A free night of stand-up comedy featuring exciting up-and-coming talent from across Scotland, plus big name pros trying out new material.

Every 1st, 3rd and (occasional) 5th Monday of the month get yourselves down to Blackfriars Basement for the legendary CRAICFRIARS COMEDY OPEN MIC (formerly Tennent’s Laughter Lounge), a totally free night of stand-up comedy featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent from across the country, plus the occasional big name pro trying out new material.

Our resident host and co-founder is Paddy Linton, a stand-up comedian from Blackhill, Glasgow. Paddy mixes storytelling from his working class upbringing with observations about Glasgow’s leafier suburbs. His impressive stand-up skills have fast become highly in demand at some of the best comedy shows in the country. He also co-runs the hugely popular quiz and gong shows at Blackfriars. In March 2025 he was chosen to open for Darren Connell at Glasgow’s legendary King’s Theatre. In August 2026 he will be bringing his solo show ‘Paddy Issues’ to the Edinburgh Fringe.

"He went up and smashed it... it was genuinely exciting watching him from the back and it made me remember why I love this." - Darren Connell

“Instantly likeable and effortlessly funny.” – Comedy Dundee

“Got people on side immediately” – The Stand

Just want to watch? All are welcome free of charge, but please respect the show: during performances please be seated and don’t talk or heckle. You’re welcome to arrive late or leave early, just so long as you take/leave your seats as quietly as possible.

Interested in performing? Sign-up for each show opens from Tuesday the week before, message the Jesters Comedy Nights FB page and 5 minute slots will be allocated on a mainly first come, first serve basis. Attempts to sign-up at the wrong time, for longer spots or via the wrong channels will be ignored.

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