The International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden is Comedy Carnival’s flagship weekly showcase. Since 2004, this sharp-edged club night has delivered bold and uncensored stand-up from Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees, TV regulars, and touring comics from around the world. Each show features a rotating lineup of three to four acts, balancing established names with breakout voices, making every weekend feel fresh. The atmosphere is high-energy yet intimate. A late bar stays open until 11 pm, and guests regularly praise the smooth organisation, on-time starts, and consistently strong curation. Whether you're a comedy fan or simply looking for a lively night out in London, this Covent Garden staple hits the mark.
Show timings for International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
The Covent Garden venue sits within the Seven Dials Club, converted to host stand-up shows for roughly 150 seated guests. Opened as part of Comedy Carnival’s expansion, it combines modern club design with flexible seating. While not a historic theatre per se, its location at 42 Earlham Street places it in the heart of London’s iconic theatre district, steps from major West End stages. The club has consistently hosted high-quality comedy events and is celebrated in local guides like Time Out and DesignMyNight.
Available facilities: bar, restrooms
The show is strictly for children aged 18 years and above.
The show is playing at the Covent Garden's Comedy Club in London.
Comedy shows are held Thursday to Saturday, with the flagship International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden every Friday and Saturday night.
It’s a weekly comedy showcase featuring award-winning international comedians, TV stars, and rising talent performing bold, uncensored stand-up.
The running time is 2 hours for each show.
The line-up of comedy performers include Pete Gionis, Steve Williams, Josh Baulf, Peter Brush, Gbemi Oladipo, Francis Foster, Mary Bourke, Dinesh Nathan, Alan Francis, Michael Odewale, Allyson June Smith, Slim, Russell Hicks, Jason Patterson, Bobby Mair and Scott Capurro.
Comedy Carnival is unapologetic and uncensored, viewer's discretion is advised.
No open-mic slots, only professional comedians. Occasional shorter spots available for experienced acts on Thursdays via application.