Best New Year's Eve Comedy In London

Think the past year has been full of laughs? Just wait until the 31st December. From some of the finest comedians in the business to indie stand-up names providing hilarity before the party, there's a myriad of nights to try as 2026 rolls in. To make sure you're getting your giggle on, we've rounded up the best New Year's Eve comedy in London.

For further inspiration, take a look at our New Year's Eve London Guide.

Last edited by Marcus Sanigar

Last updated on 24th November 2025




Tuesday Night Stand-up Comedy, Soho

@ The Spice of Life on Tuesday 9th December 2025 and 107 other Tuesdays

The Spice of Life's usual Tuesday Night Stand-Up comedy also falls on 31st December this year, meaning you can get your fix of the best New Year's Eve comedy in London. Prepare for London's finest comedians, with credits from Netflix, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, and more.

Entry is £5 per person and seating is unreserved to this 5*-rated show.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CABARET EXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING COMEDY, DRAG, BURLESQUE, CIRCUS , DANCING, FIREWORKS ON THE BIG SCREEN, LIVE MUSIC, AND MUCH MORE.

@ The Prince of Wales on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

One of London's most legendary arts venues, The Prince of Wales on Drury Lane, brings you a New Year's Eve Cabaret Extravaganza. Expect a night of drag, burlesque, circus and all-around LGBTQ+ entertainment.

Award-winning singer, belly dancer extraordinaire, Kiki Noir, will perform alongside flamboyant French artist Hersh Dagmarr, heavenly Hungarian drag queen, Candy Heals, hand-balance and burlesque marvel, Judit Circus, and many more. Book early to bag your ticket for just £79.50.

Good Ship Comedy NYE Special feat. Michael Akadiri

@ Swimmers at the Grafton on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 20:00 - 22:15

See in 2026 with a smile at The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms. The legendary North London pub transforms into a comedy club this New Year's Eve, welcoming big-names and emerging talent to the stage.

Your host Alexander Bennett will guide you through side-splitting sets from Comedy Central star, Michael Akadiri, BBC New Comedy Award Finalist, Jin Hao Li, and West End New Act of the Year, Shalaka Kurup. Grab your ticket to a whole lotta laughs from just £27.15.

New Year's Eve Comedy in Clapham

@ Infernos on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 20:00 - 22:00

Get down to Clapham's Infernos this New Year's Eve to say goodbye to 2025 with a smile on your face. Roast Battle star Bobby Mair, Black Comedy Award nominee Jason Patterson and outspoken Irish comic Mary Bourke are taking to the stage for a laugh-a-minute celebration.

Once the standup stops, get yourself under the glitterballs for DJs and dancing until the early hours. Tickets to the comedy are just £22, but for an extra tenner you can stick around post show to party 'til 4am.