After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Fresh Prince of Kildare’ is the debut tour show from Irish comedy sensation Peter Flanagan. An hour of impeccably funny, personal comedy from a rising Irish talent.  In this blisteringly funny hour, Peter meditates on his upbringing in his deeply conservative home of Kildare, his move to the melting pot of East London, and the year of bad dates, booze and meditation that followed.  With over 100,000 followers and millions of views online, his whip-smart writing and deeply personal, hilarious stories have landed him headline performances at the top clubs and festivals around the world. Now embarking on a UK, Ireland and European tour.

"(I have no idea what to write for this) I'm basically returning after a year break from touring to give my ill informed opinions on of the craziest years in recent history. - Colin Geddis

2for1 Pizza at Nonna Said when attending Rob Thomas insists hes happy. His face disagrees. His vibe disagrees. Even his own material disagrees. Still, hes doing his best to be a top-tier husband, father and functioning adult despite the wife, kid and entirely his own melodramatics. After supporting some of the UKs biggest comedy heavyweights (Paul Smith, Troy Hawke, Adam Rowe & more), Rob finally unleashes his debut tour. Youll know him as the host of Another One Podcast, a guest on Have A Word and Green Room, and from the millions whove watched him online instead of doing something productive. Honest, hilarious and wonderfully chaoticdont miss your chance to see Rob live.

Youve seen him online! Now, come and witness, in the flesh, Raymond Mearns, described by Frankie Boyle as an improvisational genius. A brilliant show of fresh and funny stand-up comedy, where he works the crowd, and creates unique comedy narratives around their lives. Some will get roasted, but nobody gets burned, in this blisteringly funny hour of pure, in the moment, stand-up comedy.

Glasgow's loudest, proudest da is back from the dead... and this time he's front and centre in a live show you wont forget... flying solo without his daft boy. Glesga Da (aka Raymond Mearns) has dusted himself off and is turning up the volume for a night of unfiltered, no-holds-barred comedy at Blackfriars. Expect razor-sharp wit, rapid-fire banter and non-stop audience interaction: you ask, he answers - but in Glesga Da style. From rants about everyday life, the NHS, car finance, to deep dives into politics and pop culture: no topic is off limits. Hell drag you in, challenge you, roast you (lovingly), and leave you in stitches. Come ready to shout out, laugh loud, and maybe... even be part of the show yourself.

Iain Connell: Work In Progress Come and see the Face of Sharp Sand sprinkle the seeds of his brand new stand-up show. Blackfriars Basement//Thursday 14th May//Doors 1930

Join us in our iconic pub quiz hosted by Scottish comedy legends Paddy Linton, Jack Traynor, Peter Bell and special guest comedians! Running weekly every Tuesday night at 8pm you'll be in for the most random, laugh filled evening of your life! Traditional pub quiz rounds mixed in comedy and some curveballs. Cash prize is a whopping £100! Be prepared to get roasted and join in!

Big Duffy and The Goods are taking over every Sunday afternoon for their weekly Live music sessions. Playing everything from the classics, rock n roll to country it's the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon.

Humanity. A bold experiment, a grand design, the so-called pinnacle of creation. On paper, flawless. In reality? A bin fire with opposable thumbs. Enter the Pirate Kingex-wrestler, biker, and Glaswegian antihero with a god-sized chip on his shoulder and a broken Pint glass of cynicism sharpened for the occasion. This is not polite comedy. This is a full-scale audit of the human raceour stupidity, our vanities, our desperate need to invent things like TikTok and gender reveal parties. At the same time, we cant even recycle properly. Gallows humour, filthy truths, blasphemous jabs, and the occasional philosophical gut punchits all here, delivered with the dry, cutting voice of a man whos seen too much and doesnt give a toss about sparing your feelings. People: great idea, poorly executed. Come witness the mess weve made of ourselves, bathe in the stupidity of your own species.

The Roast of The World Cup Blackfriars Basement is proud to present some of the greatest comedians from around the world competing for laughs, fighting for their countries honour and undoubtedly unleashing some offensive humour on the other nations. Hosted by the greatest front two since Craig Leven played with no strikers, Paddy Linton & Jack Traynor. Representing Scotland we have a midfield general who isn't afraid to leave a trailing leg in...Mark Nelson. We've heard rumours she's making her entrance on the back Wayne Gretzky, its Canadian laugh machine...Kate Hammer. We love the next act but due to him pulling on the colours of his country, England, we will definitely be booing Kai Humphries. USA USA USA USA USA...yeah thats right they are here and have the deadly on the mic Krystal Evans fighting their corner. Next up it's Qatar, wait did they actually qualify? WTF?! Anyway Tia Boyd will be taking up the battle for the homeland. More comedians to be added once the Playoffs are completed. Blackfriars Basement//Wednesday 10th June//Doors 1930

CeeKay Brown is a half-French half-American comedian. Her new solo hour is a story of surviving the odds, composed of her most cringe-worthy moments from the time she had her underwear stolen by a dog, to having her nose broken three times, to becoming a step grandmother. Sound familiar? She hopes not!

Fresh off the back of his smash-hit 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show Grenade which sold out its entire run, earned a Best Show nomination, and racked up glowing 4- and 5-star reviews Harry Stachini returns with his brand-new show, Lobster.

After his nationwide tour was abruptly pulled from under him, Darren Connell is doing what he does best: turning chaos into comedy. His new show, Cancelled, lands at Blackfriars, a perfectly atmospheric setting for an hour of brutally honest storytelling, razor-sharp crowd work and the kind of unfiltered confessions that have made him one of Scotland's most compelling stand-ups. It is raw, restless and very, very funny.

Sub:Terrain presents PRSPCT label night for a night of audio violence and heavy industrial hardcore/drum n bass!

Blackfriars Basement presents Scotland vs Haiti with Tam Cowan Scotland's most famous comedy club is hoping Scotland's opening game against Haiti isn't the biggest laugh in the club this year. Join Aff The Baw host Tam Cowan as he warms up the crowd for Scotland's first World Cup game since '98. Tam will be back at half-time, so we don't have to listen to English pundits talk about '66 or England's progress in the tournament so far. Plus, Tam has worked his magic and we will be providing a welcome pint of Moretti upon entry, along with a FREE half-time pie from the incredible Brownings Bakers. A pint of Moretti, a Kilmarnock pie, a guaranteed seat for the Scotland game and Tam Cowan as your big match host. Blackfriars Basement//Sunday 14th June//Doors 0000(upstairs open pre game)

Blackfriars Basement presents Scotland vs Morocco with Tam Cowan Scotland's most famous comedy club is hoping Scotland's game against Morocco isn't the biggest laugh in the club this year. Join Aff The Baw host Tam Cowan as he warms up the crowd for Scotland's first World Cup game since '98. Tam will be back at half-time, so we don't have to listen to English pundits talk about '66 or England's progress in the tournament so far. Plus, Tam has worked his magic and we will be providing a welcome pint of Moretti upon entry, along with a FREE half-time pie from the incredible Brownings Bakers. A pint of Moretti, a Kilmarnock pie, a guaranteed seat for the Scotland game and Tam Cowan as your big match host. Blackfriars Basement//Friday 19th June//Doors 2200(upstairs open pre game)

Blackfriars Basement presents Scotland vs Brazil with Tam Cowan Scotland's most famous comedy club is hoping Scotland's opening game against Brazil isn't the biggest laugh in the club this year. Join Aff The Baw host Tam Cowan as he warms up the crowd for Scotland's first World Cup game since '98. Tam will be back at half-time, so we don't have to listen to English pundits talk about '66 or England's progress in the tournament so far. Plus, Tam has worked his magic and we will be providing a welcome pint of Moretti upon entry, along with a FREE half-time pie from the incredible Brownings Bakers. A pint of Moretti, a Kilmarnock pie, a guaranteed seat for the Scotland game and Tam Cowan as your big match host. Blackfriars Basement//Wednesday 24th June//Doors 2200(upstairs open pre game)

Touch Grass William Thompson (Lazyboyz, Tea With Me) delves into the world of social media to examine just how much it affects the real world. Trolls, incels, Nazis, they only exist online right? Thompsons latest show uses his signature dark, punchy humour to delve into the murky world of social media to find an answer. Blackfriars Basement//Thursday 22nd October//Doors 1930

Allyson June Smith : Allyson Wonderland In a world thats imploding, an hour in the company of Allyson Smith is the only antidote youll ever need. Brilliantly witty and wonderfully warm, shell guide you through her own personal Wonderland, down the rabbit hole of family foibles and the travelling tales of a people pleasing, polite but vicious Canadian. So if you hate infectious joy and razor sharp jokes, definitely dont come. Otherwise, shell see you there! Allyson is a hilarious charisma bomb! Jen Brister Allysonhad crowds in every city in such fits of hysterics that I was forced to question my career choices. Katherine Ryan Blackfriars Basement//Thursday 5th November//Doors 1930

Just One More Gong X Headlining our tenth show of the series we have the incredible Scott Agnew, a Scottish Comedian of The Year winner, is known for his story style comedy and we are assured he won't be holding back when it comes to judging the hopeful gong beaters. Our panel as always consists of: Jack Traynor...A champion Roast Battler whose quick wit and savage remarks leaves the gong hopefuls quaking in their boots. Paddy Linton...The onstage host of Just One More Gong, he does his best to keep the show on track as well as slagging off the audience, now thankfully with two working legs. Fudgie McFadden...He pushes wee sound effect buttons on a My First Sound Effect Board, Ages 4 to 6. The Gong Show features some of this best up and coming talent from across Scotland as they try to last 5 minutes on stage, YOU the audience have the power to gong them off by holding up your red card. They are battling to win the show and the £100 prize along with a place in the Gong Beaters Champions of Champions Grand Final. Blackfriars Basement//Wednesday 15th April//Doors 1930

Glasgow's SELL OUT live D&D show continues its campaign! Join Definitely Not Goblins for an immersive improvised experience from the mind of Glasgow-based comedian Rob Zetina (@RobinZComedy). No prior D&D knowledge necessary! Check us out on Instagram and Tik-Tok!

Taggart is back on the case!!! A new improvised, hysterical , laugh-out-loud tribute to Scotlands most iconic crime drama is returning to Glasgow in 2026! This fully improvised detective comedy show takes its inspiration from legendary Glasgow crime stories, built entirely from an audience suggestion think dark cases, sharp wit, filthy funnies and massive belly laughs that would make any detective raise an eyebrow. With DCI Billy Kirkwood, DCI Steve Worsely, DCI Chris Scott, DCI Will Nameeh (Aka MC Hammersmith), and DCI Mara Joy. 18+! Expect strong language, dodgy suspects, and more twists than a back alley interrogation. Blackfriars Basement//Thursday 17th September//Doors 1930 Note: This is an unofficial parody production and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the creators, producers, or rights holders of Taggart. All original rights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners

With Emers brand new stand up tour show PERFECTLY CHAOTIC selling out Belfasts Waterfront Hall, more tour dates have just been added due to incredible demand!

Immigrateful is a sharp, self-aware comedy show following George, a Greek man who came to the UK to study Biochemistry and somehow never left.