Live Comedy Events Diary
Bath Comedy Festival and year-round event listings will appear here as they are announced - click on the title of an event below for full details and booking. For the Live Music diary click here.
NB: Watch this space as there's always more shows being added - some sell out very quickly so don't miss out! - sign up to the e-mailing list to be informed of the latest news and events.

New Act Competition - Heat 4
@ Nowhere

Tommy Tiernan - Tommedian
@ Komedia

Pint & A Laugh Comedy Club
@ The Ale House

Rosie Holt - That’s Politainment! Tour Preview
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Alison Spittle - Soup
@ Rondo Theatre

Rose Popay - Comedy Mask Making
@ The Ram, Widcombe

David Tsonos - Midlife In The UK Test
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Krater Comedy Club
@ Komedia

Dominic Frisby - An Evening Of Curious Songs
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

The Great Baldini's Magical Cabaret
@ Rondo Theatre

The Drunk and Heckle Show
@ Nowhere

New Act Competition - Heat 6
@ Nowhere

Alice Frick - The Anti Self-Help Show
@ Ring O Bells

Tatty Macleod - Fugue
@ Rondo Theatre

LJ DA FUNK - LJ DA FUNK in Trickle-down Fuckonomics
@ Ring O Bells

Aftermirth - Daytime Comedy Club For New Parents
@ Bath Forum Coffee House

Kids' Comedy Easter Card Competition - Private View
@ Bath Forum Coffee House

New Act Competition - Heat 8
@ Nowhere

Tom Houghton - It's Not Ideal
@ Rondo Theatre

Pint & A Laugh Comedy Club
@ The Ale House

Mitch Benn - The Point
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Natural Theatre Company - A Comical Characters Workshop
@ Natural Theatre Company Studio

Unrehearsed Monty Python - The Meaning Of Life
@ The Bell Inn

Helen Lederer - Not That I'm Bitter
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Robin Ince - MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand Up Comedy
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Funny Noises 2024
@ The Ale House

Krater Comedy Club
@ Komedia

Patrick Monahan - Exclusively
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Laura Smyth - Living My Best Life
@ Rondo Theatre

The Bell Comedy Club
@ The Bell Inn

Stephanie Hill - Happiness: It's an Inside Job!
@ Old Theatre Royal

Stephanie Laing - Rudder (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells

Abigail Rolling - Shit Lawyer
@ Ring O Bells

Christian Schulte-Loh - Return of the 50 Foot German Comedian
@ Ring O Bells

Slapstick!
@ Old Theatre Royal

Andrew White - Young, Gay and a Third Thing (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells

Slapstick! (matinee)
@ Old Theatre Royal

New Act Competition - Heat 9
@ Nowhere

Joz Norris - You Wait. Time Passes.
@ Ring O Bells

Slapstick!
@ Old Theatre Royal

Louise Atkinson - She's Got The Look (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells

New Act Competition - Heat 11
@ Nowhere

Pint & a Laugh Comedy Open Mic Night
@ Saracen's Head

Henning Wehn - Das Neuen Materialen Nachten
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Ed Patrick - Catch Your Breath
@ Rondo Theatre

New Act Competition - Heat 12
@ Nowhere

Louise Leigh - Distracted (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells

Pint & A Laugh Comedy Club
@ The Ale House

Henning Wehn - Das Neuen Materialen Nachten
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Much Ado About Numbers
@ Rondo Theatre

The Awkward Silence - Mind Milk
@ Ring O Bells

Rock The Tots - Legends
@ Rondo Theatre

Slapstick! (matinee)
@ Old Theatre Royal

Stefania Licari - Trust Me, I'm A Comedian
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Slapstick!
@ Old Theatre Royal

Emmanuel Sonubi - Curriculum Vitae
@ Rondo Theatre

Ki and Dee - Live
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Theatre Royal, Engage - Comedy Writing Masterclass
@ The Egg

Mike Gunn - Beginners' Comedy Course
@ Old Theatre Royal

Slapstick! (matinee)
@ Old Theatre Royal

Alexis Dubus - 3 Star Show
@ Old Theatre Royal

Slapstick!
@ Old Theatre Royal

Ed Gamble - Hot Diggity Dog
@ Bath Forum

Krater Comedy Club
@ Komedia

Simon Munnery - Jerusalem
@ Rondo Theatre

Theatre Royal, Engage - Comedy Writing Masterclass
@ The Egg

Mike Gunn - Beginners' Comedy Course
@ Old Theatre Royal

Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles - A Game Show For Awful Children
@ Old Theatre Royal

Kev Mud - Homeless Sex Biscuit
@ Old Theatre Royal

New Act Competition - Grand Final
@ Old Theatre Royal

Stephen Bailey - Werk In Progress
@ Ring O Bells

New Act Competition - Heat 4
@ Nowhere

Dominic Frisby - Modern Life Is Tricky
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Alex Healy - The Fear
@ Rondo Theatre

Sophie McCartney - One Foot In The Rave
@ Komedia

Tamar Broadbent - Plus One (babies welcome)
@ Ring O Bells

Soupy Twists - Fry & Laurie Live!
@ Ring O Bells

Eshaan Akbar - Live 2025
@ Rondo Theatre

Tamar Broadbent - Plus One
@ Ring O Bells

Krater Comedy Club
@ Komedia

Glenn Wool - Luv (Sic)
@ Ring O Bells

Togas To Go - A Roman Comedy
@ Roman Baths

New Act Competition - Heat 7
@ Nowhere

Marcel Lucont’s Whine List
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

Togas To Go - A Roman Comedy
@ Roman Baths

Danny Sinclair - Comedy Hypnosis Show
@ Rondo Theatre

Matt Coyne - The Only Monster
@ Ring O Bells

Unrehearsed Sketchbag
@ The Bell Courtyard

Milo Standards - Penis De Milo
@ The Grapes

Arnold Kuenzler - Stand-up Show
@ The Grapes

Harriet Kemsley - Everything Always Works Out For Me
@ Rondo Theatre

Krater Comedy Club
@ Komedia

Funny Noises 2025
@ Chapter 22

Patrick Monahan - The Talkinator
@ Ring O Bells

New Act Competition - Heat 11
@ Nowhere

Self & Sossi - Corset Story
@ Burdall's Yard

Hannah Byczkowski - RIP Hannah Bitch-Cough-Ski (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells

Huge Davies - Album For My Ancestors
@ Rondo Theatre

Rich Hall - Chin Music
@ Komedia

Ria Lina - Is Going On Tour
@ Upstairs @ Bath Pizza Co

LJ DA FUNK - Donald J Trump vs LJ DA FUNK
@ Ring O Bells

Marina Sossi - Seriously Playful Workshop
@ Burdall's Yard

New Act Competition - Heat 12
@ Nowhere

Simon Munnery - On Tour
@ Rondo Theatre

Ivo Graham
@ Guildhall

Simon Evans - Have We Met?
@ Old Theatre Royal

Luke Richards & CK Nath - LU/CK
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio

Bingo Lingo
@ Komedia

Andrew Bird - A Ticklish Mind
@ Rondo Theatre

Dylan Moran
@ Guildhall

Jen Brister - Reactive (Work In Progress)
@ Old Theatre Royal

Basil Brush - Family Fun Show
@ Komedia

Dan Tiernan - Work In Progress
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio

Basil Brush - Live & Unleashed
@ Komedia

Nerd Mentality WIP - Duel! to The DEATH!
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio

New Act Competition - Grand Final
@ Old Theatre Royal

The Saturday Show @ 7PM
@ The Jesters
Get your weekend off to a laugh with a line-up of comedians bringing fresh jokes, big personalities, and plenty of surprises.

Dead Ringers - 25th Anniversary Tour
@ Bath Forum
A trip through a quarter century of classic sketches and unrivalled impressions, alongside razor-sharp topical humour.

The Saturday Show @ 9PM
@ The Jesters
The late show at The Jesters is for those who like their comedy bold, unpredictable, and full of energy.

Phil Nichol - Trying My Best
@ The Nowhere Tavern
'Greatest hits' classic songs mixed with madcap routines and stories about Phil's life as a Canadian in the UK.

Off The Dome (Improvised Comedy)
@ The Jesters
Quick-witted improvisers creating hilarious, unpredictable scenes inspired entirely by audience suggestions.

The Saturday Show @ 7PM
@ The Jesters
Get your weekend off to a laugh with a line-up of comedians bringing fresh jokes, big personalities, and plenty of surprises.

Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show
@ Bath Forum
Two of the UK's leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy.

The Saturday Show @ 9PM
@ The Jesters
The late show at The Jesters is for those who like their comedy bold, unpredictable, and full of energy.

Harry Enfield - And No Chums
@ Bath Forum
Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled "stupid idiot"

Pint & A Laugh
@ The Jesters
Shake off the week with fresh, unpolished comedy every Monday at The Jesters, where comedians test new material.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 1
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Sam Hawkins & Holly Leggett - Work In Progress
@ The Jesters
Pillars of the Bath comedy scene road-test brand new material - a glimpse at the future of Bath's live comedy.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 2
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Jon Udry - Having A Ball
@ Rondo Theatre
Technical mastery with comedic flair in a performance that is as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Terry Alderton & Friends
@ Ring O Bells
*Cancelled due to bereavement* Multiple award-winning Terry Alderton is here for an evening of funny, as he hosts a night with friends.

Big Squash Comedy - Open Mic Night
@ Saracen's Head
A weekly, beginner-friendly new material comedy night located in Bath's oldest pub.

Live Comedy Day - 12 Hour Comedy Marathon
@ The Jesters
Twelve straight hours of live stand-up from the best local and South West talent around.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 3
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Sam Michael - World's Oldest Man
@ Ring O Bells
What life advice did the Guinness World Records' Oldest Man give Sam Michael - and why did it make him rethink everything?

Stevie Martin - Clout
@ Rondo Theatre
It's like her online stuff but she'll be on a stage and you can't pause her to get a snack (meats?).

Matt Hobs - 100% Badgers
@ The Jesters
Sell-out Edinburgh 2025 stand-up comedy show where Matt Hobs talks about how the worlds of humans and badgers collide.

Ian Murphy - £1 Million To None
@ Ring O Bells
What happens when you lose £1 Million on a live TV gameshow? You write a comedy set about it of course.

Marc Burrows - The Britpop Show
@ Rondo Theatre
Celebration of one of British music's most iconic and enduring movements, marking 30 years since the iconic Blur vs Oasis war.

The Friday Show
@ The Jesters
Kick off the weekend with a mix of rising stars and seasoned comedians in a packed night of laughs.

Tales Of Britain
@ The Belvoir Castle
Brother Bernard performs the choicest folklore tales from all corners of our island!

John Hegley - New & Selected Potatoes
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio
Seriously funny, cleverly comic poems on everything from love, family and France to dogs, dads, taxidermy and potatoes!

Funny Noises 2026 - in aid of Comic Relief
@ The Belvoir Castle
An hour of the most gloriously daft, filthy or otherwise amusing comedy songs.

Alistair Williams & Tania Edwards - On Tour
@ Old Theatre Royal
Fast, smart, gag packed, unapologetic comedy from two razor sharp comics at the top of their game.

Jessie Nixon - Don't Make Me Regret This
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio
Jessie ripped out her heart, covered it in glitter and squirty cream, and offered it to you, still beating.

The Saturday Show @ 7PM
@ The Jesters
Get your weekend off to a laugh with a line-up of comedians bringing fresh jokes, big personalities, and plenty of surprises.

Tom Houghton - Deep
@ Rondo Theatre
In a world full of relentless clickbait and online distractions, Tom's racing brain finally became too much for him.

Cally Beaton - Namaste Mother F*ckers
@ Old Theatre Royal
A quick-witted, unexpected & unapologetic insight into life in midlife.

The Saturday Show @ 9PM
@ The Jesters
The late show at The Jesters is for those who like their comedy bold, unpredictable, and full of energy.

Madeleine Brettingham - Work In Progress
@ Ring O Bells
After scopping many awards, this rising star brings a WIP of her debut show which will be at Edinburgh Fringe in August.

Pint & A Laugh
@ The Jesters
Shake off the week with fresh, unpolished comedy every Monday at The Jesters, where comedians test new material.

Kev Mud - Homeless Sex Biscuit
@ Ring O Bells
A celebration of the many pitfalls of modern working class life, proving light can be found in even the darkest places.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 4
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Phil Nichol - Aren't We Lucky (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
Lou Reed. The Lottery. Ecstasy. Prince Andrew. Punk. Barenaked Ladies. Crisps. Terry Jones. Leukaemia. Butterflies.

Dru Cripps - Juicy Bits
@ Rondo Theatre
Transforming audience suggestions into improvised songs, musical sketches, and utterly winning chaos in real-time.

Phil Wathern & Abi Myles - Work In Progress
@ The Jesters
Expect sharp jokes, playful energy, and plenty of laughs as these rising comedians shape their next big sets.

Alistair Barrie - Gobbledygook (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
One of the UK's sharpest comedians on how the different generations are approaching, or running away from Neurodiversity.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 5
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Steffan Alun - All New Standup
@ Ring O Bells
Strong opinions on pub quizzes, Stranger Things and why his mother's pretending his childhood home contained an extra bedroom.

Josh Baulf - Lovely Stuff
@ Rondo Theatre
With his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour!

Big Squash Comedy - Open Mic Night
@ Saracen's Head
A weekly, beginner-friendly new material comedy night located in Bath's oldest pub.

Open Mic
@ The Jesters
Catch local and emerging comedians trying out new material in a fun, supportive underground comedy space.

Rosie Holt - The Illegal Aliens have landed! (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
With Labour continuing the Conservative's work of stopping the boaats, there's a bigger problem as UFOs invade the UK.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 6
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Adele Cliff Tries Out Her New Jokes (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
Multi award-winning comedian and former Bath New Act of the Year finalist has a whole bunch of new jokes.

Jessica Fostekew - Iconic Breath
@ Rondo Theatre
Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when the world demands cool, kindness and understanding.

Roast Battle
@ The Jesters
Comedians go head-to-head with 9 brutal jokes each, battling for laughs, glory and bragging rights.

Alexander Bennett - All It Takes (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
Wondering when the hard work will pay off? Wondering when you'll catch a lucky break? This is a (WIP) show for you.

Rock The Tots - Legends
@ Rondo Theatre
Puppets, comical characters, bubbles and more - you and your little one will have a blast.

Ted Milligan - United!
@ Rondo Theatre
Live mockumentary following Crubchester’s fervent fans, oligarch owners and pitiful players.

Arn's R4 Hugging Cabaret
@ The Bell Inn Back Bar
Stand-up with satirist entertainer Buddy Hell, who combines music, poetry and improvisation.

The Friday Show
@ The Jesters
Kick off the weekend with a mix of rising stars and seasoned comedians in a packed night of laughs.

The Saturday Show @ 7PM
@ The Jesters
Get your weekend off to a laugh with a line-up of comedians bringing fresh jokes, big personalities, and plenty of surprises.

Hal Cruttenden - Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It
@ Rondo Theatre
Hal promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.

Troy Hawke - Never Stop, Never Change!
@ Bath Forum
Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields.

The Saturday Show @ 9PM
@ The Jesters
The late show at The Jesters is for those who like their comedy bold, unpredictable, and full of energy.

The Wine Arts Trail 2026 - Morning
@ The Royal Hotel (Isambard Lounge)
Ultimate Magical Mystery Tour. 5 intriguing stops and 5 delicious wines. Something funny, arty or outrageous at every stop.

The Wine Arts Trail 2026 - Afternoon
@ The Royal Hotel (Isambard Lounge)
Ultimate Magical Mystery Tour. 5 intriguing stops and 5 delicious wines. Something funny, arty or outrageous at every stop.

Bad Thing - A Clown Show
@ The Jesters
Absurd, slime-soaked clown comedy. Part physical theatre, part surreal mayhem, all hilarious.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 7
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Pam Ford - Don't you dare! (Put me in a care home)
@ Ring O Bells
An extraordinary hour of searing honesty and huge laughs, full of fascinating characters and incredible life stories.

Wendy Wason - BitchCraft (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
Bitchcraft is the craft of becoming the woman you were always supposed to be - no parent, no partner or people-pleasing.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 8
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Rachel Creeger - Queen Of The Jews (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
An exploration of the humorous side of hate...when is it racism, and when is it just Rachism?

Rob Auton - CAN
@ Rondo Theatre
Rob tells you a story he has written about a man he made up called CAN.

Big Squash Comedy - Open Mic Night
@ Saracen's Head
A weekly, beginner-friendly new material comedy night located in Bath's oldest pub.

Open Mic
@ The Jesters
Catch local and emerging comedians trying out new material in a fun, supportive underground comedy space.

Alan Francis & Neil McFarlane - WIP double bill
@ Ring O Bells
Despite coming from opposite ends of the M8, these like-minded fellows have been coping with that-there London-life.

New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 9
@ The Belvoir Castle
100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year.

Paul McCaffrey - What A Time To Be Alive
@ Rondo Theatre
Modern life is annoying but was it really much better before? McCaffrey asks in this warm, charming hour of comedy.

JestHers (All Female Line-Up)
@ The Jesters
All-female, all-funny - JestHers brings together brilliant women comedians for a night of fresh jokes and sharp observations.

Hasan Al-Habib - Stuck in the Middle (East) With You (WIP)
@ Ring O Bells
Arab. Muslim. Brummy. "Deliciously funny" (Guardian) Hasan Al-Habib returns with a WIP of his new show.

Russell Hicks - This Time It's Personal
@ Rondo Theatre
Last year’s show was about his life in the UK. This year is about...him. He's back. And this time...it's personal.

Josh Jones - I Haven't Won The Lottery So Here's Another Tour Show
@ Old Theatre Royal
After his 2024 sell-out tour Gobsmacked, this marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet.

The Friday Show
@ The Jesters
Kick off the weekend with a mix of rising stars and seasoned comedians in a packed night of laughs.

Sara Barron - Work In Progress
@ Old Theatre Royal
A series of high kicks, insults for your granny, and thoughts on Jeffrey Dahmer's Netflix special.

Ahir Shah - Work In Progress
@ Old Theatre Royal
Preview show about love, money, family, responsibility, fear, forever, and frogs.

Sooz Kempner - Imposter (WIP)
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio
A stand-up show about finding your voice, silencing trolls and Princess Diana.

The Saturday Show @ 7PM
@ The Jesters
Get your weekend off to a laugh with a line-up of comedians bringing fresh jokes, big personalities, and plenty of surprises.

The Hypnotist Live - Comedy Hypnosis Show
@ Rondo Theatre
An evening of amazement and laughter with one of the UK's leading stage hypnotists and mind readers.

Phil Kay - Fringe Legend
@ Old Theatre Royal
A wild show of stories from 25 years doing Fringe Comedy Festivals around the World as well as nutty improvised songs.

The Saturday Show @ 9PM
@ The Jesters
The late show at The Jesters is for those who like their comedy bold, unpredictable, and full of energy.

Will Davies - Heroic Scale (WIP)
@ Old Theatre Royal Studio
In the depressing gloom of the second millennium, there is only...disappointment. Why is that, and can we do anything about it?

New Act Competition 2026 - Grand Final
@ Old Theatre Royal
The twelve best acts battle it out in tonight's Grand Final, with (Mark Maier MC) and last year's winner Madeleine Brettingham.

Henry Normal and Jan Brierton
@ Roseberry Road Studios
Poems from Henry's new book 'A Quiet Promise' whilst Jan reflects on being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and retired raver.

Ronnie Golden - Live at the Belvoir Castle
@ The Belvoir Castle
Special Friday night after-party for the Comedy Festival with the legendary singer, guitarist and comedian.

The Many Voices of Debra Stephenson
@ Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
The star of Dead Ringers, Spitting Image, The Imitation Game, and Bad Girls hurtles through time in a multiverse of musical icons.

Frank Sanazi & Sol Bernstein - Swing & Shtick – It's all forgotten now!
@ Doubletree By Hilton Hotel
A night of anarchic entertainment that blends cabaret, parody and old school stand-up through character comedy.
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