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In the midst of planning what your 2025 should look like, it’s always a good idea to schedule in some laughs among the bills, budgets and, well, general drudgery.So if it’s laughter you want – and we’re not just talking polite titters, we mean back-bending, tears-inducing belly laughs – what better place to start than a comedy show?Luckily for you there is a huge line-up of star-studded comedians touring the UK in 2025.Some of them, like Taskmaster host Greg Davies, are returning to the stage for the first time in years, while others are still going with shows that have been on since 2022 – all bow to Peter Kay.
But whether it’s Katherine Ryan, Paul Chowdhry or Ardal O’hanlon you’re planning to see, all these comedians have committed themselves to traversing the entire country with their shows, so you won’t have to travel far between them.Plus, all the shows below have tickets still available, so let’s stop joking around and show you what the new year has to offer.Make sure you also check out the best concerts and tours in 2025 and the biggest names on the West End.
Also, here’s how to get cheap Cadbury World tickets and how to get Evita tickets London and the Traitors live experience tickets.Comedians on UK tours at a glancePeter KayGreg DaviesRob BeckettKatherine RyanChris McCauslandKevin HartAn Evening with the Fast ShowPaul ChowdhryJohn BishopEllie TaylorJimmy CarrJason ManfordHarry HillArdal O’HanlonDara Ó BriainJosh WiddicombeWhat comedians are touring the UK in 2025?Peter Kay Live[image id="1754465" size="landscape_thumbnail" title="peter kay uk tour tickets" alt="peter kay uk tour tickets" classes=""] Peter Kay.Until 21st Feb 2026Yes, the man, the myth, the legend Peter Kay is still touring.
After kicking off his come-back tour in December 2022, the Car Share comedian has added yet more dates, taking his show well into 2026. If you still want the chance to see him live, you can try your hand at Ticketmaster, or we’d recommend checking out Seat Unique’s hospitality tickets which are available from £120.Buy Peter Kay tickets at TicketmasterBuy Peter Kay hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueGreg Davies, Full Fat LegendGuy Levy / Contributor/ Getty29th Jan 2025 – 25th Mar 2026The Taskmaster himself is back on tour this year for the first time since You Magnificent Beast in 2018.
His new show, Full Fat Legend, is therefore set to be a big one. Most of the general sale tickets for 2025 have sold out, but there is still space for 2026 and once again hospitality is a great option.Buy Greg Davies tickets at TicketmasterBuy Greg Davies hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueRob Beckett, GiraffeStuart C.
Wilson / Stringer / Getty23rd Jan 2025 – 18th Apr 2026Rob Beckett’s cheeky brand of observational comedy is primed and ready for you in his new show Giraffe. In the run up, the comedian has said his expectations of himself are to “Put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking” and for us are to “leave the gig happier than when you arrived”.Buy Rob Beckett tickets at TicketmasterBuy Rob Beckett hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueKatherine Ryan, BattleaxeHoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImageUntil 28th Jun 2025Katherine Ryan’s new show Battleaxe continues into the summer of 2025 after first hitting the road last September.
If you’re looking for a show that’s “razor sharp” and “wickedly funny,” this is the one for you.Buy Katherine Ryan tickets at TicketmasterBuy Katherine Ryan hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueChris McCausland, Yonks![image id="2084507" size="landscape_thumbnail" title="strictly-come-dancing (5)" alt="Chris McCausland wearing a black tuxedo, with his hands behind his back, smiling ahead." classes=""] Chris McCausland.
13th Jan 2025 – 18th May 2026Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland is clearly celebrating his glitterball win with a two-year comedy tour around the UK. His new show, Yonks! has seen phenomenal demand with most shows already sold out for the year. But, we’re sure you’ll find some if you root around on Ticketmaster.
Buy Chris McCausland tickets at TicketmasterKevin Hart4th – 10th May 2025Kevin Hart is back in the UK with his Acting My Age tour, coming to Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham and London this May.Buy Kevin Hart tickets at TicketmasterAn Evening with the Fast Show[image id="1979865" size="landscape_thumbnail" title="fast-show-live-poster" alt="Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Arabella Weir, Paul Whitehouse and Mark Williams in the official poster for The Fast Show live." classes=""] Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Arabella Weir, Paul Whitehouse and Mark Williams in the official poster for The Fast Show live.
3rd Nov 2025 – 23rd Nov 2025 Following the success of their 30th anniversary tour in 2024, The Fast Show cast are reuniting once again for a run of live shows in 2025. Taking to the stage in November are co-creators Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse alongside Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams.Buy An Evening with the Fast Show tickets at TicketmasterBuy An Evening with the Fast Show hospitality tickets at Seat UniquePaul Chowdhry, EnglandiaOllie Millington/Redferns via Getty5th Mar 2025 – 31st May 2025 Paul Chowdhry is playing 33 dates this spring before taking his new Englandia tour worldwide.
This is the comedian’s biggest tour to date and cements him as the most successful British-Indian stand-up comedian in British history.Buy Paul Chowdhry tickets at TicketmasterJohn Bishop, 25 Years of StandupPhoto by Mike Marsland/WireImage13th Feb 2025 – 8th Nov 2025 Doctor Who alumni John Bishop is actually heading on two tours in 2025. First, he’s finishing the Back At It tour, which first began in March 2024, before heading out in October for a very special 25 Years of Comedy tour, which will celebrate his renowned career.
Buy John Bishop tickets at TicketmasterBuy John Bishop hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueEllie Taylor, PalaveringMICHAEL TRAN / Contributor via Getty3rd Apr 2025 – 25th May 2025 Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor is heading around the UK with her new show Palavering. Covering everything from marriage and children to her stint on Strictly, Taylor’s show is perfect if you want to see (in her words) “a nice lady giddily over-share because she’s thrilled to be out the house”.Buy Ellie Taylor tickets at TicketmasterJimmy Carr, Laughs Funny[image id="1580663" size="landscape_thumbnail" title="Jimmy Carr Comedy Special 2021" alt="Jimmy Carr performs comedy show on stage" classes=""] Jimmy Carr performs comedy show on stageUntil 19th Dec 2025Jimmy Carr will continue his Laughs Funny show into 2025, marking the first time the comedian has toured arenas in the UK and Ireland.
The show delves back into Carr’s signature brand of “outrageous comedy” and “deadpan delivery” and will include welcoming special guests to the stage.Buy Jimmy Carr tickets at TicketmasterBuy Jimmy Carr hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueJason Manford, A Manford All Seasons[image id="1905736" size="landscape_thumbnail" title="Jason Manford UK tour tickets 2024 and 2025" alt="Jason Manford UK tour tickets 2024 and 2025" classes=""] Jason Manford.Until 29th Nov 2025Jason Manf0rd has added dozens of extra dates to his A Manford of All Seasons tour, taking the show up to November 2025.
Whether you know the comedian for his jokes, West End accolades or hosting duties, you won’t want to miss him live.Buy Jason Manford tickets at TicketmasterBuy Jason Manford hospitality tickets at Seat UniqueHarry Hill, New Bits & Greatest Hits[image id="1790021" size="landscape_thumbnail" title="Harry Hill" alt="Harry Hill" classes=""] Harry Hill.18th Feb 2025 – 21st Sep 2025 After Harry Hill’s TV Burp got a surprising (and well-deserved) amount of attention on X last year, it’s so exciting to see the beloved comedian back on the road to celebrate turning 60.
Looking back on his life and career, Hill is set to reunite with iconic figures of his past (AKA the Knitted Character) while also offering new insight into the “hot topics of the day”, all wrapped up in immense silliness.Buy Harry Hill tickets at TicketmasterArdal O’Hanlon, Not HimselfDebbie Hickey/Getty Images11th Sep 2025 – 29th Nov 2025 Death in Paradise, Father Ted, Derry Girls – what can’t Ardal O’Hanlon wow us with? Now, the Irish comedian is going back on the road to tour the UK and Ireland with the Not Himself tour.Buy Ardal O’Hanlon tickets at TicketmasterDara Ó Briain, Re:CreationPhoto by Rob Ball/Redferns22nd Jan 2025 – 28th Mar 2026After the huge success of his last tour, So, Where Were We? Dara Ó Briain’s new show Re:Creation sees the comedian back at what he does best: “Standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience.
”Buy Dara Ó Briain tickets at TicketmasterJosh Widdicombe, Not My Cup of Tea Carla Speight/Getty Images14th Sep 2025 – 16th May 2026Josh Widdicombe’s gripes and on-point observations will be hitting UK venues in September with the new show Not My Cup of Tea. According to the comedian, we can expect the show to be “shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea”.Buy Josh Widdicombe tickets at TicketmasterMake sure you check out the best West End shows and best immersive experiences for more.
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