The big show: Friday

Join us every Friday for THE BIG SHOW, our award-winning weekend stand-up showcases, featuring a selection of top comedy talent.

The Big Show has a different line-up every weekend - including a selection of outstanding local and touring comedians - so no two shows are the same.

Shows at 7pm & 9pm.

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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Tickets

7pm: (1hr 20mins): £15 per person. £13 for Students.

9pm: (1hr 45mins incl. Interval): £18 per person.

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 at least 1 hour before every show everyday. 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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