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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 Tue, 13 Oct 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 Sun 18 Oct
3 upcoming events
Creative Folkestone
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Next listing Fri 23 Oct
1 upcoming event
The Coterie
Cafe and bar serving drinks and light food
Next listing Wed 14 Oct
1 upcoming event
Okay Coffee
Speciality coffee shop serving coffee and light food
Next listing Fri 30 Oct
1 upcoming event
kollectiv
Arts centre with exhibitions and events.
Next listing Sat 31 Oct
1 upcoming event
The Loft
Hireable studio space for photography, filming, and creative workshops
Next listing Wed 4 Nov
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The Loft
Folkestone Improv Theatre at The Loft
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. Tickets are £9 or £11 via Eventbrite or folkestoneimprovtheatre.com.
kollectiv
The Big Draw Off
Folkestone Illustration Festival presents a Halloween drawing showdown between local illustrators Scribyaktom and Jen the Illustrator, alongside obscure cartoon trivia and a roast from comedian Dyke Skinner. Audience participation and fancy dress are encouraged. Tickets are £10 via folkestoneillustrationfestival.com. Advertised hours are 7–11pm, though the poster says “till late.”
Leas Cliff Hall
Kevin Bloody Wilson: Fair Dinkum Funny
Kevin Bloody Wilson performs Fair Dinkum Funny at Leas Cliff Hall, joined by Australian comedian Jenny Talia.
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Kevin Bloody Wilson brings his Fair Dinkum Funny 2026 UK Tour to Leas Cliff Hall for a live comedy show. The night also features Jenny Talia from Australia, with the tour billed as two generations of laughter on one line-up.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Comedian Lucy Porter brings her stand-up show Let Yourself Go! to Folkestone. The show explores midlife, reinvention and self-acceptance through sharply observed anecdotes and jokes.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Kevin Bloody Wilson performs Fair Dinkum Funny at Leas Cliff Hall, joined by Australian comedian Jenny Talia.
Okay, Folkestone
Dyke Skinner brings ‘All Gallows Eve’ to Okay for a Halloween comedy spook show with dark comedy, sweets, tricks, tunes and a touch of mentalism. Fancy dress is encouraged but not required. Doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 18:30.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Folkestone Illustration Festival presents a Halloween drawing showdown between local illustrators Scribyaktom and Jen the Illustrator, alongside obscure cartoon trivia and a roast from comedian Dyke Skinner. Audience participation and fancy dress are encouraged. Tickets are £10 via folkestoneillustrationfestival.com. Advertised hours are 7–11pm, though the poster says “till late.”
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. Tickets are £9 or £11 via Eventbrite or folkestoneimprovtheatre.com.
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
An open mic hosted by Aimate 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.
A themed drag bingo night at Leas Cliff Hall hosted by Miss Demeanour, featuring bingo, camp comedy, live performance, singing, dancing and a soundtrack of 80s hits. 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.
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 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 cabaret-style 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.
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. Presale opens on 2026-09-10 at 11:00, with general sale from 2026-09-11 at 11:00.
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