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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 Fri, 18 Sept 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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16 upcoming events
Leas Cliff Hall
Clifftop venue overlooking the English Channel, hosting concerts, comedy, theatre, and community events.
Next listing Fri 2 Oct
14 upcoming events
Creative Folkestone
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Next listing Thu 24 Sept
2 upcoming events
The Tower Theatre
Theatre venue hosting plays, comedy, music and community productions
Next listing Thu 8 Oct
2 upcoming events
kollectiv
Arts centre with exhibitions and events.
Next listing Fri 9 Oct
1 upcoming event
The Blind Pig
Taproom offering a wide range of craft beer as well as live music, DJs, quiz nights and pizza.
Next listing Wed 23 Sept
1 upcoming event
The Coterie
Cafe and bar serving drinks and light food
Next listing Wed 14 Oct
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The Beer Shop Folkestone
Open Mic Sunday
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.
The Blind Pig
Sharp Turns 2
Run Your Mouth Improv returns with the second Sharp Turns night at The Blind Pig. Expect a mixed comedy bill with stand-up, improv, poetry, sketches, spoken word and more. Free entry.
Okay Coffee
All Gallows Eve with Dyke Skinner
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.
Leas Cliff Hall
Tom Davis: Spudgun
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.
Creative Folkestone
Adam Riches Is Sean Bean: How the Bean Saved Christmas
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’.
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The Blind Pig, 61 Tontine Street, Folkestone
Run Your Mouth Improv returns with the second Sharp Turns night at The Blind Pig. Expect a mixed comedy bill with stand-up, improv, poetry, sketches, spoken word and more. Free entry.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Stand-up comedy night at Quarterhouse in Folkestone featuring Josie Long, Sam Nicoresti, Adam Riches performing as Sean Bean, and Eli Hart, hosted by Maia Tassalini. Doors open at 6:45pm and the show starts at 7:45pm. Tickets are £18, or £16 concessions. The bill includes three Edinburgh Comedy Award winners.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Stand-up comedian Rhys James brings his show Chop Logic to Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse. Expect a sharp, idea-packed set of fast-paced comedy from the performer known for Mock The Week, QI, Live At The Apollo and BBC Radio 4’s Rhysearch.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Room, The Tower Theatre, North Road, Folkestone
Sue Caroline brings her cabaret show Love, Lies & Leftovers to the Blue Room at The Tower Theatre. The evening mixes classic show tunes, modern songs and musical comedy with a live band, including numbers such as England-2 Colombia-0 and I Hate Men from Kiss Me, Kate. Recommended for ages 16+.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A theatre double bill at kollectiv featuring T T Mann and H Perry. ‘Alfie’s Dead Isn’t He?’ is a comedy about grief, while ‘LEFTIES’ is a fantasy dramedy about Dan and Millie facing persecution after absurd government legislation. Includes adult language and themes of sex and violence. Suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £15, with £10 concessions.
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.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Jody Kamali performs a one-hour solo theatre show about his father’s sudden death, family secrets and grief, mixing thoughtful storytelling with comedy. Suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £12, with £10 concessions.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
A solo comedy-drama performed by Julie Flower. Set in Sheffield in 1989, the show follows Hilda, an eccentric woman who has run a second-hand clothes shop for years, until a journalist from The Guardian arrives. Suitable for ages 12+.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Comedy theatre show by Hill and Jones about a last-minute big break that unravels backstage and threatens to collapse onstage. A chaotic story of failure, friendship and trying to keep the performance together. Contains mild language and sexual innuendo. Suitable for ages 14+. Tickets £10.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Folkestone Improv Theatre presents its annual improv comedy show, featuring spontaneous games, off-the-cuff scenes and audience suggestions. Suitable for ages 12+, with potential adult content. Tickets are £10, or £8 concession.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
The School of Night brings its literary improvisation comedy show to Folkestone. The performance runs for 70 minutes, is suitable for ages 12+, and tickets are £15 or £12 concession.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
An afternoon live vocal ensemble performance revisiting forgotten Edwardian musical comedy songs with newly arranged material drawn from archive shows. Phil Hornsey presents contemporary vocal arrangements in a showcase suitable for all ages. Tickets are £12, with £10 concessions.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
An interactive comedy show for children and families from Folkestone Improv Theatre, featuring improv games, audience participation and family-friendly laughs. Suitable for ages 7 to 12. Tickets are £8 standard, £5 concession, or £20 for a family ticket covering 2 adults and 2 children.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Michele Sheldon performs a political comedy set in a Kent seaside town, following a family whose livelihood depends on tourism while sewage dumping and failing water systems shape their fortunes. The show moves between the 19th century and the present, using a fairytale frame and includes swearing. Suitable for ages 12+.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Shelf bring their new sketch show to Quarterhouse Theatre, with comedy for children, families and grown-ups. The performance is suitable for all ages. Tickets are £10, with £8 concessions.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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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