You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. Ania Magliano is back!

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following. Right off the back of a 44-date European tour and a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2024 run, the show is about the journey from being an outsider to a sort-of insider, and making sense of all the cultural nonsense and confusion in between.

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.

KRISTIN KEY is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold out shows worldwide!  Her hilarious viral videos - including the iconic Lesbian National Anthem - have garnered over 92.2 million views online.  Kristin has 500,000+ dedicated followers and fans across her social media channels - more than a fandom, this is a movement! She's got 6 full-length comedy albums and one DryBar comedy special and has appeared on NBC'S Bring the Funny & Last Comic Standing, VH-1, SiriusXM, and more.

Joe and his wife are having a baby. He's autistic so statistically it's quite likely the baby will be too. In this new show, critically acclaimed comedian Joe Wells explores fatherhood through the lense of neurodiversity. Plus, there's a really good joke about a parrot. As seen on: Rosie Jones Disability Comedy Extravaganza, BBC Two's Ouch Storytelling Live and Channel 4's Jokes Only a Neurodivergent Can Tell.

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years. With a unique, low energy, deadpan style and meticulously crafted material he has been gaining critical acclaim from audiences, promoters and comedians alike. As well as performing at some of the largest clubs in the UK, he is tour support for Ricky Gervais, Harry Hill, Lloyd Griffith (Soccer AM), Suzi Ruffell, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Phoenix Night’s Clinton Baptiste and Scott Bennett. He was also selected for Just The Tonic’s Big Value showcase at Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and finished runner up in Leicester Mercury’s Comedian of The Year 2020.

Darren McGarvey / Vivienne Clore Artist Management A series of live, in-conversation events led by Darren McGarvey, BAFTA award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author. Joined by a range of guests, he explores how men learn masculinity, perform it under pressure and respond when it begins to fail. Moving beyond slogans and surface debate, these conversations examine behaviour, identity, relationships and change without reducing men to heroes or villains. Expect sharp analysis, honest reflection and moments of discomfort. This is not about moral posturing or easy answers, but about understanding what shapes male behaviour – and what it might take for it to shift. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+

Gareth Mutch / Blue Jeans Management Best Show nominee 2024/25 (Edinburgh ISH Awards). The Scottish hotshot returns with a show about good intentions, bad timing and constantly putting his foot in it. An engaging and gifted storyteller, expect class clashes, romantic disasters and the familiar feeling of trying to do the right thing, and rarely succeeding. Hilarious and painfully relatable; join this hotly tipped master of stand-up as he unashamedly revels in saying exactly the wrong thing at precisely the wrong moment. 'Naturally adept; gales of laughter... bulldozering skill' (Comedy.co.uk). 'As good as any... innate storytelling skill, naturally funny' (Chortle.co.uk). Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Tom Stade / Blue Jeans Management Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade takes aim at the absurdities of modern times with contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit. Join this free spirit as he grapples with rebellion, responsibility and the tension between the old and new. From unspoken social codes, cultural divides, identity and marriage, Tom dismantles all the rules – and redefines them his way. Rocking audiences for decades with his trademark swagger and masterful stage presence. Consistently magnificent, blisteringly funny – Tom Stade Rules! 'Unmissable' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'Stand-up elite' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Debauched truth-teller' (Guardian). 'Gloriously funny' (Scotsman). 'Master of comedy' (List). Strong language/swearing

The Stand Comedy Club Thirty-one years of consistently incredible lineups and we’re pulling out all the stops to bring you the very best from across the festival. This is what we do all year round so expect the very best from names you know and names you soon will. We have big surprises lined up – making this the late-night lineup you cannot afford to miss. Previous guests include John Oliver, Susie McCabe, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy, Tom Stade, Sarah Millican, Jo Caulfield, Christopher MacArthur Boyd, and many more. 'Still my favourite comedy club in the whole world' (John Oliver). Strong language/swearing

Bruce Fummey Discover the unparalleled charm and comedy of the comedian behind the 270k-subscriber YouTube channel, Scotland History Tours. Humour meets history and insightful storytelling as Bruce takes you from the 15th century to the present day, setting out Scottish characters that impacted the world in which we live... Oh and nob jokes. Every Saturday on Youtube, Bruce tells a story from Scotland’s history. This show has more jokes than the YouTube videos, but you’ll still leave having learned about Scotland while laughing along the way. Last dates of a two-year tour of this show. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed! Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives work of stopping the boats while also still appearing left wing," but they have an even bigger problem when UFOs arrive. Will the government stand strong? Or insist they are just waiting for the facts as aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? A sci-fi streaked satire.

Marjolein Robertson / Off The Kerb Productions Shetland comedian Marjolein has been mixing folklore and stand-up for years and she's not going to stop. But she’s doing a work-in-progress show this year to have a big think. Come along and join for stories, jokes and fiddle tunes. Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC New Comedy Awards, and she was shortlisted for the prestigious Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. ‘Phenomenal’ \*\*\*\*\* (List). ‘Spellbinding’ \*\*\*\*\* (One4Review.co.uk). ‘A fine mix of surreal storytelling whimsy, winsome silliness and scatological filth’ \*\*\*\*\* (ThreeWeeks). Strong language/swearing Age category: 14+

In this, his fortieth year of treading the bored, Simon joins you back at The Stand with his usual unusual. 'Legendary' \*\*\*\*\* (Scotsman). 'An annual must-see' (Guardian). What, a hundred words? I can’t do that. I can’t, I just can’t. I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t. Oh I’ve done it. Great. Strong language/swearing Age category: 16+

GARY OWEN has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humour and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds.  With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today.

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn. So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So, let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at. This is a taster menu of political and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the hell is going on’ into a cogent evening of stand-up.

Various In 2023, Dave MacGregor and his partner Claire had a son, Lui. The results of Lui's MRI found that he has scarring on his brain. There's lifelong implications for Lui. As treasured members of the Scottish comedy community – we want to do everything we can to help provide for Lui's needs, now and in the future. Last year our sold-out gigs raised over £10,000. This year we're doing it all over again. Strong language/swearing

Stu Murphy and Joe Heenan Stu and Joe's Big Dumb Film Show. Stu and Joe loved talking about movies. Stu and Joe started a podcast. Stu and Joe had no idea what they were doing. Stu and Joe are now recording a live show at the Edinburgh Fringe at the world famous Stand Comedy Club. Stu and Joe still have no idea what they're doing. Join these two idiots for an hour of jokes and daftness. There'll be laughter, joy and films you never knew you wanted to see. Come join us. None

United Agents Iain Connell – the face of Sharp Sand, the tall one out of Burnistoun, the man who exposed the lies of The Apple Puncher, the man who loves giving prices and the man who taught the world how to say Davey – returns to the live stage to begin sprinkling the stupid seeds of his brand-new stand-up show. Appearing at the Fringe for the first time since whenever he was there last, Big Stretch swoops into to Edinburgh for one night only to deliver comedy straight out of his mad dish. Prepare to be something'd. Strong language/swearing

Chris Forbes Ever replayed a moment from ten years ago and still cringed? Welcome to Stop Watering Dead Flowers: the podcast for anyone haunted by their worst decisions, awkward encounters and facepalm-worthy life chapters. We dive into the messy, hilarious and painfully human stories we wish we could forget – and learn how to finally release the grip they have on us. Through comedic conversations, non-expert insights and a whole lot of compassion, we’re rewriting the narrative on regret. It’s time to forgive yourself, laugh a little and stop watering those dead flowers! With Chris Forbes. None

ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.