Comedy in Manchester This Weekend

Planning the weekend? Find Friday, Saturday, and Sunday comedy nights around Manchester.

Comedy in Manchester This Weekend

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Comedy works well for dates, groups, visiting mates, and anyone who wants a night out with an actual story afterwards.

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Comedy Shows

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Joanne McNally: Pinotphile Fri 26th Jun 2026 (7:00pm) Palace Theatre Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Kristin Key: Ca-Caw Tour Sat 4th Jul 2026 (4:30pm) Creatures of the Night Comedy Club Manchester Get Tickets Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp Sat 4th Jul 2026 (6:30pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Mojo Brookzz: I Know You F*cking Lying Wed 8th Jul 2026 (6:30pm) Manchester Stoller Hall Manchester Get Tickets Comedy Bang! Bang! Sat 25th Jul 2026 (7:00pm) Manchester New Century Hall Manchester Get Tickets Peter Kay - Venue Premium Packages Sat 8th Aug 2026 (5:30pm) AO Arena Manchester Get Tickets Peter Kay Live Sat 8th Aug 2026 (7:00pm) AO Arena Manchester Get Tickets Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me Thu 20th Aug 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me Fri 21st Aug 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me Sat 22nd Aug 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me Thu 27th Aug 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me Fri 28th Aug 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me Sat 29th Aug 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Fin Taylor Fri 11th Sep 2026 (6:00pm) Aviva Studios - The Hall Manchester Get Tickets Fin Taylor Sat 12th Sep 2026 (6:00pm) Aviva Studios - The Hall Manchester Get Tickets Mike Wozniak: The Bench Sun 13th Sep 2026 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours Sun 20th Sep 2026 (7:00pm) Manchester New Century Hall Manchester Get Tickets Urzila Carlson Fri 25th Sep 2026 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester Get Tickets

Comedy Venues To Watch

O2 Apollo Manchester

Stockport Road, Manchester

16 upcoming listings.

AO Arena

Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester

11 upcoming listings.

Opera House, Manchester

Quay Street, Manchester

9 upcoming listings.

Manchester New Century Hall

34 Hanover St, Manchester

6 upcoming listings.

Aviva Studios - The Hall

Water Street, Manchester

6 upcoming listings.

Manchester Fairfield Social Club

6 Irk Street, Manchester

4 upcoming listings.

Albert Hall

Peter Street, Manchester

3 upcoming listings.

HOME Manchester

2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester

2 upcoming listings.

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Comedy Night FAQs

Where can I watch comedy in Manchester?

Manchester has a mix of intimate stand-up nights, touring comedians, and venue-led comedy shows. Pick by date, venue, and the kind of room you fancy.

Is stand-up comedy good for a date or group night?

Yes. It gives the night a shared focus, works before or after drinks, and gives everyone something to talk about afterwards.

What time should I arrive?

Aim for 15 to 30 minutes before showtime, especially if you want to get drinks, meet friends, or settle into your seats before the first act.

What should I expect at a stand-up night?

Expect a live room, a line-up or touring comic, and a night that changes with the audience. If it is crowd-work heavy, no two shows will feel exactly the same.