abrahami draws on the unique in-the-round stage to create an intima...
Lou Sanders
Friday 4 April 2025
The queen of surreal stand-up returns to UK stages with her 'No Kissing In The Bingo Hall' 2025 UK Tour. It's a show about being human - can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes! A de...
