Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Manchester at the venues near you to laugh till your belly hurts. You cannot miss the chance to witness the popular names of the comedy scene. There are improv workshops, comedy class and comedy shows in Manchester too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Manchester.
## Comedy Events in Manchester - **Event Name**: Chris Ramsey - Here Man at Manchester Opera House - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/chris-ramsey-here-man-at-manchester-opera-house/2400029965669819 - **Venue**: Manchester Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80OWFhNzAxMC01MmI5LTExZjEtOWM3Mi02ZDIxMDQ3MGUyMmMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDIwMTA1LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3OTEwOTExOA.avif - **Event Name**: You me & Comedy - Martin Lawrence Live - **Description**: Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 24 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM Venue Presale : Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 73 - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/you-me-and-comedy-martin-lawrence-live/200030485695624 - **Venue**: AO Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iZWUzNjM4M2VhNzE0ZTZmOGM1MWRkNTc0MTM1YmIwOTUwZWM1NTQ0YjUyZmM4ZjQ4ZDdlMThhOTczNTljNDg2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ1NjU3OQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: Phil Wang at Manchester Opera House - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/phil-wang-at-manchester-opera-house/2400029329365002 - **Venue**: Manchester Opera House - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Phil+Wang+at+Manchester+Opera+House&date=Sun+Oct+18+2026+at+07%3A30+pm&bg=3 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Comedy Night @ The Garden Chorlton, Monday 5th October 2026 - **Description**: Eric Rushton, Vince Atta and Jack CarrollArtistsVince Atta - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon Oct 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/comedy-night-the-garden-chorlton-monday-5th-october-2026/300042721185 - **Venue**: The Garden Chorlton - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hNzhlYTMxY2JjNzkyOTllYzdiZGM0MDk4ZThlMjc3YTJiOWIwMGFkOWE4MDNhYmE1OGE5MWQwMWU5Mjk4ZTk2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxODA4MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4OTE1MDY2.avif - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Aries Spears: EuroTrip - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsAries Spears has 65 upcoming events.Note: Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.Ticket Limit - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/aries-spears-eurotrip/210002883296621 - **Venue**: Albert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xNDZhNzIyZjlkY2UzZmM2YmEyMzdmOGE2ODVmYzQ3MmE4YzdlZGM2YjQ3ZjE1YjA0YzIwNzdlMjdmMzI3NTViLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2Q4ZDhkOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzIwNTk5NDk.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special – Manchester - **Description**: COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents our Black History Month Special, hitting venues across the UK this October!About this EventDoors open 5pm Show starts 6pm COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly p - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/cobo-comedy-shutdown-black-history-month-special-manchester/100001998751093325 - **Venue**: Frog and Bucket Comedy Club - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=COBO+%3A+Comedy+Shutdown+Black+History+Month+Special+%E2%80%93+Manchester&date=Sun+Oct+18+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=1 - **Price**: GBP 17 to 22 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Susan Calman at Aviva Studios - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/susan-calman-at-aviva-studios/2400029290893853 - **Venue**: Aviva Studios - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83NTMxOWM3MC0yMmZhLTExZjEtOTRhZC00NTM5MmFmYzMyMmQtcmltZy13MTAwMC1oMTAwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NTk0NTM.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: Michael Spicer - **Description**: Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/michael-spicer/200030427400946 - **Venue**: 2, Tony Wilson Place, M15 4FN Manchester, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lODM3Zjc0YmQzNTMwZWMwZjI1YTQ4YmMxNTU1N2U1NDQyZjFjMjY5Y2JjMGQ2N2NjODA4MTk2ZWY5ZjQzZjUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDM3NS1kYzA4MTgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODg4MjYyMw.avif - **Categories**: entertainment - **Event Name**: Jimeoin: BALLYHOO! - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJimeoin has 34 upcoming events.Note: Over 16s only. A ticket limit of 6 per person and per card applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled. Doors: 18:30Ticket Limit - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/jimeoin-ballyhoo/210001177713667 - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xZWRhNGUzMWE4YTg5MjU0NGU0YWJjMGI5YTYzZTE1MGExMTUxMzU1Mjc2YzhjOTY5NWMwMzUyNzY5YzRlZDliLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzEzMTYxYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk0ODI0OTY.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz - Manchester - **Description**: Come and test your knowledge at the ultimate Peep Show Quiz! - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/big-mad-andys-peep-show-quiz-manchester/300042737017 - **Venue**: Freight Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zZDgzNzA4NmI5ZjYyMjI2M2IzNzIzZTFiYTRiNTI2NDA2Y2NiYjZlYjNkYzY2MjJkOGE5MWY0YjdkMWJiOWZlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGM3ODk4YTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NDQyNzA1.avif - **Categories**: fitness, Contests - **Event Name**: Chris Williamson - **Description**: InformationBag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one smal - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 08:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/chris-williamson/210003198007988 - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8xMWFkZWEzMjNiMjYzOTgyYjZkY2IxY2I5Zjg4NjhkZWM0ZWE3Y2M1ZmZjMjA2YjZmNDE1MjI0MDA2Zjk0ODNkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2Y3ZjRmMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzAxMzEzMDc.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Mad Hatter's Tea Party - **Description**: ~~ Join us down the rabbit 🐰 hole and be transported to the Mad Hatter's 🎩 weird and wacky world of Wonderland! A strictly over 18's Tea Party featuring Manchester's superstar Drag Queens! 👸🐱 🐭 Don't Be Late! Don't Be Late! for a VERY important date and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 41 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:45 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mad-hatters-tea-party/200029466105730 - **Venue**: Richmond Tea Rooms - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zNTRmNjE5OTJkMGY1MzdkMmJmYzkxZDk5N2I1NTU0YzUyMmU4ZWExNGNjM2EwODAyMDZmMzBmNGE1ZDY4ZjFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE3OTgtZGMzODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg1NDQxNDk.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: The Laughienda Comedy Club | 8th Oct '26 | Hayley Ellis Headlines - **Description**: Manchester's award-winning FREE comedy club returns to its home of THURSDAYS at Lions Den, Deansgate 🦁 The Laughienda Comedy Club is a fortnightly new act/new material night, showcasing the freshest talent from all over the North West, alongside TV headl - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-laughienda-comedy-club-8th-oct-26-hayley-ellis-headlines/3600029453089558 - **Venue**: Lions Den Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmI2MjMyNTAtYTNlNS0xMWYxLTk5ODgtYmZjNjM4YzMzYTVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgwMzQwMDk.avif - **Categories**: comedy, art, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester - **Description**: Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? ) 🎶 We put an offer to you... because we want you to join us 🎶 Join us this October for the ultimate FunnyBoyz experienc - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/halloween-special-benidorm-bingo-funnyboyz-manchester/200030427364254 - **Venue**: New York New York Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83NDFkNGI0YTE2NmNiZTExNjA5Y2E0ZTM2MmVhOWIxYjEzN2VhNzViMzU1Y2ViMzExMDIwNmFjNzQ2MjJkMmI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MTgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTMxNjI2Ng.avif - **Categories**: bingo, comedy, parties, live-music, entertainment, drag-shows - **Event Name**: Ricky Gervais: Legend - **Description**: Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 723 - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ricky-gervais-legend/200030427567708 - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNDAzZjZhNTIxODlhZmNmODg2NTUxMGUxZmMwZDk1Y2NiYTllNDhkNGY4NTllOWQyYzYzOTM1M2E5M2U0YzYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTc2ODYzMw.avif - **Categories**: art ## Trending Events in Manchester - **Event Name**: The Odyssey: Myth, Drama & Movement Life Drawing Workshop - **Description**: Step into the epic world of Homer’s Odyssey in this special life drawing workshop exploring the human figure through myth, drama, and movement. We’ll take inspiration from classic artworks depicting legendary characters, struggles, and dramatic encount - **Venue**: Barça - Canal-side Bar, Castlefield - Manchester, Catalan Square, Manchester, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aa966a95e24d.jpg - **Event Name**: Drawing Faces: The Ultimate Portrait Course - **Description**: Have you ever wanted to capture the likeness of a face on paper or admired an artist's skill in drawing portraits? In this fully guided workshop Drawing Portraits: The Fundamentals you'll learn essential techniques for drawing realistic expressive face - **Venue**: Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a002a97123de.jpg - **Event Name**: Understanding Proportions & Movement in Life Drawing Workshop - **Description**: During this fully tutored life drawing course you will discover how returning to the essential principles of drawing can help even the more experienced artist to express their ideas and observations more eloquently.Guided by our tutor you will b - **Venue**: Friends' Meeting House - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a85e103a0201.jpg - **Event Name**: Foundations of Life Drawing : A Structured Approach to Drawing the Figure - **Description**: This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model.Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists whether you're interested i - **Venue**: Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a742a26dd75a.jpg - **Event Name**: Oasis Wonderwalk Tour - **Description**: Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!About this EventOasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience! - **Venue**: Arch of Chinatown - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7dcb99f77d34665a54ab16575b8d34b80add1ecffaf1af1c6b3fab2331935b04-rimg-w1200-h904-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789534063 - **Event Name**: Private City Walking Tour in Manchester - **Description**: Learn What Manchester Is Famous For, Including Its Contributions To Music, Sport, The Industrial Revolution, Ice Cream And Much More!About this Event🟡 Manchester Private Walking Tour | Your City, Your Story, Your Guide - **Venue**: Chinatown - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2dc76bdfd03faf2fa2b8a66af4aa5086a5b4118fd5471e7afc39724c93ba4a56-rimg-w1200-h904-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789534073 - **Event Name**: Rock 'n Goal Manchester Walking Tour - **Description**: Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!About this EventWelcome to our tour! This 2-hour Manchester walking tour with Joe will show you all the top attractions and insider st - **Venue**: Arch of Chinatown - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/220a7cef2193de7e262f4352f146b132eae6e9f95c933159ff955db51de50c51-rimg-w720-h480-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789534070 - **Event Name**: Betfred Super League Grand Final 2026 Tickets - **Description**: Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford - **Venue**: Old Trafford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fc7402c0-ad7b-11f1-a13c-1d79dd064ad5-rimg-w956-h1200-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789088345 - **Event Name**: Barack Obama at Co-op Live - **Venue**: Co-op Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/36e1fd90-b574-11f1-aac8-b19f6f2813cd-rimg-w1200-h676-dc984838-gmir.jpg?v=1789964616 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in September in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/comedy--september) - [Comedy Events in October in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/comedy--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** Chris Ramsey - Here Man at Manchester Opera House (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Manchester Opera House), You me & Comedy - Martin Lawrence Live (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at AO Arena), Phil Wang at Manchester Opera House (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Manchester Opera House), Comedy Night @ The Garden Chorlton, Monday 5th October 2026 (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Garden Chorlton), Aries Spears: EuroTrip (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Albert Hall). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Manchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Manchester include Manchester Opera House, AO Arena, The Garden Chorlton. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Manchester range from GBP 17 to GBP 22. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Manchester include Vivid Events, AO Arena, LIVE NATION MUSIC UK LTD. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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