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

Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble

Tue 10th Nov 2026 at 7:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Olga Koch

Tue 10th Nov 2026 at 7:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Laura Lexx

Thu 12th Nov 2026 at 7:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Kevin Bridges - Venue Premium Tickets

Thu 19th Nov 2026 at 6:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Thu 19th Nov 2026 at 8:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Jacob Hawley - Fighting Age Man

Wed 25th Nov 2026 at 8:00pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Bill Bailey - Venue Premium Tickets

Sat 28th Nov 2026 at 6:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Sat 28th Nov 2026 at 8:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Tue 1st Dec 2026 at 7:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Peter Antoniou - Pretty Psychic

Wed 2nd Dec 2026 at 8:00pm
The Glee Club Leeds, Leeds Get Tickets

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Sat 5th Dec 2026 at 7:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

JACK WHITEHALL: BAD INFLUENCE

Sat 6th Feb 2027 at 8:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Jack Whitehall - Bad Influence - Venue Premium Tickets

Sat 6th Feb 2027 at 8:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Harriet Kemsley

Thu 18th Feb 2027 at 7:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Sun 28th Feb 2027 at 7:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Ahir Shah

Thu 4th Mar 2027 at 7:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Ahir Shah: Golden

Thu 4th Mar 2027 at 7:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Romesh Ranganathan - Venue Premium Tickets

Sun 4th Apr 2027 at 5:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, 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.