The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle

It’s December… The festive season is in full swing, the air is frosty, and the countdown to Christmas and the New Year has begun! While the nights are long and chilly, we’ve got the perfect way to keep your spirits bright – a brilliant comedy night! With top-notch comedy events lighting up venues across the UK this month, there’s no better way to embrace the holiday cheer than by gathering your friends for an evening of unstoppable laughter.

From the freshest faces on the circuit to comedy legends, Skiddle has all your festive funny-bone needs covered. Whether you fancy a solo show from stars like Miles Jupp and Michelle De Swarte or prefer lively multi-comic lineups packed with holiday humour, the comedy scene is buzzing to keep you entertained right into the New Year.

So, scroll on, explore this month’s lineup of hilarious shows, and grab your tickets in the boxes provided. Let’s make this December one to remember!

 

 

Good Times Comedy Gala starring Russell Howard & friends!

When: Monday 26th May 2025

Where: Good Times At The Ridings in Chipping Sodbury

The Good Times Comedy Gala is back for 2025 at their new home in Chipping Sodbury, and with a lineup like this one, you can guarantee an evening of belly laughs with some of the biggest names in comedy!

With household funnyman Russell Howard headlining, and a talented selection of supporting talent including the likes of Henning Wehn, Ania Magliano, and Cerys Nelmes. The integrity of your funny bone will truly be tested at this one. Grab your tickets below! 

 

Tickets for Good Times Comedy Gala starring Russell Howard & friends!

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Rob Auton: The Eyes Open and Shut Show

When: Tuesday 4th March 2025

Where: The Leadmill in Sheffield

Join Rob Auton at Sheffield’s legendary Leadmill for a night of uniquely dry and hilariously whimsical comedy. The Eyes Open and Shut Show is a show about eyes when they are open and eyes when they are shut. With this show, Rob wanted to explore what he could do to himself and others with language when his eyes were open and shut. After writing ten shows on specific themes, he wanted to think about what makes him open his eyes and what makes him shut them. Typically absurdist of Rob, and a must-see show.

 

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Miles Jupp: On I Bang

When: Wednesday 29th January 2025

Where: Old Fire Station in Carlisle

Miles Jupp, one of Britain’s finest comedians, brings his new show, On I Bang, to Carlisle’s Old Fire Station. Unfortunately, Miles recently suffered a brain seizure. This led to the discovery of a tumour the size of a cherry tomato, and a rather pressing need to undergo major neurosurgery. Obviously, one doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners. 

 

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Merchant City Comedy ft. Ray Bradshaw

When: Sunday 5th January 2025

Where: Blackfriars Basement in Glasgow

Get ready for a night of laugh-out-loud comedy with Merchant City Comedy at Glasgow’s Blackfriars Basement, featuring headliner Ray Bradshaw. Having toured with Frankie Boyle and John Bishop, Ray is clever, charming and very funny, receiving critical acclaim from critics and fans alike. you may not know but Ray is CODA (like in the Oscar-winning film) and grew up with deaf parents. All of his shows are performed in both BSL and English, with his show Deaf Comedy Fam becoming the first-ever live comedy experience for more than 800 deaf audience members. Grab tickets below!

 

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Fitzrovia Comedy Club with Michelle De Swarte

When: Wednesday 9th April 2025

Where: Fitzrovia Comedy Club in London

A tiny room-above-a-pub comedy club featuring the top of the London circuit, London’s Fitzrovia Comedy Club welcomes Michelle De Swarte for an unforgettable evening of sharp, fearless humour. With her cutting wit, bold storytelling, and searing observations, Michelle's comedy dives into the quirks of modern life with unyielding honesty. Supported by an exciting lineup of acts, that includes Jack Hester and Erin McKinnie, this promises to be a night of big laughs in one of London’s cosiest comedy venues.

 

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Christmas with Closeup Comedy 

Looking for somewhere to warm up your Christmas evenings? Well, Closeup Comedy has you covered! Taking over two of Birmingham’s best venues; Herbert’s Yard and Hockley Social Club; this festive season the Midlands comedy vets are bringing laughter galore with top-tier comics gracing the stage every Wednesday and Thursday throughout December, and thanks to Digbeth Dining Club, each night has an incredible selection of street food vendors to satiate your tastebuds alongside.

Headliners across the six events include the observationally brilliant Carl Hutchinson; the razor-sharp Paul Sinha, most notably of The Chase; Dan Nightingale, co-host of the hugely popular Have A Word podcast; and the musical comedic chops of Jonny Awsum. Plus, joining them across the dates will be a supporting cast of hilarity including Andrew Mensah, Kate Lucas, Sam Aviary, Dave Longley, and resident host Freddy Quinne.

Get your tickets, grab your friends, and enjoy some of Birmingham's best comedy this Christmas! 

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Herbert’s Yard with Carl Hutchinson and more

When: Wednesday 4th December 2024

Where: Herbert’s Yard in Birmingham

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Hockley Social Club with Carl Hutchinson

When: Thursday 5th December 2024

Where: Hockley Social Club in Birmingham

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Herbert’s Yard w/ Paul Sinha & Dan Nightingale

When: Wednesday 11th December 2024

Where: Herbert’s Yard in Birmingham

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Hockley Social w/ Paul Sinha & Dan Nightingale

When: Thursday 12th December 2024

Where: Hockley Social Club in Birmingham

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Herbert’s Yard w/ Jonny Awsum

When: Wednesday 18th December 2024

Where: Herbert’s Yard in Birmingham

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Hockley Social Club w/ Jonny Awsum

When: Thursday 19th December 2024

Where: Hockley Social Club in Birmingham

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For more Comedy Events to test your funny bone at, visit our UK Comedy Guide - HERE

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.