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
SEP 25
Today
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
Tomorrow
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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MAY 29 2027
Tom Davis
BAFTA-winning comedian, actor, and podcast favourite Tom Davis is heading back out on the road with his brand-new stand-up tour, Spudgun
📍 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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