The Comedy Barrel

23/08/2026

Our First Saturday show on 19th September has been indefinitely postposed, as have our monthly Tuesday Night shows. Keep posted for updates on when we will return and for updates on The Lancaster Comedy Fest which next year will be part of the Lancaster Fringe on the 24th to 27th June.

25/06/2026

This is extremely exciting News. Lancaster Comedy Fest is in the stakeholder group for the brand new Lancaster Fringe. The Comedy Fest will remain as it always has been, but will be part of the Fringe. Stay tuned for further updates.

Venues and operators across the city are being invited to help shape an exciting new festival.

The Lancaster Fringe Festival will take place from 24–27 June 2027, bringing four days of live arts, performances and entertainment to venues across the city.

Inspired by festivals like Edinburgh, it’s set to showcase everything from emerging talent to established acts.

Join our free operator information session to find out how your venue can take part:

📅 Thursday 16 July
📍 The Storey, Lancaster
⏰ 11am–1pm

You’ll hear how the festival will work, what support is available, and how you can play your part in creating something special.

06/06/2026

Lancaster comedy Fest Presents The Comedy Barrel Comedy Club's Saturday Late Show. 19th September, 9pm The Jailor's Barrel. Top stand up comedians on a Saturday night for just £5. Book your tickets here: www.ticketsource.com/bom-comedy

30/05/2026

We are going on our Summer hiatus. See you in the Autumn for some exciting new comedy shows.

04/05/2026

We're back tomorrow, Tuesday 5th May, for all of this and more. Live Stand Up @ The Jailors Barrel 8pm, Book your FREE tickets here: www.ticketsource.com/bom-comedy

28/04/2026

Next Tuesday, 5th May, The Comedy Barrel is back. And it's the Tuesday Variety Night with Percy Savage, Amy Albright, Devin Gray and Chris Booker. Hilarious and FREE. Tuesday at 8pm. Book your free tickets here: www.ticketsource.com/bom-comedy

23/04/2026

After hosting the Lancaster Comedy Fest, the Comedy Barrel is back with it's Tuesday Variety Night, with a clutch of wondrous stand ups doing new material and it's FREE. Tuesday 5th May at 8pm. Get your tickets here: www.ticketsource.com/bom-comedy

20/04/2026

The Honourable Mike Carter Esq bringing the third Lancaster Comedy Fest to an end. Thanks to all who came and all the performers. Great stuff.

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

We've been able to add 6 more tickets for Percy Savage so book now before they go. www.lancastercomedyfest.org