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Comedy

Black and white portraits of comedians John Kearns, Susie McCabe and Mark Nelson.

Aberdeen Stages Set For More Comedy with McCabe, Nelson and Kearns

Three comics with very different styles bring new stand-up shows to the Granite City in 2026.

Portraits of Yuriko Kotani, Bridget Christie, Joe McTernan and Daniel Petrie in red, yellow, black and blue filters.

Aberdeen Comedy Festival Pairs the Strange With the Familiar

Two weeks of stand-up, sketch and surreal game shows take over the city.

Sid Ozalid with a sock puppet and banana hat in front of green spiral background.

Sid Ozalid Returns to Aberdeen with Socks, Rhymes and Nonsense

A surreal, family-friendly show shaped by recovery and decades of performance.

The five comedians holding Aberdeen Comedy Festival sign, smiling in front of bold red and black backdrop.

Comedy Takes Centre Stage Across Aberdeen This Autumn

A big festival comeback puts comedy at the heart of the city.

Stylised image of Jane McCarry and Mark Cox smiling, in character as Isa and Tam from Still Game

Tam and Isa Revisit Craiglang for One-Night Aberdeen Show

Mark Cox and Jane McCarry share memories, behind-the-scenes chat and banter at Aberdeen Arts Centre.

Comedian Vittorio Angelone stares ahead, finger raised to lips, set against a bold red background.

Vittorio Angelone Brings His Sharp-Tongued Stand-Up to Aberdeen

Fast-rising Belfast-born comedian brings his new stand-up tour to the Tivoli Theatre

Scott Bennett lies among toys, cables and gadgets, looking overwhelmed in promo shot for his show STUFF.

Scott Bennett Brings His STUFF to the Lemon Tree in March 2026

A sharp, reflective comedy about clutter, connection and the difficulty of letting things go.