Edinburgh Comedy Venues
Edinburgh is famous for its Fringe Festival, but the city has a strong comedy scene all year round. You can find stand-up shows in historic theatres, small basement bars, lively pubs, and even some converted church halls. Whether you enjoy sharp satire, quirky characters, or relatable observational humour, you will find plenty of options on Edinburgh's stages.
Dragonfly
Dragonfly cocktail bar is the place to be for laughs in Edinburgh!
Well recognised as a Fringe venue with beautiful cocktails
Beehive Inn
Nearly half a century's worth of history secretes from this stunning Edinburgh venue.
Less than a stones throw from Edinburgh castle, The Beehive Inn hosts comperes and comedians alike.
Monkey Barrel Comedy
Monkey Barrel Venue is a cosy venue and it's the epicentre of Edinburgh comedy.
Great vibes to be had and loads of laughs.
The Comedy Attic
High energy comedy right round the corner of the National Museum of Soctland.
Intimate and perfect for stag and hen dos in Scotland.
Lauriston Hall
Lauriston Hall is a pretty huge church hall right in the slap bang centre of Edinburgh city centre.
Over a century old and with a capacity for 200 chucklers.
Portobello Town Hall
Portobello delivers epic high energy stand up live comedy in Edinburgh time and time again.
A great night out!
The Pleasance
From it's humble beginnings in 1985, the Pleasance Courtyard has hosted hundreds of amazing live comedy events.