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

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

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Sun 4th Apr 2027 at 7:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Matt Bragg: Stand Up Comic

Sat 24th Apr 2027 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

John Bishop - Let's Go Round Again

Thu 29th Apr 2027 at 6:30pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Comedy Venues To Watch

City Varieties Music Hall

Swan Street, Leeds

22 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 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.