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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Chris Ramsey: Here Man Fri 2nd Oct 2026 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester Get Tickets SUSAN CALMAN: TALL TALES Sun 4th Oct 2026 (6:30pm) Aviva Studios - The Hall Manchester Get Tickets Serena Terry: Therapy Tue 6th Oct 2026 (5:00pm) Aviva Studios - The Hall Manchester Get Tickets Serena Terry: Therapy Tue 6th Oct 2026 (6:00pm) Aviva Studios - The Hall Manchester Get Tickets Aries Spears: EuroTrip Thu 8th Oct 2026 (6:00pm) Albert Hall Manchester Get Tickets Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts Sun 11th Oct 2026 (6:00pm) The Frog and Bucket Manchester Get Tickets Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious Sun 11th Oct 2026 (6:30pm) Manchester Academy Manchester Get Tickets Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know Sat 17th Oct 2026 (7:00pm) AO Arena Manchester Get Tickets Mo Gilligan - Venue Premium Tickets Sat 17th Oct 2026 (7:00pm) AO Arena Manchester Get Tickets Phil Wang: UH OH Sun 18th Oct 2026 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets Wed 21st Oct 2026 (5:00pm) AO Arena Manchester Get Tickets Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets Thu 22nd Oct 2026 (5:00pm) AO Arena Manchester Get Tickets The Umbilical Brothers: the Distraction Thu 22nd Oct 2026 (6:30pm) HOME Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years Sun 25th Oct 2026 (8:00pm) Waterside Manchester Get Tickets Rachel Fairburn - Vexy Beasts Tue 27th Oct 2026 (8:00pm) The Frog and Bucket Manchester Get Tickets Thomas Green - Brainstorm Thu 29th Oct 2026 (8:00pm) Manchester New Century Hall Manchester Get Tickets Maisie Adam: Whatsherface Sat 31st Oct 2026 (7:30pm) HOME Manchester Manchester Get Tickets Akaash Singh - Generational Triumph Tour Sun 1st Nov 2026 (7:00pm) Aviva Studios - The Hall 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.