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**: Ricky Gervais at O2 Apollo Manchester - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ricky-gervais-at-o2-apollo-manchester/2400028442457539 - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Ricky+Gervais+at+O2+Apollo+Manchester&date=Tue+Sep+22+2026+at+06%3A30+pm&bg=5 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr - Victoria - **Description**: "Jimmy Carr tickets 🎟️ Experience the thrill of live entertainment with Jimmy Carr! Whether it's a night out with friends or a moment you've waited for, this is your time to be part of something special. Find tickets now at FindTick and join the act - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/jimmy-carr-victoria/200030693142241 - **Venue**: Co-op Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85YWQ1YjhhZjE0YWI1MDViMmQ5ZTNmMzVhNzAyYzJhM2EyMjIzMTE5ZTU1OWJhNTdiNWVjYzY0YTY3NjczNTFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk5Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTMxNjMyMQ.avif - **Event Name**: Oliver Tree - World's First World Tour - **Description**: InformationSecurity -- 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. - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/oliver-tree-worlds-first-world-tour/210004547415303 - **Venue**: O2 Ritz Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NzMzYjRlMWIzY2Y0ZTg3MjBhYjJhZjE5ODMxOTAyODUzNDYxNzEwZjIzNTQ0MTA0NDZmMGJmN2ZlYzU3YWM4LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzFiMTIxMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzg5NDc0NzY.avif - **Categories**: Music - **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**: Roger Taylor: Violence Insane In a Beautiful World - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRoger Taylor has 6 upcoming events.Note: Over 12s only. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.Ticket Limit - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 09:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/roger-taylor-violence-insane-in-a-beautiful-world/210003259452803 - **Venue**: Opera House, Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNDQ3MDcwNmI5YTVhODM0MTIzMGE1YTEyZTU2YWMwMGYzNTA1YjUwMmQxZWE5MmRlNThmZTQzMGIzZmZjZTgyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE4MTMzMjc.avif - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: Urzila Carlson at O2 Apollo Manchester - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/urzila-carlson-at-o2-apollo-manchester/2400029294146105 - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hYzUzYTczMC02NGYzLTExZjEtOTY2ZC02MTUyNmNhN2I0ZDEtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzVjN2RiZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODExMTMzMTU.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: Arabs & Asians Stand-up Comedy Show Manchester - **Description**: Breaking Barriers with laughter for a causeAbout this EventGet ready for a night full of energy, culture, and pure comedy genius!Arabs & Asians is back—bigger, louder, an - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/arabs-and-asians-stand-up-comedy-show-manchester/100001991788114869 - **Venue**: Frog and Bucket Comedy Club - Now Back Open - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lMTJhYTdmODdmZmQ2Njk5YjA4NjVhYTZkNGM0NThmMWU3NTg5ZjExOGRmZDY2MmNjNzE0MDM4OThmYzM2Y2IxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA2MDQzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE4NjQ0NzU.avif - **Price**: GBP 12 to 19 - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: BONGO'S BINGO : STUDENT SHOWS 🎊🪩🖊️🍻 - UOM FRESHERS SPECIAL - **Description**: BONGO'S BINGO : STUDENT SHOWS - UOM FRESHERS SPECIAL 🎊🪩🖊️🍻 BINGO RAVE / CHEESY SINGALONGS / DANCE OFFS / SICK PRIZES & CASH CASH MONEY TO BE WON . 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This is BONGO'S BINGO " ENGLAND'S WILDEST EVENT" - TIMEOUT - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/bongos-bingo-student-shows-uom-freshers-special/3600030585547354 - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kNDBiNWQxMC1iMDliLTExZjEtODAxMS03Mzk0ZjU3ZjcwMDQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjODg0OGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTQzMTg3NA.avif - **Categories**: bingo, raves, art, nonprofit - **Event Name**: The Laughienda Comedy Club | 24th Sep '26 | Paul Hilleard 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 Sep 24 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-laughienda-comedy-club-24th-sep-26-paul-hilleard-headlines/3600029453398125 - **Venue**: Lions Den Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wY2Q3NTBkMC1lYWY1LTExZjAtOTM3OC1iNzQ0YTNlZGVlMTAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZmVmZmZlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2NzY5OTg2NQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy, art, entertainment, nonprofit - **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**: Off the Hook Presents... Daz and Will Unhooked - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsOff The Hook has 6 upcoming events.Note: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 21. Over 5s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 w - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/off-the-hook-presents-daz-and-will-unhooked/210009328006925 - **Venue**: Opera House, Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yZGQ2ZTNhNjMwMTA0M2FmMDQ2NjI5ZmU2ODViNTE1OGVlZjQ3YjUxZGFhNzJkOTY5YzY2Y2RmYjg3Nzc4NjQ2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzJjMmUzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzEzNTA1NTc.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Talia Mar - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsTalia Mar has 5 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**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/talia-mar/210002296098770 - **Venue**: The Lodge, Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zNTA0YzFhNDMwZDkwODg4YTUxMWRjNzljYzEzODIyYzg5NGRjZGU4ZmQ4ZDAwNGQyNTllNjliYjQ2YmNhNjk2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzQ4NDU0MC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzg5NDc2MzA.avif - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: MC Devvo - Rebellion. Manchester - **Description**: Join us at Rebellion, Manchester on 24th & 25th September 2026 for the long awaited return of the Donny soldier himself.....MC DEVVO! NEW DATE ADDED DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND! 24th September - ONSALE NOW25th September - SOLD OUT Devvo is a satirical - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mc-devvo-rebellion-manchester/3600029537728956 - **Venue**: Rebellion Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84MTdhNjNkMC1iMDlhLTExZjEtODAxMS03Mzk0ZjU3ZjcwMDQtcmltZy13ODk2LWg0ODQtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NDMxMzA2.avif - **Categories**: art, comedy, nonprofit - **Event Name**: FRESHERS BOOZY BINGO 🎱😵💫🔥 UNI OF ROUTE ✅ Manchester's Biggest Student Bingo! - **Description**: ⚠️ Manchester Freshers The wildest night of your life is HERE ⚠️ ⚠️ Bingo like you’ve NEVER seen it before – this ain’t your nan’s game! ⚠️💃🕺 Think clubbing meets chaos, shots meet shout-outs, and balls meet booze! 🍸🔊🎱 💥 WHAT TO EXPECT 💥 🤑 Boozy Drin - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/freshers-boozy-bingo-uni-of-route-manchesters-biggest-student-bingo/3600030658959704 - **Venue**: The Grosvenor Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83MDQyMDZlMC1iMDlmLTExZjEtODAxMS03Mzk0ZjU3ZjcwMDQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjhkODM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTQzMzQyNQ.avif - **Categories**: Music, Art, Nonprofit - **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 ## Trending Events in Manchester - **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/thumb6aa832486e859.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**: Themed Life Drawing Workshop at Revolucion DeCuba - **Description**: Step into a creative space inspired by timeless artistic vision. Whether you’re new to life drawing or an experienced artist, this immersive session offers a fresh way to observe the figure through one of art history’s most distinctive voices. Set agai - **Venue**: Revolución de Cuba Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8d6f56610c9.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**: Indian Restaurant Summit & Honours 2026 – Global Edition - **Description**: Indian Restaurant Summit & Honours 2026 – Global EditionThe Indian Restaurant Summit & Honours 2026 – Global Edition is a premier international platform bringing together restaurateurs, chef - **Venue**: The Edwardian Manchester Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a645e5aaaa7c.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-w621-h468-dc2e2f19-gmir.jpg?v=1774130903 - **Event Name**: Niall Horan at Co-op Live - **Venue**: Co-op Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/04890bb0-ab36-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc182828-gmir.jpg?v=1788838412 - **Event Name**: ULTIMATE RIFF RAFF FRESHERS 2026 ⚡️ UNI OF ROUTE presents FISH56 OCTAGON ⚡️ Official Student Partners with BoohooMAN 👕 Free Hoodie + Huge Artist with Every Ticket - Sold Out 15 Years Running! - **Description**: Riff Raff Ultimate Freshers Wristband - Officially Manchester Freshers Biggest Wristband! Welcome to the biggest, wildest and most talked about events of your freshers week hosted by Manchester's Biggest + Best student events company Riff Raff Events.. - **Venue**: Mayfield Depot Home of WHP, Ambers, IDRA, Yes, Albert Hall, 256 Fallowfield, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Yes Rooftop + MANY MORE - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/111ef650-b09a-11f1-8011-7394f57f7004-rimg-w1200-h675-dc383838-gmir.jpg?v=1789431118 - **Event Name**: Ricky Gervais at O2 Apollo Manchester - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester ## 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:** Ricky Gervais at O2 Apollo Manchester (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:30 pm at O2 Apollo Manchester), Jimmy Carr - Victoria (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Co-op Live), Oliver Tree - World's First World Tour (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:30 pm at O2 Ritz Manchester), Chris Ramsey - Here Man at Manchester Opera House (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Manchester Opera House), Roger Taylor: Violence Insane In a Beautiful World (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Opera House, Manchester). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Manchester this weekend September 18–20, 2026? - **A:** Arabs & Asians Stand-up Comedy Show Manchester (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club - Now Back Open), Off the Hook Presents... Daz and Will Unhooked (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Opera House, Manchester). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Manchester in September 2026? - **A:** Ricky Gervais at O2 Apollo Manchester (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:30 pm at O2 Apollo Manchester), Jimmy Carr - Victoria (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Co-op Live), Oliver Tree - World's First World Tour (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:30 pm at O2 Ritz Manchester), Roger Taylor: Violence Insane In a Beautiful World (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Opera House, Manchester), Urzila Carlson at O2 Apollo Manchester (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at O2 Apollo Manchester). - **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 O2 Apollo Manchester, Co-op Live, O2 Ritz Manchester. - **Q**: What is the price range for Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** Prices for Comedy events in Manchester range from GBP 12 to GBP 19. 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, EventixWorld, S.J.M. LTD. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Comedy events in Manchester? - **A:** Follow the Comedy category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Comedy events are listed in Manchester. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f3/0e051f4d9a4429ae6be27084e31353/comedy.png ## Comedy events from nearby cities - [Comedy events in Salford](https://allevents.in/salford-en/comedy) - [Comedy events in Prestwich](https://allevents.in/prestwich/comedy) - [Comedy events in Droylsden](https://allevents.in/droylsden/comedy) - [Comedy events in Middleton](https://allevents.in/middleton-en/comedy) - [Comedy events in Sale](https://allevents.in/sale-en/comedy) - [Comedy events in Stockport](https://allevents.in/stockport/comedy) - [Comedy events in Radcliffe](https://allevents.in/radcliffe-en/comedy) - [Comedy events in Oldham](https://allevents.in/oldham/comedy)