Looking for a good laugh? Basingstoke is quickly becoming a premier destination for comedy, playing host to some of the UK’s funniest household names and the brightest rising stars on the circuit. Whether you’re after a night of world-class observational comedy at The Anvil, a laugh-out-loud performance at The Haymarket, or hidden gems at local independent venues, we’ve got your front-row seat to the best shows in town.
From hilarious touring stand-up sets to intimate Q&A sessions and local showcase nights, our daily-updated Basingstoke Comedy Guide keeps you connected to all the upcoming laugh-out-loud events in Hampshire. Don't miss out—check our listings below to book tickets and plan your next big night out in Basingstoke.
Comedy in Basingstoke
AUG 5
Phil Wang
Phil Wang returns to The Anvil in Basingstoke with his brand-new comedy show Uh Oh on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:30pm.
📍 The Anvil
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SEP 1
SEP 19
Nish Kumar
A major night of sharp, political stand‑up lands in Basingstoke as Nish Kumar brings his 2026 tour Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy to The Anvil
📍 The Anvil
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SEP 25
Simon Evans
Simon Evans brings his trademark precision and dry wit to The Haymarket on 2026-09-25 in Basingstoke
📍 The Haymarket
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SEP 26
Troy Hawke
The moustachioed marvel of modern manners, Troy Hawke, is bringing his razor-sharp wit and bewildered charm to Basingstoke
📍 The Anvil
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OCT 4
OCT 14
Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry has spent more than fifty years telling stories,on stage, on screen, and through a gallery of characters that have become part of British cultural history.
📍 The Anvil
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OCT 15
OCT 17
Michael Spicer
Michael Spicer will perform his satirical comedy show Hope All’s Well at The Haymarket, Basingstoke, on Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 The Haymarket
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OCT 21
Lucy Beaumont
After costing a gameshow contestant £79,000 on primetime TV and spectacularly flopping on Mastermind, Lucy Beaumont is returning to what she does best.
📍 The Anvil
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NOV 26
JAN 30 2027
Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins brings her quick wit, sharp storytelling and wonderfully offbeat humour to The Anvil on 30 January 2027,
📍 The Anvil
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FEB 25 2027
Maisie Adam
Maisie Adam brings her Whatsherface tour to The Anvil, Basingstoke on 25 February 2027.
📍 The Anvil
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MAR 12 2027
Jon Culshaw
Jon Culshaw brings his remarkable talent for voices, characters and razor‑sharp observation to The Anvil on 12 March 2027
📍 The Anvil
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APR 9 2027
Ed Gamble
Ed Gamble, the self‑appointed Crown Prince of Visualised Companion Podcasts, rolls into Basingstoke with his brand‑new stand‑up show Fresh Hell,
📍 The Anvil
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MAY 6 2027
Mike Wozniak
Mike Wozniak brings his new stand-up show The Bench to The Haymarket in Basingstoke on Friday 5 June 2026 at 7:30pm.
📍 The Haymarket
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MAY 12 2027
MAY 21 2027
Dylan Moran
It’s showtime for BAFTA-winning comedian and Black Books misanthrope-in-chief, Dylan Moran.
📍 The Anvil
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JUL 3 2027
Roy Chubby Brown
A constantly asked question is: Why, after well over 50 years in entertainment, Roy Chubby Brown is still performing at his age?
📍 The Haymarket
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