Live shows · COMEDY SHOWS
Stand-up rooms, improv houses and the odd comedy bus. The 15 below are priced by the seat, with running times, drink minimums where they apply and a note on which nights are in English.
Ride York’s black Necrobus for a 75-minute comedy horror tour led by theatrical guides such as Frank Stein, Edgar, Phil, or John Doe. Expect dark stories about Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Dick Turpin, and York’s ghosts, mixed with jokes, audience interaction, and light scares.
“It was excellent. Frank Stein was very funny and made the tour. Worth every penny.”
Ride from Las Vegas with a separate driver and comedian guide, stop at the famous sign and Memorial Bridge, enter Hoover Dam’s powerplant, walk across its top, enjoy a sit-down lunch, and receive a comedy-show voucher. Expect about 6.5 hours, with guides such as Trez, Harrison, or Dan depending on the day.
“I loved going down inside of the power station and seeing the generators. The view from atop the dam and atop the bridge was just frosting on the cake! Another item has been checked off of my bucket list! Our Tour Guide “Trez” was hysterical! He was constantly telling jokes and making us laugh. It was a great day!”
Spend an evening at How to Become a Parisian in One Hour, an English comedy show about Parisian habits, manners, language, and facial expressions. You will sit in a century-old Renaissance-style theater, laugh at everyday cultural clashes, and receive a picture with the comedian.
Spend two hours at Berlin’s Quatsch Comedy Club, where a German host guides a changing quartet of comedy veterans and newcomers. Choose a seating category, exchange your voucher at the ticket counter, and arrive early for the best available seats. German is the only listed show language.
Join hosts such as Chris, Patrick, or Jana aboard the Floating Lounge at Eastern Comfort Hostelboat for 2.5 hours of English comedy. Doors open at 8pm, with a free shot, bar service, East Side Gallery views, and rotating open-mic acts. Friday shows feature darker material.
“Fantastic night with a great host and seven fantastic acts! At a loose end for our last night in Berlin we booked the Laughing Spree to fill a couple of hours, with low expectations… after all, this is a comedy show in Berlin! We were absolutely blown away, and laughed from the minute Chris took to the stage to start the night! Each act just got better and better, and the coziness of the venue just meant that the comics could feed off the energy of the crowd, which was great! Chris was a fantastic host, and really epitomises what comedy should be about, community, personality and genuine connection! Was…”
Spend four hours at MHT in Puerto del Carmen for a three-part English comedy drag production with live vocals, dancers, costumes, dinner, table service, and a free printed cast photo. It suits couples, families, birthdays, and hen parties, with optional hotel transfers.
“Overall a brilliant show, so funny!!! All staff very friendly, lovely homemade 3 course meal! Great evening, would highly recommend!”
At the Canyon Club inside the Four Queens, Mike Hammer mixes fast comedy, mind reading, sleight of hand, razor swallowing, and audience pranks into a 70-minute show. Choose general admission or VIP seating, and prepare to be called on, teased, or pulled into the act.
“Could not stop laughing. Engages the entire audience, no matter where you sit. Absolutely entertaining and hysterically funny. Great time. Would recommend, but not for anyone that embarrasses easy.”
Spend an evening at Vivo Show Bar in Playa de las Américas with MHT’s professional queens, dancers, and vocalists. The English-language show includes a three-course meal, table service, audience interaction, a cast meet and greet, and a printed souvenir photo. Optional transfers are available.
“We had an exceptional evening it was a great way to celebrate my wife's birthday. The show, dancing singing and comedy was brilliant. The food was also good, nothing to complain about. We came as a couple and sat on a table for 4 and made new friends Thankyou for a great night to remember, and the glass of bubbles and shout out for the birthday girl. Sarah and Fiona. Xx”
Spend two hours with German comedians at the St. Pauli Comedy Club, currently hosted at Reeperbahn Comedy Club on Reeperbahn 25 during renovation. Expect stand-up, improv, satire, and thematic nights in German, plus a welcome schnapps. The close room puts you near the stage.
“Wer Bock hat in einem völlig überfülltem lauten Keller schlechte Witze hören zu können ist hier genau richtig. Sorry es war einfach nur schlecht und ich war froh von der Bühne (ja ich musste auf der Bühne sitzen) während der Pause verschwinden zu können.”
Spend 90 minutes near Times Square with a rotating lineup of New York comics and surprise drop-ins seen on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon, and more. Expect close seating, quick sets, adult humor, and a required purchase of two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
“The seating was a little crowded but we still had a very good time. Everyone’s been pretty funny and we definitely had a good time”
Spend about four hours at Music Hall Tavern for a three-part comedy drag production, a turkey roast dinner, ice cream, a souvenir photo, and cast meet-and-greet. The show is in English, family-friendly, and offers hotel pickup as an add-on. Expect big costumes, singalongs, audience interaction, and table service for drinks.
“Cannot rate this highly enough. The queens were funny, talented and extremely entertaining. Very generous with their time too. The venue is small and intimate. We laughed so hard at the acts. It's extremely well organised and the food was delicious too. Would go back in a heart beat.”
Join French comedian Olivier Giraud at Théâtre des Nouveautés for a 70-minute English-language comedy show about Parisian habits, gestures, manners, and stereotypes. Choose from three seating categories, expect audience interaction, and stay for a funny question-and-answer session after the performance.
“It was funny. A good laugh and an engaging comedian. His humor and laid back way of answering questions and interacting with the audience made it worthwhile.”
Spend about 85 minutes at Bristol’s Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre Pub, where a house magician leads an adult evening of comedy, audience participation, and close-up magic. Arrive early for table allocation, bring valid ID if needed, and expect strong language, smoke, and possible strobe lighting.
“Had a fantastic night magic was outstanding and will be recommending this to friends and will definitely be back in the near future thanks guys”
Spend a relaxed Berlin evening at Cosmic Comedy, the city’s long-running English-language comedy club. Arrive at 19:00 for happy-hour drinks, enjoy vegetarian or vegan pizza at 20:15, then watch a rotating lineup at 21:00. Open-mic Thursdays and showcase nights Friday and Saturday offer different flavors of comedy.
“Great comedy. All acts were great. So funny!! Great pizza too. A grade. Really great atmosphere will come again if I ever come Berlin again.”
Spend around three hours at Comedy Station behind Blackpool Tower, with a host and three comedians performing live stand-up. Friday and Saturday tickets are available by mobile entry. The venue has a bar, but drinks and snacks cost extra. Minimum age is 16.
“Great night very funny would come again next year , great staff !! Really belly laughed all the way through”
Pick a stage, a dinner table or a dance floor.
