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 Comedy Store Players - Sunday 1st November
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 1 November 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...Kane Brown (comedian)
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 4 November 2026 - Wednesday 5 May 2027
Coming off the back of his sold out Don't Listen To Me UK tour, comedian Kane Brown brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation. Everything is m...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 5th November
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 5 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 6th November
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 6 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 7th November - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 7 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 5.30PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 7th November - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 7 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 8th November
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 8 November 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...LGBTQ+ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - FINALS
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 10 November 2026
LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year ? Grand FinalJoin us for the spectacular final of the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year!Watch a brilliant line-up of emerging LGBTQ+ comedians compete for the title?and vote for your favourite acts alongside ou...Old Rope - Monday 11th November
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 11 November 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 12th November
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 12 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 13th November
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 13 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 14th November - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 14 November 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 [TBC]?BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 5.30PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 14th November - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 14 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 15th November
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 15 November 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...Spread a Smile Comedy Night 2026
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 16 November 2026
?The Spread a Smile Comedy Night will once again return to The Comedy Store, London, on Monday 16 November 2026 for another unforgettable night of stand-up comedy. Hosted and curated by Spread a Smile's amazing Ambassador, Suzi Ruffell, the...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 19th November
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 19 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 20th November
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 20 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 21st November - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 21 November 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 [TBC]?BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 5.30PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 21st November - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 21 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 22nd November
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 22 November 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...Ian Stone is “Looking for the Wow”
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 23 November 2026
BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 25 November - Wednesday 30 December 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 26th November
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 26 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 27th November
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 27 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 28th November - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 28 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 5.30PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 28th November - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 28 November 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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...Beginner's Showcase
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 29 November 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 29th November
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 29 November 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)
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 30 November 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 ch...Big Love Big Laughs 2026
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 1 December 2026
A star studded line up in aid of Royal Trinity Hospice and St George's Hospital Charity. Hosted by Jo Caulfield and Stephen K Amos. Expect a stellar line up with TV names. Previous line ups have included Graham Norton, Romesh Ranganathan, ...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Thursday 3rd Dec
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 3 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Friday 4th December
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 4 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 5th December - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 5th December - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 6th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 6 December 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...British Comedian of the Year 2026
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 8 December 2026
It's the GRAND FINAL of the ?10,001 British Comedian of the Year 2026! Nine acts remain from over 500 original applicants, all hoping to walk away withe the biggest cash prize in UK comedy. TV comics, circuit pros and young upstarts all per...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Thursday 10th Dec
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 10 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Friday 11th December
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 11 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 12th December - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 12 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 12th December - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 12 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 13th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 13 December 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 14th December
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 14 December 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...Cray Cray Cabaret - Tuesday 15th December
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 15 December 2026
?TOP 4 MUSIC & COMEDY SHOWS AT THE FRINGE ? TIME OUTFrom the Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning star of Catastrophe (Channel 4), and Everybody?s Talking About Jamie (West End), and the producers of Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning megashow The Wr...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Thursday 17th Dec
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 17 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Friday 18th December
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 18 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 19th December - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 19 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 19th December - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 19 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 20th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 20 December 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 Comedy Store Players - Sunday 27th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 27 December 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 28th December
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 28 December 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 ch...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Tuesday 29th December
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 29 December 2026
Our flagship show, with added Christmas cheer. A true Comedy Store seasonal classic. Every night you?ll see five of the very best comedians from the UK and beyond, all on one stage. It?s fast-paced, unpredictable and packed with laughs, a t...New Years Eve Comedy and After Show Party
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 31 December 2026
?Join us on New Year?s Eve for an incredible night of comedy and music. Strictly 18s and overBar and diner open from 7pm...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 2nd January
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 2 January 2027
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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 3rd January
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 3 January 2027
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 7th January
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 7 January 2027
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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Friday 8th January
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 8 January 2027
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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 6.30PMStrictly 18?s and over...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 9th January - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 9 January 2027
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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 5.30PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Best in Stand Up - Saturday 9th January - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 9 January 2027
?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 [TBC]BAR & DINER OPEN FROM 9PMStrictly 18?s and over?...The Comedy Store Players - Sunday 10th January
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 10 January 2027
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...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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