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Comedy in Folkestone
Discover upcoming comedy in Folkestone, from stand-up nights and club shows to cabaret, improv, and one-off live performances across town.
Updated Thu, 5 Nov 2026
Browse upcoming comedy happening across Folkestone, from stand-up nights and live club shows to improv, cabaret, and one-off performances.
This page is built around the Comedy tag so you can quickly see where the current listings are clustered, which regular comedy nights are returning, and what is coming up next.
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26 comedy events currently in the guide
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Venues with the strongest spread of current comedy listings.
15 upcoming events
Leas Cliff Hall
Clifftop venue overlooking the English Channel, hosting concerts, comedy, theatre, and community events.
Next listing Sat 14 Nov
3 upcoming events
Creative Folkestone
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Next listing Thu 26 Nov
2 upcoming events
The Loft
Hireable studio space for photography, filming, and creative workshops
Next listing Wed 16 Dec
1 upcoming event
The Beer Shop Folkestone
The Beer Shop Folkestone is a small, friendly bar serving a carefully selected range of canned, bottled, cask and keg beer. Plus proper cider, a selection of spirits, cocktails,…
Next listing Sun 8 Nov
1 upcoming event
Speedway
Indoor entertainment venue with games and events.
Next listing Fri 4 Dec
1 upcoming event
The Tower Theatre
Theatre venue hosting plays, comedy, music and community productions
Next listing Sat 20 Feb
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Leas Cliff Hall
Chris McCausland: Waffle
Chris McCausland brings his new stand-up show, Waffle, to Leas Cliff Hall. Venue presale opens at 10:00 on Thursday 5 November 2026, followed by general sale at 10:00 on Friday 6 November 2026. The show start time has not been announced.
Leas Cliff Hall
Cinderella: BSL-Interpreted Pantomime
A BSL-interpreted performance of Cinderella at Leas Cliff Hall, featuring Mike Holoway as the Baron. The family-friendly pantomime includes songs, comedy and audience participation. Leas Cliff Hall is working in partnership with EKC Group and Eurotunnel for this performance; tickets are available to book.
Creative Folkestone
Rob Auton: Jupiter
Rob Auton performs his comedy show Jupiter, built around the fictional story of working as an estate agent on the planet. It is his 13th hour-long show, following his 2025–26 UK tour.
The Loft
The FIT Improv Show: Christmas Jam
Folkestone Improv Theatre closes the year with a Christmas-themed improv show at The Loft, featuring new and long-standing FIT students.
Folkestone Railway Social Club, 24 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NG
101 Comedy Club
101 Comedy Club brings a night of comics to its new home at Folkestone Railway Social Club. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00. Tickets are available at ticketsource.com/101comedy.
Radnor Park Bowls Club, CT19 5HY Folkestone, United Kingdom
Folkestone Comedy Club: November Stand-up Show
A stand-up night featuring Felicity Ward, Sarah Roberts, Nick Kirk and Archit Goenka, hosted by resident MC Dan Atkinson. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00; arrive early for the best seats. The line-up may change at short notice, so check with the organiser if you are coming to see a particular performer.
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A stand-up night featuring Felicity Ward, Sarah Roberts, Nick Kirk and Archit Goenka, hosted by resident MC Dan Atkinson. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00; arrive early for the best seats. The line-up may change at short notice, so check with the organiser if you are coming to see a particular performer.
A new season of comedy nights in Folkestone, with shows planned across October to May featuring established comedians, emerging acts and surprise guests. Individual line-ups and venue details TBD.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
Aimáte hosts the final open mic of the year at The Beer Shop Folkestone. Performers can try out music, spoken word, poetry or comedy in front of a supportive crowd. A keyboard and microphones are available, and other performers should bring what they need. Slots are around 10 to 15 minutes. For a quieter atmosphere, arrive in the first hour and get your name on the list early, as it can get busier later. Audience members are welcome.
An 80s-themed drag bingo night at Leas Cliff Hall hosted by Miss Demeanour, with bingo, camp comedy, live performances and vocals, dancing, prizes and a soundtrack of 80s hits. The lineup includes Dita Garbo, Amy Di Bartolomeo, Miss Demeanour, Rouge Ma Knees, Julia Dayama, Gorge J’Adore and Rye. Guests are encouraged to dress in neon, glam 80s style, with a Best Dressed crown up for grabs. Entry is for ages 18+ only.
Comedian Fin Taylor brings his stand-up tour show The Pre-emptive Comeback Special to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone for a night of sharp, provocative comedy and big laughs. Organised by Vivid Events.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Stand-up comedian Ian Stone brings his show Looking for the Wow to Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse. The set explores the search for moments of wonder in everyday life, with material drawn from his perspective as a comedian, broadcaster, podcaster and writer.
BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director and writer Richard Ayoade brings an evening of reflections and humour to Leas Cliff Hall, sharing insights from his book Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective. Age guidance is 16+, at the discretion of a parent or guardian.
101 Comedy Club brings a night of comics to its new home at Folkestone Railway Social Club. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 20:00. Tickets are available at ticketsource.com/101comedy.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Festive all-star comedy show at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone, headlined by Nina Conti and featuring Bridget Christie, Jen Nolan, Red Richardson and Ivo Graham.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Adam Riches brings his 2026 comedy show to Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse. The show follows his acclaimed 2025 Christmas run and features Riches performing as ‘Sean Bean’, with audience participation as ‘A Bunch of Bastards’.
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
A festive live variety show presented by The Silent Companions at Speedway in Folkestone. Expect music alongside belly dancing, comedy and hula hooping in a strange cabaret-style Krampus special. Tickets are £15.
The Loft, 9-17 Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Folkestone Improv Theatre presents two evening shows featuring improv games and long-form improvisation. Doors open at 19:00, with each show running from 19:30 to 21:30. The Loft is above Petticoat Lane Emporium; use the rear entrance via the old Wilko loading bay off West Cliff Gardens. The venue is up several flights of stairs and is not currently wheelchair-accessible. Toilets are on the ground floor, including an adapted, non-gendered toilet. Audience participation is encouraged but not compulsory. Tickets are £9 or £11 via Ticket Tailor: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/folkestoneimprovtheatre/2301858.
The Loft, 9-17 Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Folkestone Improv Theatre closes the year with a Christmas-themed improv show at The Loft, featuring new and long-standing FIT students.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
A BSL-interpreted performance of Cinderella at Leas Cliff Hall, featuring Mike Holoway as the Baron. The family-friendly pantomime includes songs, comedy and audience participation. Leas Cliff Hall is working in partnership with EKC Group and Eurotunnel for this performance; tickets are available to book.
The Tower Theatre, North Road, Folkestone
A family theatre show celebrating the animal kingdom with visual effects, comedy, music, puppetry and special effects. The production features no live animals and includes larger-than-life creatures such as a giraffe, rhino, crocodile, orangutan and spraying skunk.
Comedian Paul Smith brings his HAPPY stand-up tour to Leas Cliff Hall. Presented by Hot Water Comedy Club, the show features crowd work, sharp observations and stories drawn from real life.
Comedian Lucy Beaumont brings her live show Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos to Leas Cliff Hall. Expect stand-up built around surreal stories, awkward observations and offbeat takes on everyday life.
Stand-up comedian Ross Noble brings his live show Cranium of Curiosities to Leas Cliff Hall, with his trademark improvised tangents and offbeat humour. Starts at 8:00pm on Sunday 28 February. This event is for ages 16+ only. Maximum 6 tickets per person or household.
Phil Wang brings his stand-up show UH OH to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. The comedian is known from Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You and Wonka. The performance starts at 19:30.
La Voix brings her 2027 live tour to Leas Cliff Hall for an evening of live vocals, comedy, stories and stage glamour. The show promises music, sharp humour and a drag cabaret performance.
Harry Enfield brings his new live show Harry Enfield and No Chums to Leas Cliff Hall. The show looks back on 40 years in comedy, with stories from his career and the return of some of his best-known characters. Presented by FANE. This event is for ages 18+.
Al Murray brings his Pub Landlord show All You Need Is Guv to Leas Cliff Hall for a live stand-up comedy performance.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Rob Auton performs his comedy show Jupiter, built around the fictional story of working as an estate agent on the planet. It is his 13th hour-long show, following his 2025–26 UK tour.
Comedian Ed Gamble brings his Fresh Hell stand-up show to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. This performance is for ages 14+ only. Ticket purchases are limited to 6 per person, household, and credit card, and any excess tickets may be cancelled.
Comedian Tom Davis brings his stand-up show Spudgun to Leas Cliff Hall. Davis is known for co-hosting the Wolf and Owl podcast with Romesh Ranganathan and for Murder in Successville.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Chris McCausland brings his new stand-up show, Waffle, to Leas Cliff Hall. Venue presale opens at 10:00 on Thursday 5 November 2026, followed by general sale at 10:00 on Friday 6 November 2026. The show start time has not been announced.
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