Cheap And Free Comedy In London

Got a heart full of laughter and a wallet full of nothing? No stress, there's more than enough cheap comedy nights in London to keep you rich in giggles. From talented new stand-ups to chaotic karaoke and simply some of the best acts on the circuit, there's plenty of great value entertainment to help you get your cackle on.

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Last updated on 18th November 2024




Carib and Co Brunch CIC Presents FREE BRUNCH

@ Nando's Harrow on Saturday 23rd November 2024 and 2 other Saturdays

With tickets ranging between totally free and only £3 (to support small businesses, young entrepreneurs and those in need during the cost of living crisis), the Carib and Co Brunch Community Interest company is bringing you meals, comedy, markets and more at an affordable price. Check them out over the coming months.

Laugh Train Home Events

Looking to get some giggles on a budget? Laugh Train Home is the place for you, supplying you with top-notch comedy nights without the price tag. Catch one of its online events or head over to Battersea where a lineup of comics are ready and waiting.

The Five Points Brewing Co

Looking for something affordable to do in London? Brought to you by The Five Points Brewing Company, The Pembury Tavern is hosting comedy nights every last Wednesday of the month. You can eat pizza, drink beer and have a good belly laugh.

Comedy Rumblings

Fancy a night of comedy that's pretty easy on the purse strings? Comedy Rumblings hosts shows every Wednesday at The Crown in Blackheath and The Queen in Knightsbridge, where you can catch a mix of rising and headlining acts.

Comedy Upstairs @ The Star

@ The Star SE18 on Every 1st Wednesday of the month

Get set to chuckle your way through the night at Comedy Upstairs @ The Star. Tom Toal will lead the laughs with an opening act, mystery guests, and a headlining performance. Don't miss out on this side-splitting show priced at just £10 per ticket for a Wednesday night full of hilarity. The show starts at 8pm and runs till 10pm with a break, but we'd recommend arriving early for some epic pub grub and drinks at this South London boozer.

Leicester Square Cabaret

With tickets starting at just £10, Leicester Square Cabaret is one of our top picks for a cheap night out in the West End. Expect tantalising burlesque performances along with quirky circus skills and hilarious stand-up comedy, with affordable drink deals too.

Elephant & Castle Stand Up Comedy Night - It's Comedy

@ Upstairs at the Spit & Sawdust on Wednesday 27th November 2024 and 3 other Wednesdays

Pay what you like or cop a ticket for around £7.50 per person to Buffering: Stand-Up Comedy upstairs at Spit & Sawdust on a couple of Wednesdays throughout July. The Elephant and Castle boozer will be playing host to an evening of giggles, with a lineup featuring Joshua Bethania, Zoe Brownstone and Rob Auton. 

NATURAL BORN STORYTELLERS

For an evening filled with hilarious tales and plenty of laughter, snap up tickets for one of Natural Born Storytellers' events, which are going for just £7 a pop. While there's a preplanned lineup, the audience are more than welcome to share their own stories too.

The Exhibit

Free comedy nights in London are hard to come by, but fortunately for you, The Exhibit are serving up some of the best ones around. The Balham beauty is putting on a series of fortnightly events where you'll enjoy witty sets from new names on the circuit, alongside running commentary from your host MC Suzie Preece.

Comedy Cabin

As part of Hoxton Cabin's performance art collection, Comedy Cabin is a range of nights showcasing the cream of funny, as well as giving up and coming comics a chance to try out their new material. Tickets for The Thursday Standup Show are free, with others priced around £5 making it a thrifty night out.

Good Ship Comedy

In need of a laugh but your purse strings are feeling a little tight? Pubs and theatres are playing host to Good Ship Comedy. These purveyors of hilarity bring in names that are sure to make your sides split, from top headliners to circuit newbies.

LDN Comedy

LDN Comedy is an East London gem of a place to seriously giggle without breaking the bank. Wednesdays offer lols for less with £1 nights at the Star by Hackney Downs. Line-ups include everyone from the established celebrity to stars of the future who are making noise on the scene.

Rats Chaotic Comedy Night

@ 21 Soho on Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday, Rats takes over Barrio in Soho with a chaotic comedy club that's been providing laughs in London for more than eight years. Ten comedians battle it out for the coveted crown, with a mix of up-and-coming performers and seasoned professionals testing out their new material. Tickets cost just £8 per person, with the chance to add on a cocktail as well.

Need To Know Comedy

Don't miss out on Need To Know Comedy's Joke Thieves Live Podcast Recording over at Backyard Comedy Club. The award-winning show will feature Will Mars alongside a lineup of professional and up-and-coming comedians who are sure to have your sides split by the end.

Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Soho Comedy Factory

@ Louche on Various dates from Thursday 21st November 2024

Looking for a night of hilarious comedy in the heart of London? Head over to Louche on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Soho Comedy Factory. Tickets start at just £7, so you can enjoy a night of stand-up without breaking the bank. The lineup is always top-notch, featuring comedians you've seen on shows like Taskmaster and Mock the Week. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt.

Top and Bottom Comedy

Discounts available on certain events

Top-notch comedy shouldn't burn a hole in your pocket, so be sure to check out Top and Bottom Comedy at The Book Club in Shoreditch. Not only will there be fabulous comedians at this cosy venue showcasing some great stand-up, but there will also be bevvies on offer too.

JK Comedy Club

For just a fiver you can bag seats to some of the funniest talent in London performing at The Spice of Life in Soho as part of Just Kidding Comedy Club's pro showcase. With credits from Channel 4, Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo, the lineup is bound to impress. What's more, the Central London haunt is a super cosy place to hangout afterwards, with a well-stocked bar and plenty of atmosphere. 

Market Halls Comedy Club

@ Market Halls Oxford Street on Wednesday 27th November 2024

Housing top names in the world of food, Market Halls are now also making sure that your meal comes with a slice of comedy on the side. They've launched the first comedy club in a food hall, and it's taking place on the last Wednesday of every month with a rotating lineup.

Choose between entry-only tickets or ones that include food and drink, meaning you can munch through the likes of Roti King sister site Gopal's Corner's Malaysian curries or Great British Menu's Budgie Montoya's Filipino BBQ bites.