Comedy events in Glasgow in April 2026

Aisling Bea: Older Than Jesus

BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the road with her show, Older Than Jesus! Don't miss her live at the King's Theatre Glasgow in April!

An Evening with Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm

Crissy Rock is hitting the road with a brand new show of two halves, From Bedlam To Benidorm, don't miss her live at Slay Glasgow on Thursday 16th April!

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April!

Benefit in Aid of Maryhill Integration Network (MIN)

Come to The Stand Glasgow and celebrate 25 years of Glasgow's Maryhill Integration Network with a brilliant night of comedy, with proceeds helping Maryhill's vibrant community come together!

Blackfriars Comedy Quiz Night

Hosted by the insane and wacky comedy trio Paddy Linton, Jack Traynor and Peter Bell, Blackfriars weekly comedy quiz night is not your usual pub quiz!

Bring Yer Bairn Comedy Show

Good Egg Comedy returns to The Stand Glasgow with Bring Yer Bairn... the only show of its type in Scotland... an adult comedy show where you can bring your wee one!

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

Namaste Motherf*ckers is a new show from Cally Beaton, a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Catch it at Saint Luke's on Tuesday April 7th!

CeeKay Brown: Thirsty

CeeKay Brown is a half-French half-American comedian. Her new solo hour is a story of surviving the odds, composed of her most cringe-worthy moments.

Colin Geddis - Great Times

Colin Geddis returns after a year break from touring to give his ill informed opinions on one of the craziest years in recent history!

Comedy Drag Bingo

Barbra LaBush is normally a night owl but this time she wants to start the party early with some fabulous Drag Bingo on a Saturday afternoon at Arta!

Comedy Drag Show

Join the team at Arta for an evening with one of Glasgow's finest Divas for an evening of comedy and drag entertainment you will not forget!

Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire

Multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson is back with a brand-new show 'Pants on Fire', don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th April!

Darren Connell - I’m Sorry Mother - CANCELLED

Darren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to Glasgow's City Halls on Saturday 4th April!

Definitely Not Goblins: A Live Dungeons and Dragons Show

Definitely Not Goblins is a live Dungeons And Dragons show in the heart of Glasgow. Come join us, for a full length game, where no one knows what will happen!

Dystopia: The Rock Opera

Fresh from a hugely successful 5 star Edinburgh Fringe run, Dystopia: The Rock Opera storms into Cottiers with blistering musicianship, razor-edged satire, humour and cinematic stagecraft!

Ed Bassmaster - The Ed Bassmaster is Massive Tour

Viral prank icons Ed Bassmaster and Johnny Hamcheck are hitting the road to deliver a comedy experience that's equal parts stand-up, improv chaos, audience participation and unpredictable hilarity!

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience comes to Oran Mor Glasgow!

Finnish Ham Comedy Night

Love comedy? Love gaming? Well, that’s handy because you can enjoy it all in one amazing evening as R-CADE presents Finnish Ham, their new monthly comedy show!

Gary Meikle: Yer Maw

Gary Meikle returns to the stage with a brand new show, Yer Maw, don't miss him live at Denny Civic Theatre on the 17th and 18th April!

Henning Wehn - Acid Wehn

Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change when he brings his new show Acid Wehn to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 26th April!

Jamie Hutchinson: Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound

Jamie Hutchinson returns with Can My Mate Come? He's Sound. A brand-new hour of unfiltered comedy, mad stories, and chaotic charm. Older? Yes. Wiser? No. He's sound... Sort of.

Jim Davidson: Last Man Standing... Just!

Jim Davidson invites you to join him once again for a riotous evening where freedom of speech takes centre stage, comedy bites back, and the battle for Britain's comedic soul rages on.

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever

Comedy powerhouse John Mulaney brings his brand new stand-up show Mister Whatever to Glasgow, don't miss your chance to see the Emmy-winning comedian live at the Theatre Royal on Saturday 25th April!

Jonathan Rippon’s Nightcap

Phwoar Events presents Nightcap, a monthly Sunday evening comedy and cabaret variety show hosted by Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Rippon, coming to Drygate Brewing on 26th April!

King Tut’s Ha Ha Hut

Comedy returns to King Tut's Ha Ha Hut on Sunday 19th April, hosted by Kate Hammer and featuring Susie McCabe, Chris Rutter and Gareth Mutch on the bill!

Laurel & Hardy Film Night

The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall's Laurel and Hardy Movie Night returns on Wednesday 1st April with another selection of classic films!

Lucy Darling: Simply Darling

Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling when she brings 'Simply Darling' to Glasgow's City Halls on Sunday 19th April!

Luke And Pete Talking Sheet Live

See your favorite chaotic duo, Peter Rethinasamy and Luke Craig, live and unedited, when they come to The Glee Club Glasgow on Wednesday 8th April!

Mario Adrion: The Superior Comedy Tour

German stand-up comedian and YouTuber Mario Adrion will bring The Superior Comedy Tour to The Glee Club Glasgow on Wednesday 1st April!

Material, Girl

Join Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer at The Stand Glasgow for Material, Girl... a monthly afternoon show to chase away the Sunday scaries!

Matt Rife: Stay Golden

Record-breaking comedian Matt Rife will bring his Stay Golden World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 25th April!

Ninja Sex Party’s Pure Elegance Tour featuring TWRP

For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to the UK, and they're doing it with STYLE! Actually, not style: ELEGANCE. But actually, not just elegance: PURE ELEGANCE!

Out With The Buckleys

James and Clair Buckley are taking their vlog offline and around the UK on an unfiltered, unedited live tour which includes a stop in Clair's hometown of Glasgow!

Over The Top - The Tartan Army 28 Years Later

Take an unforgettable trip down memory lane, celebrating 28 years of the legendary Tartan Army spirit at Kirkintilloch Town Hall on Saturday 18th April!

Pernille Haaland - Saga of a Single Bitch

Award-winning comedian Pernille Haaland brings 'Saga of a Single Bitch', a hilarious Nordic standup journey through millennial singledom, to The Stand Glasgow on Saturday 18th April!

Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Peter Flanagan brings his 'Fresh Prince Of Kildare' tour to Blackfriars Basement on Thursday 9th April!

Peter Kay

One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay, will bring his first live tour in twelve years to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow!

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis brings his first full national stand-up tour to The Stand Glasgow on Wednesday 15th April!

Queer Theory’s 10th Birthday

Head to Drygate Brewing on Saturday 25th April as Queer Theory celebrate a decade of peddling beautiful queer filth with a birthday bash, featuring some national icons and favourite local starlets!

Ray Bradshaw: CODA

Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. Don't miss him live at the SEC Armadillo on Saturday 11th April!

Red Raw

The weekly beginner's showcase, Red Raw at The Stand Glasgow, is regarded as the best open mic comedy night in the UK!

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett's new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at The King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2026!

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 7 Tour Hosted by Divina De Campo

Expect a night of pure extravaganza as all 12 queens from the Series Seven Tour of RuPaul's Drag Race UK werk their way to Saint Luke's on Wednesday 29th April!

Russell Howard - Don’t Tell The Algorithm

Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026! He'll bring 'Don't Tell The Algorithm' to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 12th April!

Shane Todd: Hold Me Back

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd returns to Glasgow with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back!

Stevie Martin: Clout

Stevie Martin is returning to live comedy with her latest show Clout, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don't miss her at the Stand Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd April!

Stuart Mitchell and Friends: Banter at the Barras

Don't miss TikTok sensation and Breaking the News star Stuart Mitchell at the Barras Art And Design Centre for a brilliant night of laughs... the perfect weekend treat with your mates or work crew!

Susan Calman: Work in Progress

After nearly a decade away, the brilliant Susan Calman is back on stage with a brand-new work-in-progress show... get ready for an evening of trial, error, and plenty of laughs at The Stand Glasgow!

Tam Cowan

Enjoy an evening of laughter with writer, broadcaster and comedian Tam Cowan when he brings his live stand up show to Dumbarton's Denny Theatre!

Tennent’s Laughter Lounge

Tennent's Laughter Lounge is a totally free night of stand-up comedy featuring pro headline acts, special mystery guests and some of the best up-and-coming talent Scotland has to offer!

That’s Clown!

A live comedy show, hosted by Jeffrey Khan & Hannah Cruickshank and featuring the hottest and funniest clowns in town comes to Gael & Grain!

The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows

Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music's most iconic and enduring movements!

The Cheryl and Kitty Show

Are you ready for a night of campery, chaos and carnage? Join the fabulous divas & RuPaul's Drag Race UK legends Cheryl and Kitty at Oran Mor Glasgow for their first full length double act tour!

The Comedy Cabaret

Head to Barras Art And Design Centre for The Comedy Cabaret featuring 5 of the best award-winning UK headliners!

The Fever Dream Comedy Society

Join experimental horror comedy collective, The Fever Dream Comedy Society for a showcase of the weirdest acts the alternative scene has to offer!

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!

The Gigglegate Comedy Night

Join host Daniel Petrie at 226 Gallowgate on Thursday 2nd April for The Gigglegate Comedy Night headlined by Chris Forbes with support from a hand-picked lineup of the best new comedians in Scotland!

The Naked Neds

Hot off the heels of their sold-out tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev!

The Old Ones Are The Best! Comedy Showcase

The Social Hub and Age Scotland have teamed up with Glasgow International Comedy Festival to find Scotland's funniest over-50s... join them for their Comedy Showcase on Wednesday 1st April!

The Panopticon Comedy Club

Catch a phenomenal night of comedy with a dazzling array of acts including comedy singers who get the crowd involved and a well-known headliner at the Britannia Panopticon!

The Saturday Show

The Glasgow Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!

The Stand’s Comedy Club Pub Quiz

Know your comedy? Like prizes? Then come along to the Stand's Comedy Pub Quiz, and turn your comedy knowledge into tickets to shows at the world famous Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow!

The Thursday Show

The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Glasgow on selected Thursdays through the year!

Tom Lucy: Golden Boy

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’. Catch him at Saint Luke's on 3rd April!

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as acclaimed Polish comedian Abelard Giza brings his hilarious new stand-up show, Wentyl, to Eastwood Park Theatre for an unforgettable evening of comedy!

Danny Baker, the Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town, celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!

Darren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 3rd April!

Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London's Soho Theatre, veteran improviser David Elms brings his cult hit show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 18th April!

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game' at the Alhambra Theatre is not to be missed!

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience comes to Forgan's St Andrews!

The show you'll be talking about for years to come... The Magicians is a fast-paced, laugh-filled magic show starring master magicians Elliot Bibby, Cameron Gibson, and Luke Osey!

The Town House Hamilton will host a special event featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in the hit comedy series Still Game!

Phil Differ brings his new play Celtic Da's, starring Raymond Mearns and Bruce Morton, to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Thursday 9 April!

Phil Differ brings his new play Celtic Da's, starring Raymond Mearns and Bruce Morton, to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 19th April!

Presented by Scotland's original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, The Big Comedy Roadshow is the ultimate night out for comedy fans! Don't miss it at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!

Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It'll have you in stitches!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughs as some of comedy's finest perform Live at Macrobert Arts Centre and headlining the show is the one and only Milton Jones!

Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!