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Jason Byrne celebrates three decades of stand-up with his 30 Years Byrning UK tour.

Jason Byrne celebrates 30 years with Yorkshire shows – get tickets
Comedy favourite Jason Byrne is bringing his 30th anniversary tour to Sheffield, Harrogate, Huddersfield and Leeds – with some familiar Yorkshire faces waiting...

Phoenix Nights cast reunion show coming to Scarboroug Spa on Saturday, October 10.

BUY TICKETS: Phoenix Nights cast to reunite at Scarborough Spa

Phoenix Nights reunion show at Sheffield City Hall on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

BUY TICKETS: Phoenix Nights cast to reunite at Sheffield City Hall

Peter Kay will perform four extra charity shows in Cardiff, Hull, Brighton and Blackpool

Ad Feature TICKETS ALERT: Peter Kay adds extra shows and he’s heading this way

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Chris Cantrill. Picture: Rebecca Need-Menear.

'The only job where you don't pay attention to the Foo Fighters soundchecking'

The York Mystery Plays in 2018. Credit: Flickr: Mike Bean

The medieval Yorkshire custom which only happens once every four years

Russell Howard will be topping the bill at York Comedy Festival.

York Comedy Festival to return for 2026 as huge names announced

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

The cast of "A Man Walks into a Bra"

Comedy on tap as Lindrick Players present "A Man Walks Into a Bra!"

Steve Bracknall

Steve Bracknall to open pop-up Royal Oak FC store in Meadowhall

From music and comedy to kids' adventures - there's something for everyone still to come to the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds this year.

What's still to come to the First Direct Bank Arena this year?

The Last Laugh re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes, starring Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe, Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper and Simon Cartwright as Bob Monkhouse.

The Last Laugh: Poignant show is sentimentally brilliant rib-tickler

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Z

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

Sky Cinema has offered audiences a first glimpse of the much-anticipated Christmas extravaganza Tinsel Town starring the Emmy Award-winning Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor, 24) and actress, writer and producer Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, JoJo Rabbit) in the lead roles. Image Credit @Sky UK. Photographer: Matt Squire

Tinsel Town: First look at new Christmas film shot in Yorkshire

Eric Idle to tour the United Kingdom with new show in 2025

Comedian and band leader for James Corden, Reggie Watts, is one of a number of new performers added to Truck Festival's 2025 bill.

Truck Festival 2025 reveal new names joining this year’s line-up

Dom Joly is set to bring his memorable characters to stages across the UK in 2025.

Dom Joly set to revive Trigger Happy TV for 25th anniversary tour

A 102-year-old lady skydiving with an instructor

Top 3 quirky and heart-warming Caught on Camera episodes
Discover Best Viral Videos, UK Extreme Weather and hilarious doorbell camera footage on Shots! TV.
Shannon Weir

From Peter Kay's celebrated return to stand up to welcome returns of Rhys Darby and Richard Herring, here's our picks of the comedy tours already announced for 2025.

25 comedy tours taking place across the UK in 2025

Deadpool and Wolverine voted number one most popular film of 2024

Films fans can't wait to watch in 2025 - and top films of 2024, study

Greg Davies and Bridget Christie have been announced at the comedy headliners at Latitude Festival 2025.

Full list of comedians confirmed for Latitude 2025

Temple Newsam Food Festival.

Temple Newsam: Yorkshire house to host first food festival in 2025

Suit you! The tailors and many more beloved characters from 'The Fast Show' are set to tour the United Kingdom in late 2025.

The Fast Show: legendary 90s sketch show set to tour the UK in 2025

Sara Pascoe has announced her first UK tour is set to take place for the first time since 2022.

Sara Pascoe announces huge UK comedy tour throughout 2025 and 2026

TheWombats

Ad Feature PREVIEW: The Wombats to rock Leeds and Hull following new album

Paul Chowdhry

Ad Feature British Indian comedian Paul Chowdhry is heading this way

Ticketmaster's State of Play report had some interesting facts about what type of humour works well in different areas of the United Kingdom.

What style of humours resonates more with what UK regions?

Halloween costume trends for 2024 and where to buy them

Best Halloween costumes trends for 2024 and where to buy them

John Bishop has announced a new series of shows for 2025 to celebrate his 25th anniversary in comedy.

John Bishop announces UK tour to celebrate his 25th anniversary
Not content with touring currently, John Bishop announces plans for his 25th year in comedy for 2025
Benjamin Jackson

Like it or not, pantomime season has arrived - but what is the history of the polarising artform we've come to love and/or loathe this time of year?

Explainer The complete history of pantomimes and their origins

Ricky Gervais has announced a series of UK tour dates throughout 2024 and 2025 as part of the filming for his new Netflix special, “Morality.”

Ricky Gervais announces new stand-up tour, "Morality" for 2024 & 2025

A study of 2,000 fans to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the hit US comedy revealed some of the most iconic scenes from the show, featuring the antics of roommates and neighbours Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandler

Top Friends moments revealed as show celebrates 30-year anniversary

Impressionist John Culshaw brings his sell out Edinburgh Fringe show "Imposter Syndrome" to venues across the United Kingdom in early 2025.

Impressionist John Culshaw announces tour of Fringe show for 2025

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

[L-R] Mo Gilligan, Katherine Ryan and Clinton Baptiste are just some of the names passing through Yorkshire before the end of 2024; here's where to catch them performing.

19 of the biggest comedy shows coming to Yorkshire this year

First TV Dinners pop-up restaurant opens in London

2024 Mayor for London candidate Count Binface continues his political rallies across the UK this September, promising to Make Earth Great Again (Credit: Provided)

Count Binface continues his to make earth great again this September

Finn Forster.

Comedy and musical variety heads to County Durham

Tramlines fans will be entertained by music superstars including Paulo Nutini, Jamie T, Snow Patrol, Tom Grennan, The Human League and Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Ad Feature WIN Tramlines Festival 2024 weekend tickets

Musician Self Esteem supports Red Nose Day 2024 by wearing one of the new plastic-free, recyclable and plant-based Noses (Photo by Rebecca Naen/Comic Relief)

This is when Red Nose Day 2024 takes place and where to buy red noses

Henry Normal and Nigel Planer are coming to Pocklington Arts Centre.

Comedian Nigel Planer to star at Pocklington Arts Centre

My First Time: Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis points out how to stay outrageously funny in exclusive chat with Graham Walker

Ad Feature Keith Lemon star Leigh Francis staying outrageously funny in Yorkshire

The Wardrobe in Leeds

New Year's at The Wardrobe, Leeds: Start time, line up and how to get tickets

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.

Breaking 'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

Jim Moir illustrates members of the public at the seaside

Comedian surprises seaside-goers by illustrating members of the public

Viggo Venn is the winner of Britain’s Got Talent. (YouTube)

Britain’s Got Talent 2023: Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn wins

BBC iPlayer is set to release 11 short comedy films, including one directed by comedian Ricky Gervais. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ricky Gervais to direct short comedy film for BBC

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Breaking Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Breaking Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

Breaking Barry Humphries rushed to hospital in serious condition

Tony Robinson is best known for playing Balrick in Blackadder

Blackadder star Tony Robinson teases return of legendary comedy

The Inbetweeners star says revival would be ‘sad and pathetic’

Micky Flanagan’s If Ever We Needed It tour will take place soon

Micky Flanagan announces extra UK tour dates - how to get tickets

Micky Flanagan has announced a UK and Ireland comeback tour

Comedian Micky Flanagan announces new UK tour - how to get tickets

Fans of Parks and Recreation were treated to an impromptu reunion as Amy Poehler joined former castmate Aubrey Plaza during this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (Credit: NBCUniversal)

Parks and Recreation fans joyous over reunion on recent SNL episode

BBC Christmas Day schedule: What’s on TV - including Songs of Praise

Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series. Picture: Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP.

Yorkshire film and TV productions earn nominations in the Golden Globes

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