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The best comedy shows in London

Stand-up clubs, comedy on two Thames boats and a West End night. Here is which to book, where you sit and what drinks cost.

By the Things to Do in London editorial team 6 shows compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 6 picks
A single microphone on a stand in front of a red stage curtain
Short answer

The best London comedy show for visitors is a stand-up night at a central club. Tickets here start from €11 on a barge in Battersea and €15 at Big Belly, with free cancellation.

Most nights are for adults only, and drinks cost extra. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 6 picks for comedy in London

Four club nights, two of them on boats, plus a comedy sightseeing ride. Five have free cancellation; the West End show is non-refundable.

Compare the comedy nights

Compare the comedy nights
ShowFromDurationFree cancellationDrinks included?Who it suitsWhy we picked it
Live comedy at Big Belly Bar and Comedy Club 4.6 (120)€15
per person		2 hoursYesNo, for saleAdults who want a classic club nightA central club at a low price, with 4.6 from 120 reviews.
Boat Show Comedy Club on the Thames 4.8 (73)€21
per person		3 h 30 minYesNoGroups who want a long night outComedy and a river view, with 4.8 from 73 reviews.
Boat Show comedy with after-show nightclub 4.8 (29)€21
per person		3 hoursYesNoFriends who want to dance afterThe same boat with the club night named in the ticket, and 4.8 from 29 reviews.
Dark comedy on a Battersea barge 4.6 (50)€11
per person		2 h 30 minYesIce water onlyFans of edgy humour on a budgetThe cheapest show here, with 4.6 from 50 reviews.
Sightseeing with live theatre, comedy and music 4.8 (49)€49
per person		1 hourYesNoFamilies who want laughs and sightsThe only family pick: it suits all ages from 1, with 4.8 from 49 reviews.
International stand-up show, West End 4.5 (37)€21
per person		2 hoursNon-refundableNo, bar accessAdults staying in the West EndA West End stand-up night, with 4.5 from 37 reviews.

  • Live comedy at Big Belly Bar and Comedy Club

    €15 per person2 hours 4.6 (120)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Drinks included?
    No, for sale
    Who it suits
    Adults who want a classic club night
    Why we picked it
    A central club at a low price, with 4.6 from 120 reviews.

  • Boat Show Comedy Club on the Thames

    €21 per person3 h 30 min 4.8 (73)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Drinks included?
    No
    Who it suits
    Groups who want a long night out
    Why we picked it
    Comedy and a river view, with 4.8 from 73 reviews.

  • Boat Show comedy with after-show nightclub

    €21 per person3 hours 4.8 (29)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Drinks included?
    No
    Who it suits
    Friends who want to dance after
    Why we picked it
    The same boat with the club night named in the ticket, and 4.8 from 29 reviews.

  • Dark comedy on a Battersea barge

    €11 per person2 h 30 min 4.6 (50)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Drinks included?
    Ice water only
    Who it suits
    Fans of edgy humour on a budget
    Why we picked it
    The cheapest show here, with 4.6 from 50 reviews.

  • Sightseeing with live theatre, comedy and music

    €49 per person1 hour 4.8 (49)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Drinks included?
    No
    Who it suits
    Families who want laughs and sights
    Why we picked it
    The only family pick: it suits all ages from 1, with 4.8 from 49 reviews.

  • International stand-up show, West End

    €21 per person2 hours 4.5 (37)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Drinks included?
    No, bar access
    Who it suits
    Adults staying in the West End
    Why we picked it
    A West End stand-up night, with 4.5 from 37 reviews.
  • None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Comedy clubs in London compared

Big Belly is the easiest pick for a first comedy night. It is central, it costs from €15 and you can cancel for free.

The Boat Show is the pick for a long night out. It is on a boat on the Thames, with a nightclub after the show.

The Battersea barge costs the least, from €11. Its jokes are dark, so it suits people who like edgy humour.

The West End stand-up show is the only one you cannot cancel. Pick it if you stay near Covent Garden.

Prefer a big production? Compare West End shows instead.

What the ticket covers (from the GetYourGuide listings)
ShowWhereDrinksAge
Big BellyStamford St, SE1Not included, for sale18+
Boat ShowVictoria EmbankmentNot included18+
Boat Show and nightclubVictoria EmbankmentNot includedSee the listing
Dark comedy bargeNine Elms, SW11Free ice water; other drinks for saleSee the listing
Comedy sightseeing rideVictoria EmbankmentNot includedFrom age 1
West End stand-upEarlham St, WC2HBar access; drinks extra18+

Comedy in London tonight

To find a show for tonight, open a listing and pick today's date. The date picker shows the seats left.

We do not list tonight's acts. The clubs set their line-ups and can change them.

Comedy on the move: boats and sightseeing

Two of the picks are on the water. The Boat Show is on the Tattershall Castle on Victoria Embankment. The dark comedy night is on a barge at Nine Elms.

The comedy sightseeing ride takes you past the sights while actors joke on board.

Age limits and show times

Most comedy nights are for adults only. Big Belly, the Boat Show and the West End show do not suit under-18s, their listings say.

Bring photo ID. Clubs are 18+ and may ask for ID if you look under 25.

Its site says most shows start at 7.30pm, with doors and the bar open from 6.30pm. Check the start time on your own ticket.

For a family laugh, the comedy sightseeing ride is the one. Its listing only rules out babies under 1.

Line-ups and acts

Most club nights mix several comics in one show. Big Belly says you see new comics test jokes next to tried routines.

The Boat Show says it books comics from the UK circuit. The barge night has three comics, and the West End show has acts from around the world.

The listings do not name the comics in advance. If you want one star, buy a ticket for their own tour instead.

Before you book a comedy night

  1. Seats, tables and arriving early

    The listings do not say how seats are given out. Arrive early if you want to choose where you sit.

  2. Drinks cost extra

    No ticket here includes drinks. Plan for bar prices on top of the ticket.

  3. If the show is cancelled

    Five of the six picks have free cancellation. The West End stand-up ticket is non-refundable.

  4. Getting home late

    Shows end late, and the boat club runs until 2am. Check your way back with our guide to getting around London.

  5. A night for two

    A comedy night is one of the easy things to do in London for couples.

Questions about comedy in London

What are the best comedy shows in London?
It depends on the night you want. Big Belly is the pick for a classic club night, the Boat Show for a long night on the river, and the Battersea barge for dark jokes on a budget. With children, take the comedy sightseeing ride.

Who performs at London comedy club nights?
Most nights have several comics in one show, from new acts to circuit regulars. The listings here do not name them in advance. For one famous comic, book their own tour.

Is there an age limit for comedy shows in London?
Most club nights are 18+. Big Belly, the Boat Show and the West End show do not suit under-18s, and you may need photo ID. The comedy sightseeing ride is the one for families: only babies under 1 are ruled out.

Are drinks included in the ticket?
No. No ticket here includes drinks. The Battersea barge gives free ice water, and the West End show lets you use the bar. Plan for bar prices on top of the ticket.

Can I see comedy in London tonight?
Often, yes. Open a listing and pick today's date. The date picker shows if seats are left. The clubs set their own line-ups, so we do not list tonight's acts.

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Sources (4), facts checked on 24 October 2026

Written by the Things to Do in London editorial team.