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Comedy Events in Glasgow in May 2026

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Events in Glasgow

Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth

3rd May 2026

Experience Garth Marenghi's deliriously dark imagination live... visions, omens, and catastrophic bursting await in this hilariously horrifying book tour event at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

3rd May 2026

Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

5th May 2026

Star of Ted Lasso and one of the worst contestants in Taskmaster history, Nick Mohammed heads to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with his new show as his critically acclaimed alter-ego, Mr Swallow!

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The High Life

12th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!

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Jarlath Regan: Gas Man

15th May 2026

Ireland's favourite comedian and Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns with 'Gas Man' a brand new show for 2026, don't miss him live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 15th May!

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A Pint And Two Shots

16th May 2026

Join Two Doors Down star Grado, River City's Stephen Purdon & Chris Toal of Scot Squad and Queen of the New Year as they bring their smash hit podcast back to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Mark Black - Horrible Family

16th May 2026

Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!

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Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here

16th May 2026

It's time for Pierre to do stand-up! It's time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God's sake? All earthly glories fade!

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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

17th May 2026

Veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.

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Eric Rushton: Innkeeper

18th May 2026

Stand-up comedian and writer Eric Rushton brings the 'Innkeeper' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 18th May!

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Jen Brister: Reactive

23rd May 2026

Critically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.

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The Battle

26th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

Glasgow's Theatre Royal is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in May 2026!

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Dropout Improv

31st May 2026

Comedy streaming service Dropout have announced their 2026 multi-city UK tour of Dropout Improv will kick off at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on Sunday 31st May!

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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 7th May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Comedy Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Waitress

Waitress

12th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

The smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress returns to tour the UK and Ireland and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse from 12th to 16th May 2026!

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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

16th May 2026

Simon Evans is Back! Veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.

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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

2nd May 2026

Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Comedy Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

1st May 2026

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back with her latest tour 'Best Behaviour' and brings it to The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 1st May!

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

28th May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Carnegie Hall!

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

21st May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at The Byre Theatre!

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Comedy Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

30th May 2026

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 30th May!

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Meet Me At Boots Corner

Meet Me At Boots Corner

9th May 2026

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Comedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Comedy Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

15th May 2026

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back with her latest tour 'Best Behaviour' and brings it to Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 15th May!

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Miles Jupp - On I Bang - Cancelled

Miles Jupp - On I Bang - Cancelled

1st May 2026

Miles Jupp brings his new show 'On I Bang', a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners, to Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 1st May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

City Of Glasgow Chorus
East Renfrewshire Culture
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
King Pins
Children's Classic Concerts
Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow City Council
Hilton Glasgow
Tea Green
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Glasgow Science Centre
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ATG

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