Comedy in Manchester Tonight

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Comedy in Manchester Tonight This Weekend

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Comedy in Manchester Browse the main city page for upcoming stand-up and live comedy listings. Comedy Tonight Check last-minute shows and the next available listings if tonight is quiet. Comedy This Weekend Plan Friday, Saturday, and Sunday comedy nights by date and venue.

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Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour Thu 18th Feb 2027 (7:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets Morgan Jay - La Dolce Vita Tour Thu 25th Feb 2027 (7:00pm) AO Arena Manchester External listing Get Tickets Morgan Jay - La Dolce Vita Tour Thu 25th Feb 2027 (7:30pm) AO Arena Manchester External listing Get Tickets Matt Mathews - Not What I Ordered World Tour Wed 17th Mar 2027 (7:00pm) Albert Hall Manchester External listing Get Tickets Sophie McCartney - Back In The Day Rave Sat 27th Mar 2027 (1:00pm) Albert Hall Manchester External listing Get Tickets Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life - Venue Premium Tickets Sat 10th Apr 2027 (5:30pm) AO Arena Manchester External listing Get Tickets Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life Sat 10th Apr 2027 (5:30pm) AO Arena Manchester External listing Get Tickets Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life Sat 10th Apr 2027 (7:00pm) AO Arena Manchester External listing Get Tickets Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Thu 15th Apr 2027 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Fri 16th Apr 2027 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Sat 17th Apr 2027 (1:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Sat 17th Apr 2027 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets John Bishop - Let's Go Round Again Sun 2nd May 2027 (5:30pm) Co-op Live Manchester External listing Get Tickets Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv Thu 20th May 2027 (6:30pm) Opera House, Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell Tour Sat 29th May 2027 (6:00pm) O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester External listing Get Tickets

Comedy Venues To Watch

O2 Apollo Manchester

Stockport Road, Manchester

19 upcoming listings.

AO Arena

Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester

13 upcoming listings.

Opera House, Manchester

Quay Street, Manchester

10 upcoming listings.

Manchester New Century Hall

34 Hanover St, Manchester

6 upcoming listings.

Aviva Studios - The Hall

Water Street, Manchester

6 upcoming listings.

Manchester Fairfield Social Club

6 Irk Street, Manchester

4 upcoming listings.

Albert Hall

Peter Street, Manchester

3 upcoming listings.

HOME Manchester

2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester

2 upcoming listings.

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Comedy Night FAQs

Where can I watch comedy in Manchester?

Manchester 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.