International Stand Up Comedy

Enjoy a night of laughter at Comedy Carnival, London’s renowned international comedy showcase. Featuring award-winning comedians, TV stars and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees, each show delivers world-class stand up comedy with an unapologetic edge.

Since 2004, Comedy Carnival has offered a bold, unfiltered comedy experience, perfect for visitors looking for a lively night out in London. Shows take place every Friday and Saturday in Covent Garden, with a late bar after the show.

Recent Comedy Carnival acts include:

  • Ahir ShahEdinburgh Comedy Award winner, Live at the Apollo
  • Geoff NorcottLive at the Apollo, Mock the Week
  • Laura SmythFunny Women Awards winner, Live at the Apollo
  • Shaparak KhorsandiLive at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You
  • Tez IlyasLive at the Apollo, Mock the Week
  • Kae KurdLive at the Apollo, Mock the Week
  • Cally BeatonLive at the Apollo, Mock the Week
  • Tiffany StevensonLive at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI
  • Dane BaptisteLive at the Apollo, Mock the Week
  • Michael Odewale – Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee; Live at the Apollo
  • Carl DonnellyMichael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock the Week
  • Bobby MairMock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks
  • Sara Barron – Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee; Live at the Apollo
  • Fin TaylorLive at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You
  • Glenn MooreLive at the Apollo, Mock the Week”

Book your INTERNATIONAL STAND UP COMEDY tickets with LOVEtheatre today!

All customers must be over 18 years of age. Photo identification must be provided if requested.

Ticket Information

Tickets are available for performances from Oct 24 2025 – Aug 29 2026

Running Time

2 hours.

Full Terms and Conditions

Entry Terms & Conditions
  • All customers must be over 18 years of age.
  • Photo identification must be provided if requested.
  • Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
  • No stag parties or all-male groups of six or more are permitted.
  • Behaviour Policy applies to all customers. Talking or disruptive behaviour is not permitted during the performance.
  • Breach of these conditions or any behaviour likely to cause disruption may result in ejection from the venue.

Ticket Terms & Conditions

  • Once purchased, tickets cannot be cancelled, transferred, exchanged, refunded or returned, including instances where entry is refused for not providing photo ID or if a customer is ejected for breaching the Behaviour Policy.
  • All advertised performers are subject to change without notice.
  • If an event is rescheduled or cancelled, customers will be notified by phone or email using the contact details provided at booking.
  • For rescheduled events, replacement tickets of equivalent value will be offered.
  • For cancelled events, tickets to alternative events will be offered.

Booking Period

Oct 24 2025 - Aug 29 2026

Weekly Performances

Friday 8:30PM
Saturday 8:30PM

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1176

Venue Information

Comedy Carnival Covent Garden

42 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LA

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