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The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

With solo shows from better known performers and prime stand-up every weekend, there’s always something going on at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

About The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

5 York Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3EB
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Established in 1995, the club runs three purpose built venues in Edinburgh Glasgow and Newcastle. They are all week with a varied programme of contemporary comedy featuring the best Scottish and international comedians.

Started by a bunch of enthusiasts as a hobby, The Stand has now become a successful commercial company, but one that is true to its roots of developing new comedy in Scotland and giving audiences variety and value.

The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh programme includes the Red Raw beginners’ nights, improvised comedy, sketch shows, the all female Wicked Wenches, plus Irish and Scottish showcases. Together with solo shows from better known performers and prime stand-up every weekend, there’s always something going on.

Many performers and critics regard the clubs as among the best comedy venues in the world. Just over one hundred thousand people came last year. Maybe it’s time to come and see for yourself.

Upcoming Events at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

The Saturday Show

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 10th May 2025

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!

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The Early Saturday Show!

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 31st May 2025

Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!

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The Best of Scottish Comedy

Selected dates between 16th January 2025 - 5th June 2025

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 9th May 2025

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

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The Sunday Night Laugh-In

Selected dates between 19th January 2025 - 27th April 2025

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.

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Red Raw

Selected dates between 20th January 2025 - 12th May 2025

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

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Susan Morrison is historically funny

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

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Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d 2025 Tour

28th January 2025

Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to The Stand Edinburgh!

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Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her

2nd February 2025

Taskmaster champ Sophie Duker is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show, don't miss her live at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 2nd February!

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Susie McCabe & Friends

Selected dates between 2nd February 2025 - 9th February 2025

Join The Stand Comedy Club favourite Susie McCabe and some of her favourite comedy chums!

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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 2nd December 2025

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in this long-running improvised show at The Stand Edinburgh!

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Joseph Parsons: Redesigned

5th February 2025

An operation has transformed his life, and now Joseph Parsons is ready for a fresh start... he brings his new show Redesigned to the Stand Edinburgh on Wednesday 5th February!

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Bona Fide

Selected dates between 12th February 2025 - 16th December 2025

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

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Gary Faulds Live 4.0

16th February 2025

Come and join Gary Faulds for a night of unforgettable laughter at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16 February!

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Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

Selected dates between 19th February 2025 - 23rd July 2025

Two of Scotlands stand out stars, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail, preview their work in progress shows at The Stand Edinburgh.

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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

23rd February 2025

In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy Zaltzman will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why?

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Lee Kyle: Bottle It

25th February 2025

Lee Kyle has a secret. Find out more when he brings his new show, Bottle It, to The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 25th February!

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Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch

2nd March 2025

Derek Mitchell brings his debut show 'Double Dutch' to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 2 March!

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Chloe Petts: How You See Me, How You Don’t

5th March 2025

After two consecutive critically acclaimed shows, rising star Chloe Petts is back on the road with a brand-new hour... and this time she's getting personal!

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Rob Auton ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’

6th March 2025

Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’ to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 6th March!

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Shabaz Ali: I Am Rich You Are Poor

12th March 2025

Shabaz Ali brings his debut live comedy tour, I Am Rich You Are Poor, to The Stand Edinburgh on Wednesday 12th March!

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Ania Magliano: Forgive Me, Father

13th March 2025

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour! Don't miss 'Forgive Me, Father' at The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 13th March!

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Kidocracy

15th March 2025

Kidocracy is a unique and exciting show for children that aspires to show the importance of participation in a democracy, whether it be real or invented. Catch it at The Stand Edinburgh on 15th March!

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Russell Hicks: Happy to be Here

16th March 2025

American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16th March!

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Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Live!!!

18th March 2025

Join Frankie Monroe, owner and MC of The Misty Moon, for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter.

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Ignacio Lopez: Señor Self-Destruct

26th March 2025

Join Ignacio Lopez, star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show, & more, for a riotously funny exploration of vices, decadence, and self-improvement!

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Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025

27th March 2025

Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! His previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as 'pretty sick' (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good!

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Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator

3rd April 2025

It’s the year 2024 and there’s a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots - Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator!

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Phil Chapman: Figures

9th April 2025

Following on from his debut tour and two sell out shows, Phil brings his new show Figures to the Stand Edinburgh!

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John Robertson’s The Dark Room

10th April 2025

Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at the Stand Edinburgh!

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Simon Munnery: On Tour

13th April 2025

Simon Munnery is back on tour in 2025 with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 13th April!

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Teardrops on My Dildo - Vanessa Larry Mitchell

17th April 2025

Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, Vanessa Larry Mitchell.

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The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret

1st May 2025

Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.

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Tom Lawrinson: Buried Alive (And Loving It)

18th May 2025

Tom Lawrinson presents his new show about family and growing up in a Spanish subterranean cave at The Stand Edinburgh on 18th May!

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Karl Porter

21st May 2025

Viral sensation Karl Porter comes to Scotland in September, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on 21st May!

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Krystal Evans & Sam Lake WIP

3rd July 2025

Krystal Evans and Sam Lake bring you dirty previews of their pretty new shows to prepare for their big launch at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Neil Delamere: Achilles Neil

3rd September 2025

Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way when he brings his show, Achilles Neil, to The Stand Edinburgh!

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Chris Kent: Offline

4th September 2025

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’ and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 4 September!

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Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff

2nd October 2025

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 2nd October!

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Tom Houghton: Deep

8th October 2025

After a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!

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Hayley Ellis: Silly Mare

11th October 2025

Join Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part!

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Mark Nelson: Liquid Gold

12th March 2026

Multi award winning Scottish stand up Mark Nelson brings his brand new show, Liquid Gold, to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 12th March 2026!

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