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Larry Dean: Work In Progress

9th November

20:00

Sunday

Twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, Larry Dean comes back to Edinburgh to workshop new material!

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Roast Battle

10th November

20:00

Monday

The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts.

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Best of the Fringe: 7PM

13th November

19:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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The Big Show: Friday

14th November

19:00

Friday

Join us every Friday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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The Big Show: Saturday

15th November

19:00

Saturday

Join us every Saturday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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Free For All

17th November

20:00

Monday

Edinburgh's biggest and best open mic comedy night! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for everyone and anyone.

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Top Banana

19th November

21:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Best of the Fringe: 9PM

20th November

21:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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Urooj Ashfaq: How To Be A Baddie

23rd November

20:00

Sunday

Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy. "An electrifying comedy talent" (Times)

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Best of the Fringe: 7PM

27th November

19:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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Killian Sundermann: This Boy is Cracking Up

28th November

19:30

Friday

Join one of Ireland's most exciting new comercians for a night filled with stand-up, sketch and song.

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Free For All

1st December

20:00

Monday

Edinburgh's biggest and best open mic comedy night! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for everyone and anyone.

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Best of the Fringe: 7PM

4th December

19:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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Stuart Mitchell: Testing Testing

7th December

14:00

Sunday

Join the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland’s “Breaking The News” and star of BBC Radio 4 as he runs through new material! "Work of genius” (Daily Record ★★★★★).

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Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

10th November

20:00

Monday

The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts.

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Free For All

15th December

20:00

Monday

Edinburgh's biggest and best open mic comedy night! Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for everyone and anyone.

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

18th December

19:00

Thursday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

22nd December

19:00

Monday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

23rd December

21:00

Tuesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

30th December

19:00

Tuesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

31st December

21:00

Wednesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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Robin Morgan: Let’s Overshare!

17th January

19:30

Saturday

Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz.

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Thomas Green: Brainstorm

13th March

19:30

Friday

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stupid.

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Tom Rosenthal: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am

19th March

19:30

Thursday

Star of Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, Manhood.

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Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers (St Luke's)

7th April

20:30

Tuesday

Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo), a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. 'Gripping, perceptive and uplifting' (Chortle)

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The Big Show: Sunday

9th November

21:00

Sunday

Join us every Sunday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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Top Banana

12th November

19:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Paddy Raff: Here's One For Ya!

13th November

19:30

Thursday

Paddy Raff is hitting the road again in 2025 following the success of his last show, the biggest selling NI stand-up comedy tour of 2024 seen by a whopping 15,000+ people!

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The Big Show: Friday

14th November

21:00

Friday

Join us every Friday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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The Big Show: Saturday

15th November

21:00

Saturday

Join us every Saturday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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Top Banana

19th November

19:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Best of the Fringe: 7PM

20th November

19:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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Zara Gladman is… Aileen: Cameron’s Gap Year Fundraiser

21st November

20:00

Friday

Zara Gladman brings her acclaimed, sell-out debut Fringe show (“Outstanding ★★★★½” - One4Review) back to Edinburgh.

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Top Banana

26th November

19:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Andrew White: Rhinestone Comedian

27th November

19:30

Thursday

Treat yourself to a deliciously witty and hilarious night out as comedian Andrew White takes his star-spangled stand-up rodeo out on the road for a sophomore national tour. ★★★★ (The List)

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Adam Riches AS Sean Bean in ‘The 12 BEANS OF CHRISTMAS'

29th November

20:00

Saturday

Nothing yells Yule louder than Sean Bean in full on medieval mode, challenging you all to a sackful of seasonal games.

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Top Banana

3rd December

19:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Josh Jones: I Haven't Won The Lottery So Here's Another Tour Show

4th December

19:30

Thursday

After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, this marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet. "Each year Josh's star rises, he is a naturally funny performer" ****.5 (RGM)

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Stuart Mitchell: Testing Testing

7th December

16:00

Sunday

Join the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland’s “Breaking The News” and star of BBC Radio 4 as he runs through new material! "Work of genius” (Daily Record ★★★★★).

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Stuart Mitchell: Testing Testing Tour https://stuartmitchellcomedy.com/product/stuart-mitchell-testing-testing-edinburgh-3pm/ 15:00 2025-05-30T12:59:25.822Z Join the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland’s “Breaking The News” and star of BBC Radio 4 as he runs through new material! "Work of genius” (Daily Record ★★★★★).

14th December

15:00

Sunday

Join the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland’s “Breaking The News” and star of BBC Radio 4 as he runs through new material! "Work of genius” (Daily Record ★★★★★).

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

17th December

19:00

Wednesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

18th December

21:00

Thursday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

22nd December

21:00

Monday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

29th December

19:00

Monday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

30th December

21:00

Tuesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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David William Bryan: Work In Progress

10th January

20:00

Saturday

Hull’s 37th finest export David William Bryan presents an hour of brand-new work in progress material.

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Ria Lina: Riabellion

19th February

19:30

Thursday

Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel.

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Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath

14th March

20:00

Saturday

Authentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages - AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis.

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Tom Lucy: Golden Boy

2nd April

19:30

Thursday

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’. ‘Watch him live and you’ll understand the excitement’ (The Guardian)

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Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

8th April

19:30

Wednesday

Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo), a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. 'Gripping, perceptive and uplifting' (Chortle)

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Campfire Improv

10th November

19:45

Monday

Gather round the campfire to watch some of Scotland's top improvisers create hilarious scenes based on stories from a special guest monologist.

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Top Banana

12th November

21:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Best of the Fringe: 9PM

13th November

21:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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The Big Show: Saturday

15th November

17:00

Saturday

Join us every Saturday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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The Big Show: Sunday

16th November

19:00

Sunday

Join us every Sunday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

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Sarah Roberts: Scary Movie 7 (WIP)

19th November

20:00

Wednesday

Sarah Roberts (BBC New Comedy Awards) is conceiving a new show. And you’re the dad.

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Helen Bauer: Bless Her

20th November

19:30

Thursday

A brand new show from award-winning comedian Helen Bauer. Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC2), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (C4), Am I Being Unreasonable (BBC One) and Extraordinary (Disney+).

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Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra...

22nd November

19:30

Saturday

A new blancmange of whimsy from the somewhat fizzy mind of Harriet Dyer. "A must-see and a masterclass of originality" ****** Neurodiverse Review

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Top Banana

26th November

21:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Best of the Fringe: 9PM

27th November

21:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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MC Hammersmith and Friends

30th November

19:30

Sunday

Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!

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Top Banana

3rd December

21:00

Wednesday

Monkey Barrel Comedy's New Material and New Act Night. New exciting acts emerging on the scene, and new material from our established pros. Plus we have a cracking headliner every show.

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Best of the Fringe: 9PM

4th December

21:00

Thursday

Get a taste of the Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND! With a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award-winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent.

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Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)

8th December

20:00

Monday

The show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts.

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Joe Sutherland: MISS WORLD

14th December

20:00

Sunday

As he embarks on his first international tour, Sutherland is bravely talking about something that, until recently, he's suffered in silence: being a total hunk.

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

17th December

21:00

Wednesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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MC Hammersmith and Friends

21st December

19:30

Sunday

Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

23rd December

19:00

Tuesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

29th December

21:00

Monday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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THE BIG SHOW Christmas and New Year Specials!

31st December

19:00

Wednesday

The BIG SHOW is back this Christmas! We're bringing you the gift of laughter, with some PHENOMENAL festive line-ups!

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MC Hammersmith and Friends

11th January

19:30

Sunday

Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!

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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

11th March

19:30

Wednesday

Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. "S**t". ★★★★ (Times)

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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

16th March

19:30

Monday

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners. 'A talented comic with an artisan's grasp of joke writing' **** Chortle

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Tom Lucy: Golden Boy (St Luke's)

3rd April

20:30

Friday

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’. ‘Watch him live and you’ll understand the excitement’ (The Guardian)

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