• Extra dates added for Dara O'Briain's 2012 Ireland tour Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer Irish funny man Dara O Briain is Live at the Marquee in June and returns to Dublin's Vicar Street in July. Extra dates for ‘Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer’ have been added to his 2012 tour due to phenomenal demand. In 2010, the Irish-born,..... more
  • Jimeoin live at Dublin’s Vicar Street in November Jimeoin Stand-up comedian Jimeoin is known and loved by audiences worldwide for his brilliant wit and razor-sharp take on the absurdities of everyday life. He is live at Vicar Street in Dublin on Saturday, November 3rd. Jimeoin left his native Northern..... more
  • Best comedy venues in Dublin Vicar Street Whether you’re a visitor to Dublin in search of that famous Irish wit, or a seasoned Dub looking for a night’s entertainment, the comedy club is a good option, and can be surprisingly inexpensive if you go easy on the drink. Dublin’s comedy scene..... more
  • John Bishop adds extra Dublin show this autumn English comedian John Bishop will perform at the O2 in Dublin on November 7th and 9th as part of his Rollercoaster Tour that kicks off this September in the UK. Due to demand, an extra show has been added for November 10th. The demand for more dates..... more
  • Rhod Gilbert live in Dublin this October Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling DVDs, multi-award winning Welsh comedy sensation Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show. Catch Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo this October in..... more
  • Des Bishop on tour in 2012 Combining his love of hip-hop, strong jokes, audience participation and a newfound passion for drumming, Irish-American comedian Des Bishop has fun with wordplay in his brand new standup show, Des Bishop Likes to Bang, coming to venues across..... more
  • Stewart Francis live at Vicar Street this June Internationally acclaimed Canadian comic Stewart Francis brings his particular brand of deadpan comedy to Dublin’s Vicar Street Saturday, June 9th with his live show Outstanding in His Field.An accomplished actor, writer and comedian - with a reputa..... more
  • Bill Bailey live in Dublin for one night only this May English actor, musician and comedian extraordinaire Bill Bailey is in Dublin for a special show on May 31st at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, formerly (and preferably) known as the Grand Canal Theatre.The legendary wide-eyed, wild-haired Bill Bailey..... more

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From café comedy hours to big-venue standup, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a night of side-splitting entertainment brought to you by top Irish and international comedy acts.

If you’re looking for a bit of a laugh, check out our comedy listings for upcoming gigs in venues across Ireland. You can browse our listings by county for dates, times and venue details. You can also check out our features for a more detailed look at some of the best and funniest comedy gigs and festivals heading your way.

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