WHAT'S ON AT THE COMEDY STORE, LONDON
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What's On at The Comedy Store, London
Below you will find what's on at The Comedy Store London, located in the heart of theatreland, just off Leicester Square.
Originally opened in 1979 at the Gargoyle Nightclub in Soho, it moved to a new Leicester Square club in 1982, before relocating to its 400-capacity current home in 1993.
The only comedy club in the UK that is open virtually every day, its stage has been graced by all of the biggest names in British comedy and beyond, with a then unknown Mike Myers establishing The Comedy Store Players improvised show in 1985, with original members of Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Neil Mullarkey, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Jim Sweeney, Dave Cohen, and Kit Hollerbach.
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station (on the Piccadilly, and Bakerloo lines) is just a 2 minute walk away.
Below you will find what's on at The Comedy Store London, located in the heart of theatreland, just off Leicester Square.
Originally opened in 1979 at the Gargoyle Nightclub in Soho, it moved to a new Leicester Square club in 1982, before relocating to its 400-capacity current home in 1993.
The only comedy club in the UK that is open virtually every day, its stage has been graced by all of the biggest names in British comedy and beyond, with a then unknown Mike Myers establishing The Comedy Store Players improvised show in 1985, with original members of Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Neil Mullarkey, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Jim Sweeney, Dave Cohen, and Kit Hollerbach.
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station (on the Piccadilly, and Bakerloo lines) is just a 2 minute walk away.
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Comedy Store, London
What's On at The Comedy Store, London
The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 30th April
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 30 April 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 1st May
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 1 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 2nd May - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 2 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 2nd May - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 2 May 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 3rd May
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 3 May 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 6 May - Wednesday 3 June 2026
Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK's leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously ...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 7th May
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 7 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 8th May
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 8 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 9th May - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 9 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 9th May - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 9 May 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 10th May
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...Old Rope - 11th May
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 11 May 2026
Old Rope is the legendary new material night.?Top comedians road-test brand new jokes in front of a live audience, with the safety net (literally) of a rope on stage.?Expect big names, bold experiments and the thrill of seeing comedy ideas ...Jon Richardson and Friends London Comedy Night 2026
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 12 May 2026
?Jon Richardson and Friends? Comedy Night is back in the big smoke, for an evening of comedy that will help to change lives. Join us at the Comedy Store for a night hosted by Jon Richardson, to raise money for Sheffield Children?s Hospital ...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 14th May
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 14 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 15th May
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 15 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...Shoot From The Hip - Saturday 16th May
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improvised comedy to The Comedy Store!?Featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances, their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Out-recommended ...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 16th May - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 16th May - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 17th May
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 17 May 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 21st May
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 21 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 22nd May
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 22 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 23rd May - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 23 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 23rd May - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 23 May 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 24th May
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 24 May 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...King Gong (World Famous Open-Mic Night) - 25th May
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 25 May 2026
The UK's most brutal and famous open mic night with Gongmeister [insert name].?Brave new acts get five minutes to win over the crowd, but the audience holds the power to get them gonged off early. It?s raw, chaotic, and always unpredictable...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 28th May
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 28 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 29th May
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 29 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 30th May - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 30th May - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...A Celebration of Junior Simpson
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
Over 30 years ago, a young comedian from Luton made his first TV appearance in the groundbreaking black sketch comedy show The Real McCoy after being championed by the legendary Felix Dexter.?Junior Simpson went on to be a stalwart of the...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 31st May
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 4th June
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 4 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 5th June
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 5 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...Shoot From The Hip - Saturday 6th June
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improvised comedy to The Comedy Store!?Featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances, their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Out-recommended ...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 6th June 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 6th June 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 7th June
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 7 June 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...Old Rope - Monday 8th June
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 8 June 2026
?Old Rope is the legendary new material night, which has a monthly residency at The Comedy Store!Hosted by Tiff Stevenson and featuring cameos from some amazing comedians and a host of familiar faces. Recent guests have included:Stephen Mer...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 11th June
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 11 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 12th June
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 12 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 13th June 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 13th June 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 14th June
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 14 June 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...Cray Cray Cabaret - Tuesday 16th June
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 16 June 2026
?Top headliners, a world-class house band, the hottest comedy talent, and brilliant musical guests. Hosted by Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Phil Nichol, with David Tims and his Big-Ish Band. Things are about to get Cray Cray... You won?t fi...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 18th June
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 18 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 19th June
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 19 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 20th June 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 20 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 20th June 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 20 June 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...Beginner's Showcase - Sunday 21st June
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 21 June 2026
?Our Beginners Comedy Course participants take to the stage!Come and support them and watch what they?ve learnt over the past 6 weeksStrictly 18?s and overBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 1.30PM...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 21st June
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 21 June 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 25th June
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 25 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 26th June
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 26 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 27th June 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 27 June 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 27th June 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 27 June 2026
?The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 28th June
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 28 June 2026
The Comedy Store Players have been wowing audiences for many years with their improvisational skills, creating unique shows every Sunday in the heart of London?s West End. The concept is simple ? the team will ask the audience for suggestio...King Gong (World Famous Open-Mic Night) - Monday 29th June
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 29 June 2026
The UK's most brutal and famous open mic night with Gongmeister?Brave new acts get five minutes to win over the crowd, but the audience holds the power to get them gonged off early. It?s raw, chaotic, and always unpredictable.?Come and chee...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 2nd July
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs. BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 3rd July
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 3 July 2026
The show that made The Comedy Store famous. World-class stand up comedy from 5 of the funniest people on the planet in a 2 hour extravaganza of belly laughs.?MC TBCBAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...How to get to The Comedy Store, London
Comedy Store Frequently Asked Questions
1A Oxendeon Street, London, SW1Y 4EE
Q-Park Leicester Square is the nearest carpark where you can pre book via the Q-Park Theatreland scheme
There is also a MasterPark car park nearby on Whitcomb Street.
Tube - Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Piccadilly
Bus - Numbers 6, 9, 14, 19 and 38 (N9, N19, N38 and N97) to Piccadilly Circus
The Comedy Store London has a seating capacity of 400.
For further information on tickets at The Comedy Store London, you can visit their Tickets and Exchanges page.
The Comedy Store box office is open;
18:30 to 21:30 Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday, 18:30 to 01:30 Friday to Saturday.
Variable opening hours on Monday.
The Comedy Store London has multiple shows, each with varying start times and running times.
The Comedy Store Players starts at 7.30pm and runs for approximately 2 hours.
The Best In Stand up starts at 7.30pm and runs for approximately 2 hours.
For running times on individual shows you can check out their what's on guide.
Please click here for more information on access at The Comedy Store in London.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to The Comedy Store, you can email them directly.
If you lose an item during your visit to The Comedy Store in London, you can email them with details of the date of your visit, the show you attended, and a description of the item you lost. Make sure to state the time of your show too as many have multiple times.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near The Comedy Store.
You cannot take your own food and drink into The Comedy Store but food and drink is available to purchase inside the venue. Check out their food and drink page for further information.
It is advisable to arrive prior to the show starting at The Comedy Store. Once the show has started, your seat may not be held with any open seats being made available to standby customers. All late arrivalsor unclaimed tickets will be void and non-refundable.
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For more support you can contact The Comedy Store team directly via email.
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