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

The Stand-up Comedy Experience

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm
The Original Oak, Leeds Get Tickets

The Stand-up Comedy Experience

Fri 12th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm
The Original Oak, Leeds Get Tickets

The Stand-up Comedy Experience

Thu 18th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm
The New Headingley Club, Leeds Get Tickets

Kate Hammer and Eva Peroni WIP

Mon 13th Jul 2026 at 7:30pm
The Snug @ Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds Get Tickets

Rufus Rice - Rice Age

Sun 7th Jun 2026 at 6:30pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Matt Forde - Defying Calamity

Mon 15th Jun 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Peter Kay - Venue Premium Tickets

Fri 24th Jul 2026 at 5:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Peter Kay Live

Fri 24th Jul 2026 at 7:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Comedy Bang! Bang!

Sun 26th Jul 2026 at 7:00pm
The Glee Club Leeds, Leeds Get Tickets

Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets

Wed 12th Aug 2026 at 5:00pm
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds Get Tickets

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Wed 2nd Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Phil Wang: UH OH

Sun 13th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Jonathan Pie: Work in Progress

Fri 18th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years

Sun 20th Sep 2026 at 7:00pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Thu 24th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

Fri 25th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds Get Tickets

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Sat 26th Sep 2026 at 6:30pm
Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds Get Tickets

Lucy Porter

Sun 27th Sep 2026 at 6:00pm
Wardrobe, Leeds Get Tickets

Comedy Venues To Watch

City Varieties Music Hall

Swan Street, Leeds

19 upcoming listings.

Wardrobe

6 St. Peters Square, Leeds

19 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

3 upcoming listings.

The Original Oak

2 Otley Rd, Headingley, Leeds

2 upcoming listings.

The Snug @ Hyde Park Book Club

27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds

1 upcoming listing.

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.