Comedy in Folkestone

Open Mic Sunday

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.

Bodgers Badger: The Cake Mixup! (Family Show)

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).

Paul Smith: HAPPY

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.

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Comedian Al Murray brings his "All You Need Is Guv" stand-up show to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. This event is for ages 14+ only. Ticket purchases are limited to 6 per person and household.

HUGHMUNGOUS

A drag king comedy cabaret show from Hugh Mann, framed as awkward work drinks and a first-ever one-man show. Drinks start at 6:30pm before the main performance at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5. Hugh Mann is a drag king performer behind shows including Freaky Folkestone, Serving Kent, Sleaze, Gromit!, SLAY BELLS, A Folke’in Drag Contest and Folkestone’s a Drag.

Murder, She Didn't Write

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.

Chump’s Autumn Comedy Club with Josie Long

Stand-up comedy night at Quarterhouse in Folkestone featuring Josie Long, Sam Nicoresti, Adam Riches performing as Sean Bean, and Rohan Sharma, hosted by Maia Tassalini.

Rhys James: Chop Logic

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.

Jacob Hawley: Fighting Age Man

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+).

Jen Brister: Reactive

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.

Folkestone Comedy Club 2026/27 Season

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.

Gianmarco Soresi: Misery Loves Tour

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.

Sue Caroline: Love, Lies & Leftovers

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+.

Folkestone Live 2026

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.

This is My Dad - Jody Kamali

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.

Grandma’s Shop

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+.

Hill and Jones: Comedy Catastrophe

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.

The FIT Improv Show

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.

The School of Night

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.

Edwardian Musical Comedy Reimagined

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.

FIT Kids' Improv Show

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.

Sewage: Definitely Not A Musical

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+.

Shelf: The Kids’ Show 2 - The Power of Two

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: Fair Dinkum Funny

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.

Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go!

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.

101 Comedy Club with Kevin McCarthy

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.

Drag Bingo UK: 80s Edition

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.

Fin Taylor at Leas Cliff Hall

Comedian Fin Taylor performs live at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Organised by Vivid Events.

Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts

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.

Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Red Richardson

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.

Paul Smith: HAPPY

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.

Lucy Beaumont: Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos

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.

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

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: UH OH

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 Live Tour 2027

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.