Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Comedy Lounge at Van Winkle! 🐔🤣

Book your place at Van Winkle to see Scotland's Best Comedians and grab some fantastic food and drink!

Great food and drink offers available!

Glasgow international Comedy Festival is coming to Van Winkle Barrowlands and West End!

From 12th - 30th March, we will host over 100 shows and comedy acts.

We’ve listed most below however schedule changes on daily basis so don’t forget to also check out the official GICF website!

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Martin Bearne: It’s Tommy Time
Mar
15

Martin Bearne: It’s Tommy Time

It’s Tommy Time! We all know Benjamin McKenzie, the star of the hit nineties TV show ‘Our Tommy’. Described as the Scottish Bart Simpson only with better catchphrases, Our Tommy captured the hearts of the nation, immortalising the eponymous little boy forever on our screen with his famous catchphrase, “It’s Tommy Time!”

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Michelle Shaughnessy: Too Late, Baby
Mar
18

Michelle Shaughnessy: Too Late, Baby

Too Late, Baby is an admission of ‘holy sh*t. I think I’ve missed the boat’. Michelle is not close to reaching her goals. Instead of whining about it, she is doing what she does best – turning it into comedy. A show for anyone who thinks it’s too late to achieve their dreams, because it probably is.

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Si Deaves: SiDetracked
Mar
22

Si Deaves: SiDetracked

‘Is it ADHD or is he weird?’ That’s a question that Si asks a lot since realising that it’s clearly been present his whole life. So he’s using this show to take a look back at some of the bizarre things that have occurred to or around him, to try and work out, once and for all, if ADHD made him try and shoot zombie Shane Richie during a pantomime, or if that was his own doing.

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Kate-Lois Elliott: How To Belong Without Joining A Cult
Mar
23

Kate-Lois Elliott: How To Belong Without Joining A Cult

After selling out at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Kate-Lois Elliott brings her debut hour to Glasgow. Elliott’s family lived in a secretive cult until her mum escaped. One generation later, a teenage Kate finds herself in the clutches of an equally militant operation… your average group of teenage girls. Because, as it turns out, cults are everywhere – ask anyone with a Tesco Clubcard. British Writers’ Guild Award nominee. 

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Kate Hammer: Government-Approved Comedian (WIP)
Mar
23

Kate Hammer: Government-Approved Comedian (WIP)

One Canadian lady left everything she knew and loved because she adored UK comedy so much. Is stand up a good replacement for familial bonds? Should the visa process be more discerning when choosing Global Talent recipients? Has the woke liberal government gone too far by allowing women access to a mic at all?

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Pirate King Comedy Presents Absolute Fuc*ing Delight
Mar
23

Pirate King Comedy Presents Absolute Fuc*ing Delight

Brace yourselves for a wild ride! Welcome to the end of the world as you think you know it – or at least the most chaotic trip you’ve ever had! Join us as we dive into the hilarious and absurd collapse of civilisation, where a bad fall and a skinned knee might just be the least of your worries.

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Lady Bits
Mar
27

Lady Bits

Join us for Lady Bits: A Comical Journey Through Womanhood – a night of laugh-out-loud moments as our comedians delve into the chaos and quirks of everyday life. Through personal stories that are equal parts hilarious and relatable, we’ll explore everything from dating mishaps to the absurd realities of daily chores, each told from our unique perspectives.

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Michael Welch: All Rizz, Nae Filter (WIP)
Mar
30

Michael Welch: All Rizz, Nae Filter (WIP)

Michael Welch returns with his W.I.P, All Rizz, Nae Filter. “I am certain this comedian is destined for a Netflix special.” – Entertainment Now ***** “Like an upbeat Mark Nelson, he’s unafraid of pushing his jokes further than many of his contemporaries would dare.” – The List, Sold out GICF 2023.

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