WHAT'S ON AT THE COMEDY STORE, LONDON
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What's On at The Comedy Store, London
The Comedy Store London opened its doors in 1979 at the Gargoyle Nightclub in Soho, moved to its Leicester Square club in 1982, and moved to its current home below TGI’s in the heart of theatreland in 1993. The club holds 400 people and hosts the best that comedy has to offer. The Comedy Store London is the only comedy club in the UK that is open virtually every day.
In 1985 the club was approached by a then unknown Mike Myers with the idea for an improvised show taking suggestions from the audience, and The Comedy Store Players were born. With original members of Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Neil Mullarkey, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Jim Sweeney, Dave Cohen, and Kit Hollerbach, many still perform together today!
In 1990 The Edge (formerly The Cutting Edge) was born – a show where comedians took suggestions from the audience on topical issues and current news – the first of its kind in the UK! It brought us many of the comedian we know and love today, with alumni including Bill Bailey, Phil Jupitus, Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, Lee Hurst, Mark Thomas, Eddie Izzard, Linda Smith, Ed Byrne, Marcus Brigstocke, and Jimmy Carr. You can book your tickets online below for The Comedy Store.
The Comedy Store London opened its doors in 1979 at the Gargoyle Nightclub in Soho, moved to its Leicester Square club in 1982, and moved to its current home below TGI’s in the heart of theatreland in 1993. The club holds 400 people and hosts the best that comedy has to offer. The Comedy Store London is the only comedy club in the UK that is open virtually every day.
In 1985 the club was approached by a then unknown Mike Myers with the idea for an improvised show taking suggestions from the audience, and The Comedy Store Players were born. With original members of Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Neil Mullarkey, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson, Jim Sweeney, Dave Cohen, and Kit Hollerbach, many still perform together today!
In 1990 The Edge (formerly The Cutting Edge) was born – a show where comedians took suggestions from the audience on topical issues and current news – the first of its kind in the UK! It brought us many of the comedian we know and love today, with alumni including Bill Bailey, Phil Jupitus, Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, Lee Hurst, Mark Thomas, Eddie Izzard, Linda Smith, Ed Byrne, Marcus Brigstocke, and Jimmy Carr. You can book your tickets online below for The Comedy Store.
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Comedy Store, London
What's On at The Comedy Store, London
Christmas Best in Stand Up - Friday 5th December
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 5 December 2025
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 6th December - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
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 6th December - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
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 7th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 7 December 2025
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 - 8th December
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 8 December 2025
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 ...
Laugh Till It Hurts : In aid of Crisis
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 9 December 2025
?The Aid Fundraiser PresentsJoin us for a stellar evening of comedy, raising funds for Crisis, Featuring:Alistair Barrie (MC) ?One of the UK's sharpest comedians? The HeraldJames Acaster ?There?s no one better at constructing a show than Ac...Laugh Till It Hurts in aid of Crisis
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 9 December 2025
The Aid Fundraiser PresentsJoin us for a stellar evening of comedy, raising funds for Crisis, Featuring:Alistair Barrie (MC) ?One of the UK's sharpest comedians? The HeralJames Acaster ?There?s no one better at constructing a show than Acas...Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 10 - Wednesday 17 December 2025
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 ...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Thursday 11th December
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 11 December 2025
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 12th December
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 12 December 2025
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 13th December - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 13 December 2025
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 13th December - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 13 December 2025
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 14th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 14 December 2025
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 December
The Comedy Store, London
Tuesday 16 December 2025
?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...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Thursday 18th December
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 18 December 2025
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 19th December
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 19 December 2025
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 20th December - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 20 December 2025
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 20th December - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 20 December 2025
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 21st December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 21 December 2025
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...Christmas Best in Stand Up - Saturday 27th December
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 27 December 2025
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 28th December
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 28 December 2025
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 December
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 29 December 2025
The UK's most brutal and famous open mic night with Gongmeister TBA!?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...New Years Eve Comedy and After Show Party
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 31 December 2025
?Join us on New Year?s Eve for an incredible night of comedy and music. With MC Thanyia Moore, Marcus Brigstocke, Paul Thorne, Finlay Christie and Tom WardStrictly 18s and overBar and diner open from 7pm...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 1st January
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 1 January 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 2nd January
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 2 January 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 3rd January - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 3 January 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 3rd January - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 3 January 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 4th January
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 4 January 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 8th January
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 8 January 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 9th January
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 9 January 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 10th January - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 10 January 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 10th January - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 10 January 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 11th January
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 11 January 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 12th January
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 12 January 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 ...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 15th January
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 15 January 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 16th January
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 16 January 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 17th January - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 17 January 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 17th January - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 17 January 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 18th January
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 18 January 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 22nd January
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 22 January 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 23rd January
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 23 January 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 24th January - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 24 January 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 24th January - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 24 January 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 25th January
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 25 January 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) - 26th January
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 26 January 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...King Gong (World Famous Open-Mic Night) - Monday 26th January
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 26 January 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...Get Off Live Comedy Gala - Get Off Live Comedy Gala - London
The Comedy Store, London
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Get Off Live Comedy is an industry born and funded independent HR that aims to eradicate sexual harassment in the industry we love. Come along and have a laugh while making comedy a safer place. Kiri Pritchard-McLean introduces Sara Pascoe,...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 29th January
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 29 January 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 30th January
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 30 January 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 31st January - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 31 January 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 31st January - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 31 January 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 1st February
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 1 February 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 Lily Foundation Comedy Gala
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 2 February 2026
?The Lily Foundation Comedy Night is back!Join us once again for the annual Lily Foundation Comedy Night hosted by our fabulous compere, Kevin Day. Kevin will be joined on stage by some of the UK's top stand-up comedians who will be champio...The Best in Stand Up - Thursday 5th February
The Comedy Store, London
Thursday 5 February 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 6th February
The Comedy Store, London
Friday 6 February 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 7th February - 6.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 7 February 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 7th Feburary - 9.30pm
The Comedy Store, London
Saturday 7 February 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 8th February
The Comedy Store, London
Sunday 8 February 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 9th February
The Comedy Store, London
Monday 9 February 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 ...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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