Free for all

We want to give open spots and pros alike a night to be able to turn up and just do 5 without booking in with us weeks before. Instead, you just need to register in person between 7pm and 8pm.

There will be no breaks. Full-on, no holds barred live comedy for anyone and everyone. Table service throughout the show. Barrel Bar upstairs open until 1am. If you are in the room and your name is called, you have 5 mins - no questions asked! If you’re not in the room, you miss out.

It’s going to be loose and fun and quick! Think gong show without the gong ...just the dulcet tones of The Fratellis to tell you when your 5 mins is up!

Come join the fun, either on stage or in the safe sanctuary of our wonderful audience.

Tickets

Doors Open at 19:00 - Completely Free - Unreserved Seating - Table Service throughout the show.

8pm (Approx 11pm finish)

Free Entry (Unticketed)

Monkey barrel comedy

Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions.

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. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch.

5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor 4.7★★★★ Google 4.5★★★★ Facebook

“What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)

“Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell)

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Further info

Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts.

Suitability: 16+ (Guideline). Under 18s must be out of the venue by 11pm and under 16s must be out of the venue by 10pm due to licensing laws.

Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions.

Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information.

Drinks & more

Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits.

Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat.

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