Stand-up comedy never ceases to brighten up our day. Well, Glasgow International Comedy Festival is back for another year of laughs, with an entertainment-filled programme of more than 175 events already confirmed. The festival spans over 21 venues and 19 days as of November 8 so far, taking place between March 12 & 30. The number is set to grow, as the registration for performers is still open.
This year is Glasgow International Comedy Festival’s 22nd birthday with stand-up, live podcasts, musicals, character comedy, storytelling, clowning, improv, theatre and even comedy wrestling. Wait, we want to know more about comedy wrestling!
Headline shows include popular podcast Here Comes the Guillotine, Susie McCabe, Connor Burns, Val McDermid & Nicola Sturgeon’s Books and Banter, Jimeoin, Russell Kane, Jamali Maddix and many more. In 2024, over 560 shows took place during the record-breaking festival, with 2025 set to welcome huge names as well.
Susie McCabe, of Here Comes The Guillotine, said: “The three of us are really looking forward to sharing a stage together in our home town, and doing something a bit different from our established stand up!”
Festival Director Krista MacDonald said: “Following 2024’s record-breaking year, Glasgow International Comedy Festival is set to once again host comedy’s biggest and best, alongside the industry’s rising stars, for a jam-packed 19 days of wall-to-wall comedy featuring stand-up, live podcasts, family shows, improv and more.
We’re looking forward to celebrating Glasgow as the funniest city in the world, as hundreds of comedians and performers set out to entertain audiences in venues all across the city. If you’ve always wanted to perform at GICF then now is the time – don’t miss out!”
You can buy tickets and explore the shows that have been released so far here.
Those wanting to register as a performer, find out how to do so here.