Best comedians and comedy shows touring the UK in 2025 – and how to get tickets

Luckily for you, there are a huge line-up of star-studded comedians touring the UK in 2025.

Some of them, like Taskmaster host Greg Davies, are back on stage for the first time in years, while others are still going with shows that have been on since 2022 – all bow to Peter Kay.

But whether it's Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe or even Pete Davidson you're planning to see, all these comedians have committed themselves to traversing the entire country with their shows, so you won't have to travel far between them.

Plus, all the shows below have tickets still available, so let's stop joking around and show you what the new year has to offer.

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Comedians on UK tours at a glance

• Peter Kay
• Greg Davies
• Rob Beckett
• Chris McCausland
• An Evening with the Fast Show
• John Bishop
• Jimmy Carr
• Jason Manford
• Harry Hill
• Ardal O'Hanlon
• Dara Ó Briain
• Josh Widdicombe
• The Wittering Whitehalls
• Jenny Eclair
• Al Murray
• Alan Davies
• Chris Ramsey
• Eric Idle
• Rhod Gilbert
• Pete Davidson
• Judi Love
• Chloe Petts
• Ricky Gervais

What comedians are touring the UK in 2025?

Ricky Gervais, Mortality

• 1st Sep – 4th Dec 2025

After Life and The Office creator Ricky Gervais is heading on a new tour this winter: Mortality. Following the show's announcement, Gervais said: “We’re all gonna die, may as well have a laugh about it. Mortality looks at the absurdities of life. And death. Bring it on.”

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Eric Idle, Always Look On the Bright Side of Life LIVE!

• 10th – 27th Sep 2025

After huge success in Australia and New Zealand, Eric Idle is bringing his brilliant one-man musical to the UK. Always Look On the Bright Side of Life LIVE! sees Idle joined by The Virtual Band to bring audiences an evening of singalongs, reminiscences, rare footage, humour, and "one fart joke."

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Babatunde Aleshe, High Expectations

Following a sold-out debut tour in 2024, Babatunde Aleshe's new tour "guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show".

• 10th Sep – 30th Nov 2025

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Ardal O'Hanlon, Not Himself

• 11th Sep 2025 – 29th Nov 2025

Death in Paradise, Father Ted, Derry Girls – what can't Ardal O'Hanlon wow us with? Now, the Irish comedian is going back on the road to tour the UK and Ireland with the Not Himself tour.

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Josh Widdicombe, Not My Cup of Tea

• 14th Sep 2025 – 16th May 2026

Josh Widdicombe's gripes and on-point observations will be hitting UK venues in September with the new show Not My Cup of Tea. According to the comedian, we can expect the show to be "shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea".

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Alan Davies, Think Ahead

• 19th Sep – 21st Nov 2025

Comedian Alan Davies is heading on his first stand-up tour in a decade. The QI, Jonathan Creek and – throwback alert – Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging star will be embarking on a tour of 27 venues across the UK this autumn, with his new show Think Ahead.

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Harry Hill, New Bits & Greatest Hits

• Until 21st Sep 2025

After Harry Hill's TV Burp got a surprising (and well-deserved) amount of attention on X last year, it's so exciting to see the beloved comedian back on the road to celebrate turning 60. Looking back on his life and career, Hill is set to reunite with iconic figures of his past (AKA the Knitted Character) while also offering new insight into the "hot topics of the day", all wrapped up in immense silliness.

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Jenny Eclair, Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live!

• 24th Sep – 21st Nov 2025

Taskmaster alumni and Loose Women star Jenny Eclair is back with a new nationwide tour, covering everything from punk poetry to eating disorders to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award.

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Pete Davidson on tour

Pete Davidson is coming to this side of the pond for just three in London, Belfast and Dublin. There are many different projects that people know Pete Davidson from, whether it's horror movie Bodies Bodies Bodies, Saturday Night Live or The King of Staten Island, and now he's heading this way.

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The Whittering Whitehalls, Barely Alive

• 8th Oct – 29th Nov 2025

Jack Whitehall's much-loved parents Michael and Hilary Whitehall are bringing their best rants and banter to venues across the UK for live recordings of their podcast: Barely Alive.

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An Evening with the Fast Show

• 3rd Nov 2025 – 23rd Nov 2025

Following the success of their 30th anniversary tour in 2024, The Fast Show cast are reuniting once again for a run of live shows in 2025. Taking to the stage in November are co-creators Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse alongside Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams.

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John Bishop, 25 Years of Stand Up

• Until 8th Nov 2025

Doctor Who alumni John Bishop is actually heading on two tours in 2025. First, he's finishing the Back At It tour, which first began in March 2024, before heading out in October for a very special 25 Years of Comedy tour, which will celebrate his renowned career.

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Jason Manford, A Manford All Seasons

• Until 29th Nov 2025

Jason Manf0rd has added dozens of extra dates to his A Manford of All Seasons tour, taking the show up to November 2025. Whether you know the comedian for his jokes, West End accolades or hosting duties, you won't want to miss him live.

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Jimmy Carr, Laughs Funny

• Until 19th Dec 2025

Jimmy Carr will continue his Laughs Funny show into 2025, marking the first time the comedian has toured arenas in the UK and Ireland. The show delves back into Carr's signature brand of "outrageous comedy" and "deadpan delivery" and will include welcoming special guests to the stage.

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Al Murray, All You Need Is Guv

• 9th Jan – 16th Oct 2026

After selling out 138 dates on his last tour, the Pub Landlord is ready for another go around the UK. This time, his show All You Need Is Guv is promising "a much-needed truth tonic for these whacked out and troubled times".

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Chloe Petts, Big Naturals

• 25th Jan – 14th Feb 2026

Chloe Petts is heading on her brand-new Big Naturals tour in 2026, in it "she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word".

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Chris Ramsey, Here, Man!

• 8th Feb – 26th Apr 2026

Here, Man! Is the highly-anticipated follow-up to Chris Ramsey's last sell-out tour 2020 – performed post-Covid – and brings back the comedian and podcast host's trademark high energy and off-the-cuff comments.

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Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

• Until 12th Feb 2026

Rhod Gilbert had added dozens of extra dates to his tour, Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit. First announced back in 2023, this is Gilbert's first tour since receiving cancer treatment and is all about his journey of ups and downs.

As he said when the tour was first announced: "When life gives you lemons, you have to squeeze them 'til the comedy juice flows, so prepare for some dark but funny s***."

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Judi Love, All About The Love

• 12th Feb – 19th Jun 2026

Known for her brutal honesty and insight, Judi Love is prepping for another show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling parenting, work, and everyday life.

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Peter Kay Live

• Until 21st Feb 2026

Yes, the man, the myth, the legend Peter Kay is still touring. After kicking off his come-back tour in December 2022, the Car Share comedian has added yet more dates, taking his show well into 2026. If you still want the chance to see him live, you can try your hand at Ticketmaster, or we'd recommend checking out Seat Unique's hospitality tickets, which are available from £120.

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Greg Davies, Full Fat Legend

• Until 25th Mar 2026

The Taskmaster himself is back on tour this year for the first time since You Magnificent Beast in 2018. His new show, Full Fat Legend, is therefore set to be a big one. Most of the general sale tickets for 2025 have sold out, but there is still space for 2026 and once again hospitality is a great option.

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Dara Ó Briain, Re:Creation

• Until 28th Mar 2026

After the huge success of his last tour, So, Where Were We? Dara Ó Briain's new show Re:Creation sees the comedian back at what he does best: "Standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience."

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Rob Beckett, Giraffe

• Until 18th Apr 2026

Rob Beckett's cheeky brand of observational comedy is primed and ready for you in his new show Giraffe. In the run up, the comedian has said his expectations of himself are to "put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking" and for us are to "leave the gig happier than when you arrived".

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Chris McCausland, Yonks!

• Until 18th May 2026

Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland is clearly celebrating his glitterball win with a two-year comedy tour around the UK. His new show, Yonks! has seen phenomenal demand with most shows already sold out for the year. But, we're sure you'll find some if you root around on Ticketmaster.

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