Peel yourself away from those funny cat videos on TikTok for just a moment, and you may just find somewhere else to get your laughs.
From pub events featuring hilarious local talent to grand venues fabulous for breaking the ice on a first date, we're giving you our recommendations for the best comedy clubs in Birmingham.
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For show-stopping entertainment and plenty of guaranteed laughs, check out Glee Club's Birmingham events. You'll hear from the likes of comedians such as Lee Evans and Jack Dee gracing the stage. Room for just 450 seated comedy buffs, the spot retains a charm perfect for first dates and birthday gatherings.
Looking to change up your weekends with something fun? Promising to bring quiz nights, live music and plenty of comedy events to the city, The Hare and Hounds, a pub in Moseley, showcases a chuckling belter of a show, often for less than £10 a pop.
Birmingham has comedy nights running most weeks across multiple venues. The Glee Club runs shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Glee Club is widely regarded as Birmingham's best comedy venue for a date — its 450-seat capacity keeps things intimate enough to feel special, and the combination of top-tier stand-up and a fully stocked bar makes for a complete evening out. The Old Joint Stock Theatre is another strong date night option: the Victorian pub setting is genuinely atmospheric, and you can grab a pint downstairs before heading up to the theatre for the show. Both venues offer advance booking, which is recommended for weekend nights.
The easiest way to find upcoming comedy nights in Birmingham is to check DesignMyNight's Birmingham events listings, which curates and updates comedy events across the city's main venues.
