Live Stand-Up Comedy in Leeds

Find a proper night of live comedy in Leeds, from intimate stand-up in Headingley to bigger touring shows across the city.

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Pick a date, check the venue, and choose the kind of comedy night that suits you: sharp club stand-up, big-name tours, or something a bit more chaotic and crowd-fuelled.

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Comedy Shows

Peter Kay - Venue Premium Tickets

Fri 24th Jul 2026 at 5:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Peter Kay Live

Fri 24th Jul 2026 at 7:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Sun 26th Jul 2026 at 7:00pm
The Glee Club Leeds, Leeds Get Tickets

Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets

Wed 12th Aug 2026 at 5:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Wed 2nd Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Phil Wang: UH OH

Sun 13th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Jonathan Pie: Work in Progress

Fri 18th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Thu 24th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

Fri 25th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Sat 26th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Lucy Porter

Sun 27th Sep 2026 at 6:00pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours

Sun 27th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Barry Castagnola: The Last Of The Barrys

Tue 29th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Kane Brown - Crowd Work King

Wed 30th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Kane Brown - Crowd Work King

Wed 30th Sep 2026 at 7:00pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Thomas Green - Brainstorm

Thu 1st Oct 2026 at 7:00pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!

Fri 2nd Oct 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Grace Campbell: the Lady Is a Tramp

Mon 5th Oct 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Comedy Venues To Watch

Wardrobe

6 St. Peters Square, Leeds

23 upcoming listings.

City Varieties Music Hall

Swan Street, Leeds

22 upcoming listings.

Leeds First Direct Bank Arena

Clay Pit Lane, Leeds

13 upcoming listings.

Leeds Grand Theatre

46 New Briggate, Leeds

9 upcoming listings.

The Glee Club Leeds

Great George St, Leeds

4 upcoming listings.

The Original Oak

2 Otley Rd, Headingley, Leeds

4 upcoming listings.

The New Headingley Club

56 St Michael's Rd, Headingley, Leeds

2 upcoming listings.

O2 Academy Leeds

55 Cookridge Street, Leeds

1 upcoming listing.

Comedy Night FAQs

Where can I watch comedy in Leeds?

Leeds 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.