Venue 515
Monkey Barrel Comedy
9-12 Blair Street, EH1 1QR
Venue website: monkeybarrelcomedy.com — for directions, access and food & drink. Fringe tickets are booked from each show’s page.
'Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and described as “a year-round Edinburgh institution” (The List), the club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024.
"Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there’s something in the water, and I can't stop drinking it!" (Sam Campbell) “What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)
Accessibility
Limited access to some parts of venue site, Wheelchair accessible toilet, No reserved accessible parking, No on street blue badge parking, Assistance dogs welcome in all areas. MB1 is accessible via a ramp over a couple of stairs at street level. Not suitable for all wheelchairs, so please contact the venue for further details
Eat & drink nearby
What’s on at Monkey Barrel Comedy — Fringe 2026
Glenn Moore: Work in Progress · Comedy · £10
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Stuart McPherson and Stephen Buchanan: Work in Progress · Comedy · £5–£7
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Bella Hull: Mad Cow Disease · Comedy · £9–£16
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Phil Ellis: Bath Mat · Comedy · £10–£17
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Daniel Foxx: How Lovely. · Comedy · £15–£16
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Gareth Waugh: Is Pepsi OK? · Comedy · £8–£15
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Ed Night: We'll Be Alright, Darling · Comedy · £8–£14
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Jonno: Here Comes Mr Funny · Comedy · £8–£14
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Kate Dolan: Trout · Comedy · £9–£14
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Sarah Roberts: Scary Movie 7 · Comedy · £7–£13
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Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All · Comedy · £9–£16
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Finlay Christie: Champagne Casanova · Comedy · £7–£13
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Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage · Comedy · £9–£13
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James Acaster · Comedy · £17
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Chris Forbes: Father Christmas · Comedy · £8–£13
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Sofie Hagen – I Think Some of This Is My Fault · Comedy · £7–£14
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Tom Cashman: NPC (Nearly Proficient Comedian) · Comedy · £10–£15
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Celya AB: We Must Stop Meeting Like This · Comedy · £8–£15
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Marc Jennings: If & When · Comedy · £7–£15
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Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? · Comedy · £8–£15
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Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material) · Comedy · £11
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Tatty Macleod: Things My Mother Did (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Rachel Galvo: Work in Progress · Comedy · £12
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John-Luke Roberts: What I Talk About When I Run About, Talking · Comedy · £8–£14
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Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (Work in Progress) · Comedy · £10
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Eric Rushton: Could Well Be In · Comedy · £9–£15
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Phil Wang: UH OH · Comedy · £15–£17
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Lara Ricote: INKLING · Comedy · £9–£15
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Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then Bedtime · Comedy · £10–£17
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Geoffrey Asmus: Patriautism · Comedy · £10–£14
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Bridget Christie: Work in Progress · Comedy · £12
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Lou Wall: Where Are All The Tall Grandmas? · Comedy · £9–£15
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Vittorio Angelone: Off the Cuff · Comedy · £15
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Roger O'Sullivan: Divil May Cry · Comedy · £11–£13
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Piggy Time · Comedy · £10
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Christian Brighty: Outlord (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase · Comedy · £5
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Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz · Comedy · £16–£17
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Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? · Comedy · £15
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Holy Shit Improv · Comedy · £12.5–£13.5
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The Big Show: Monkey Barrel Comedy's Fringe Showcase! · Comedy · £14–£16
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Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man · Comedy · £15
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Top of the Kochs: Karaoke with Olga Koch · Events · Free
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society · Comedy · £8.5
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Joz Norris and John-Luke Roberts are Barry and Tony in The Baritones · Comedy · £13
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Take Your Shoes Off Live Podcast · Comedy · £10
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The No Crowdwork Show · Comedy · £8
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Mr Chonkers: Work in Chonkers · Comedy · £10
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Mr Chonkers: Work in Chonkers · Comedy · £10
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Morgan Rees: What a Bummer (Tour Warm-Up) · Comedy · £11
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Welcome To Hell LIVE with Daniel Foxx and Dane Buckley · Comedy · £15
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Old Rope · Comedy · £12
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CLONG · Comedy · £10
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Zoe Coombs Marr: Busy Club (Work in Progress) · Comedy · £9
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Serena Terry: Factory Settings · Comedy · £15
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I've Had A Rosé, Let's Talk About Feelings: Live! · Comedy · £8
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Chris Cantrill: Rewilding · Comedy · £13
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Paddy Young Presents: A Night with the Stars · Comedy · £17
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Siblings and Family Friends · Comedy · £13
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People I Consider Comedians · Comedy · £10
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RODEO! · Comedy · £10
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Roast Battle Allstars · Comedy · £10
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Grubby Little Mitts: Late Night 70s Game Show (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Daniel Foxx: How Lovely. · Comedy · £15
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Free for All · Comedy · Free
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Late Night Comedy Rave · Comedy · £10
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Catherine Bohart: Work in Progress · Comedy · £10–£12
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Sam Nicoresti: And For My Next Trick [WIP] · Comedy · £10
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Phil Ellis: Bath Mat · Comedy · £16–£17
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Ayoade Bamgboye: Small Talk (WIP + Q&A) · Comedy · £10
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Stuart Laws as Michael Caine Doing Something For An Hour MB · Comedy · £12
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BudPod Live! · Comedy · £10
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John-Luke Roberts: Sunday Lates · Comedy · £13
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Sarah Keyworth: Work in Progress · Comedy · £12
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Rose Matafeo: Work in Progress Morning Hour · Comedy · £8
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Krystal Evans: I'm Gonna Die in a Ditch (WIP) · Comedy · £8
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Helen Bauer: Working and God Willing Progressing (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll · Comedy · £13–£15
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Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage · Comedy · £11
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Graham and Steen · Comedy · £14
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Cody Dahler Presents: The Truth (In My Opinion) LIVE! · Comedy · £15
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Sofar Comedy · Comedy · £14
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Comedians Pub Games and Beer Mat Flipping · Comedy · £13
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Adam & Alex's Indie Supergroup: LIVE! · Comedy · £8
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John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills · Comedy · £16–£17
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Ayo Adenekan: Homeland Insecurity · Comedy · £11
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Jamali Maddix: Work in Progress · Comedy · £12
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Tom Cashman: NPC (Nearly Proficient Comedian) · Comedy · £13
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Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material) · Comedy · £11
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Stand Up For Palestine · Comedy · £15
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Lil Wenker in Ronny Eucalitto's Love Hour Live · Comedy · £10
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Esther Manito: Ranting Queen (Work in Progress) · Comedy · £10
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Harriet Kemsley: Floozy (Work in Progress) · Comedy · £12
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Andrew O'Neill: A Short, Aggressive Lecture On Krill. Then Jokes · Comedy · £10
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Sofar Comedy · Comedy · £14
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Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts · Comedy · £12
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Daniel Sloss with David McIntosh Jr: Origin Story Podcast – Late & Live (Special Guest) · Comedy · £15
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The Battered Book Club · Comedy · £10
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Amy Matthews: Definitions of Toast · Comedy · £14
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MOVIE x4 with Tom Lawrinson and Sam O'leary · Comedy · £16
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Horatio Gould's: Weekend at Dad's · Comedy · £17
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Laurie Luxe: Scold (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Abby Wambaugh: Another World Is Possible (A WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Finlay Christie: Champagne Casanova · Comedy · £13
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Fatiha El-Ghorri: Cockney Stacking Doll · Comedy · £15
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MBC SOUNDSYSTEM: Indie Karaoke Party with Liam Withnail · Music · Free
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Flo & Joan: With Feeling (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Gareth Waugh: Is Pepsi OK? · Comedy · £15
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Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage · Comedy · £11–£13
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Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All · Comedy · £16
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Bella Hull: Mad Cow Disease · Comedy · £14
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TONSIL HOCKEY: Live in Edinburgh · Comedy · £12
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Flo & Joan: With Feeling (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Frankie Monroe: A Show for Babies · Children's Shows · £10
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In the Doghouse with Frankie Monroe · Comedy · £12
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Josie Long: Florida panther sits beside last remaining tree in massive cleared field alone (but good vibes actually) (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All · Comedy · £14
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The Silver Lining with Gianmarco Soresi · Comedy · £17
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Lachlan Werner: Sleeper Hit (WIP) · Comedy · £10
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Joke Exploder · Comedy · £5
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Lorna Rose Treen: Work in Progress · Comedy · £10
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Ari Eldjárn: The Icelander's Guide to Europe · Comedy · £16
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800 Pound Gorilla Alumni Showcase · Comedy · £10
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Stepdads: The Stepdads Les Mis (And More) · Comedy · £15
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The Night Sisters · Comedy · £10
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Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra... · Comedy · £13
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Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 – There's No Bloke Without Fire · Comedy · £17
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Chris Cantrill: Rewilding · Comedy · £15
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Nu Metal Karaoke · Comedy · £5
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LMAOF (for OF.TV) · Comedy · £5
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