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Comedy Events in Edinburgh in May 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 18th October 2025 - 19th December 2026

Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

2nd May 2026

Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?

9th May 2026

ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road.

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Waitress

12th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

The smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress returns to tour the UK and Ireland and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse from 12th to 16th May 2026!

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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

16th May 2026

Simon Evans is Back! Veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.

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An Audience with Mark and Lard

26th May 2026

Don't miss 'An Audience With Mark And Lard', coming to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Tuesday 26th May!

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Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!

29th May 2026

Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to the Corn Exchange Haddington!

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Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I'll Stand Here

31st May 2026

It's time for Pierre to do stand-up! It's time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God's sake? All earthly glories fade!

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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

2nd May 2026

Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 7th May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Comedy Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

1st May 2026

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back with her latest tour 'Best Behaviour' and brings it to The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 1st May!

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

21st May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at The Byre Theatre!

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

28th May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Carnegie Hall!

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Comedy Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Material, Girl

Material, Girl

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 20th December 2026

Join Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer at The Stand Glasgow for Material, Girl... a monthly afternoon show to chase away the Sunday scaries!

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The High Life

The High Life

12th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!

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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

3rd May 2026

Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Comedy Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

30th May 2026

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 30th May!

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Whit’s Yer Chat

Whit’s Yer Chat

8th May 2026

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Rutherglen Town Hall starring Jane McCarry & Edward Reid, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

8th May 2026

Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns to Cumbernauld Theatre with new show, Scotland Made The World!

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Comedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Whit’s Yer Chat

Whit’s Yer Chat

9th May 2026

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Beacon Arts Centre with Jane McCarry & Edward Reid... think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

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Comedy Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Miles Jupp - On I Bang - Cancelled

Miles Jupp - On I Bang - Cancelled

1st May 2026

Miles Jupp brings his new show 'On I Bang', a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners, to Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 1st May!

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Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour

15th May 2026

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back with her latest tour 'Best Behaviour' and brings it to Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 15th May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

The Chocolatarium
Fayre Play
Tea Green
Hilton Glasgow
MNB
Mowgli
Kevin Quantum
Wonder & Co
Salvation Army
Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Go Ape
Children's Classic Concerts
WST

Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall