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

Clinton Baptiste Wed 9th Dec 2026 (7:30pm) Wardrobe Leeds External listing Get Tickets Clinton Baptiste Thu 10th Dec 2026 (7:30pm) Wardrobe Leeds External listing Get Tickets JACK WHITEHALL: BAD INFLUENCE Sat 6th Feb 2027 (8:00pm) Leeds First Direct Bank Arena Leeds External listing Get Tickets Jack Whitehall - Bad Influence - Venue Premium Tickets Sat 6th Feb 2027 (8:00pm) Leeds First Direct Bank Arena Leeds External listing Get Tickets Harriet Kemsley Thu 18th Feb 2027 (7:30pm) Wardrobe Leeds External listing Get Tickets Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell Sun 28th Feb 2027 (7:30pm) Leeds Grand Theatre Leeds External listing Get Tickets Ahir Shah Thu 4th Mar 2027 (7:30pm) Wardrobe Leeds External listing Get Tickets Ahir Shah: Golden Thu 4th Mar 2027 (7:30pm) Wardrobe Leeds External listing Get Tickets Sofie Hagen Wed 10th Mar 2027 (7:30pm) Wardrobe Leeds External listing Get Tickets Romesh Ranganathan - Venue Premium Tickets Sun 4th Apr 2027 (5:00pm) Leeds First Direct Bank Arena Leeds External listing Get Tickets Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life Sun 4th Apr 2027 (7:00pm) Leeds First Direct Bank Arena Leeds External listing Get Tickets Sophie McCartney - Back In The Day Rave Sat 17th Apr 2027 (12:00pm) The Glee Club Leeds Leeds External listing Get Tickets Matt Bragg: Stand Up Comic Sat 24th Apr 2027 (6:30pm) City Varieties Music Hall Leeds External listing Get Tickets John Bishop - Let's Go Round Again Thu 29th Apr 2027 (6:30pm) Leeds First Direct Bank Arena Leeds External listing Get Tickets John Bishop - Venue Premium Tickets Thu 29th Apr 2027 (6:30pm) Leeds First Direct Bank Arena Leeds External listing Get Tickets Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Tue 4th May 2027 (6:30pm) Leeds Grand Theatre Leeds External listing Get Tickets Ed Byrne: No Dramas Tue 4th May 2027 (7:00pm) City Varieties Music Hall Leeds External listing Get Tickets Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much? Sat 8th May 2027 (6:30pm) Leeds Grand Theatre Leeds External listing Get Tickets

Comedy Venues To Watch

City Varieties Music Hall

Swan Street, Leeds

21 upcoming listings.

Wardrobe

6 St. Peters Square, Leeds

21 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

3 upcoming listings.

The Snug @ Hyde Park Book Club

27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds

1 upcoming listing.

The Snug @ Hyde Park Book Club

27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds

1 upcoming listing.

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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.