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Discover upcoming comedy in Folkestone, from stand-up nights and club shows to cabaret, improv, and one-off live performances across town.
Updated Mon, 13 Jul 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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Venues with the strongest spread of current comedy listings.
12 upcoming events
Clifftop venue overlooking the English Channel, hosting concerts, comedy, theatre, and community events.
Next listing Fri 24 Jul
2 upcoming events
Cafe and bar serving drinks and light food
Next listing Thu 16 Jul
2 upcoming events
Seafront hotel.
Next listing Fri 17 Jul
2 upcoming events
Theatre venue hosting plays, comedy, music and community productions
Next listing Fri 17 Jul
2 upcoming events
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Next listing Thu 1 Oct
1 upcoming event
Alternative bar and event space
Next listing Thu 23 Jul
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Comedy events in the guide with more than one upcoming date.
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Recently added comedy listings in and around Folkestone.
Leas Cliff Hall
Al Murray brings his Pub Landlord show All You Need Is Guv to Leas Cliff Hall for a live stand-up comedy performance. Venue presale is open now.
Leas Cliff Hall
An improvised murder mystery comedy show where the audience helps shape a new Agatha Christie-style whodunnit live on stage. Expect audience suggestions, absurd twists, suspicious characters and a one-off mystery that changes every performance.
The Coterie
Stand-up comedy open mic night at The Coterie in Folkestone, hosted by Jo Phaure and featuring Adam Dorr, Cathy White, Mark Rufus, Auz Thompson, Barry Mathews and Vatsn Shri. Free entry. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 19:30.
The Dracula Parrot
Comedy Night at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone. Free entry.
The Tower Theatre
Happy Box of Imps return to The Tower Theatre in Folkestone for an interactive improv comedy show. Expect audience-suggested characters and scenes, fast-paced unscripted performances, silly games and audience suggestions shaping the action throughout the night. Inspired by shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Mock The Week, the performance may contain adult humour and is recommended for ages 14+. Tickets are £8, with door sales from 18:30.
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The Coterie, 23 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2AY
Stand-up comedy open mic night at The Coterie in Folkestone, hosted by Jo Phaure and featuring Adam Dorr, Cathy White, Mark Rufus, Auz Thompson, Barry Mathews and Vatsn Shri. Free entry. Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 19:30.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
A three-night country tribute weekender at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, hosted by Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust. The programme features tribute performances celebrating country legends including Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Billie Jo Spears, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and Glen Campbell, alongside rockabilly and crossover favourites such as the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. Saturday includes Tennessee Daydream Duo and Country Superstars with a live band, and Sunday features Adam Harding and Charlie Harper as Elvis. The weekend also includes line dancing, daytime entertainment, game shows, bingo and guest comedy, with evening doors from 7:00pm each night and a country DJ playing line-dancing hits across the weekend.
The Tower Theatre, North Road, Folkestone
Happy Box of Imps return to The Tower Theatre in Folkestone for an interactive improv comedy show. Expect audience-suggested characters and scenes, fast-paced unscripted performances, silly games and audience suggestions shaping the action throughout the night. Inspired by shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Mock The Week, the performance may contain adult humour and is recommended for ages 14+. Tickets are £8, with door sales from 18:30.
23 Cheriton Place Folkestone
Get Roasted is a bold, playful quiz night at The Coterie hosted by McDykeskinner, billed as a no-holds-barred evening for brave quizzers.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Comedy Night at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone. Free entry.
Stand-up comedian Gary Delaney brings his show Gary On Laughing to Leas Cliff Hall. Extra tickets have been released for this performance.
Okay Coffee, 98 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BE
An 18+ queer night at Okay Coffee with stand-up from Dyke Skinner followed by a disco of cheesy hits and Pride favourites. Doors open at 18:00, comedy starts at 18:30 and the disco begins at 20:30. Tickets are £5. The venue is described as fully accessible and an LGBTQIA+ safe space.
The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ, UK
Aimate hosts an open mic afternoon for performers trying out material in front of a supportive crowd. Musicians, spoken word artists, poets and comedians are all welcome. A keyboard and microphones are available, and performance slots are around 10 to 15 minutes. Arrive early to add your name to the list, especially if you want a quieter first hour.
The Tower Theatre, North Road Folkestone
Bodgers Badger and Ash bring their brand new family comedy show, "The Cake Mixup!" to Folkestone for one day only. Join Badger and Ash as they try to make the perfect cake for the town’s bakery competition—expect messy ingredients and silly family fun. Unreserved seating tickets: Adults £8, Under 18s £6, Family of 4 £25 (available via towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk).
Comedian Paul Smith brings his HAPPY tour to Folkestone for an evening of stand-up featuring crowd work, sharp observations and stories from everyday life.
An improvised murder mystery comedy show where the audience helps shape a new Agatha Christie-style whodunnit live on stage. Expect audience suggestions, absurd twists, suspicious characters and a one-off mystery that changes every performance.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Stand-up comedian Jacob Hawley brings his show Fighting Age Man to Quarterhouse for an evening of sharp, candid comedy. Expect observations on modern life, relationships and internet culture, delivered in his relaxed, offbeat style. Hawley is also known for the Screen Rot Podcast and appearances on The Have A Word podcast, Talksport, Sky, ITV and the BBC. Age policy: 14+ only; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Comedian Jen Brister brings her new stand-up show, Reactive, to Leas Cliff Hall. Expect a night of sharp, honest comedy from the performer known for Live at the Apollo and Mock The Week.
New York comedian Gianmarco Soresi brings the Misery Loves Tour to Leas Cliff Hall for a one-night stand-up show featuring observant humour, high energy and crowd-work-driven material about modern life, relationships and social absurdities. Age policy: 16+ only; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Folkestone Live 2026 is a three-day festival of theatre and comedy taking place across Folkestone from 9 to 11 October 2026, with events at Quarterhouse and kollectiv. This third-year, artist-led festival will present performances across the town, with more programme details to be announced later.
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
Lucy Porter performs "Let Yourself Go!" at Quarterhouse, Folkestone.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Comedy night from 101 Comedy Club featuring headliner Kevin McCarthy at The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. The listing describes a lively atmosphere and bar service. Doors are stated as 19:30 and the show starts at 20:00.
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.
Lucy Beaumont brings her show “Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos” to the stage.
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. The comedian is known from Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You and Wonka.
Al Murray brings his Pub Landlord show All You Need Is Guv to Leas Cliff Hall for a live stand-up comedy performance. Venue presale is open now.
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.
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