Let’s get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing!
The Aberdeen Comedy Festival is here for 2025, bringing the finest comedians to the Granite City for two weeks that will hit you right in the funny bone. From leading names to rising stars, household favourites to local heroes, from stand-up to improv, we’ll show you that laughter really is the best medicine…no prescription needed!
With events taking place in venues across the city over a full fortnight, the North-east will be full of laughter. Aberdeen is sure to become a comedy capital in the UK, with the festival set to be firmly established as a key part of the region’s cultural calendar.
So bring your best laugh and get ready to join in, this isn’t just a comedy festival…it’s a comedy adventure!
This festival is supported by Aberdeen Inspired.
ACF 2025 Programme Announced
Announcing Aberdeen Comedy Festival’s 2025 Programme!
It’s an all-star line-up with Taskmaster alumni, a Strictly Come Dancing Winner, Mock the Week alumnus and many much-loved stand-ups who will be gracing not just our stages, but venues across Aberdeen! Join us later this year and get Ha Ha H-Aberdeen laughing!
Leading names of the comedy circuit including Bridget Christie, Deirdre O’Kane, and Rory Bremner will make their way to the Granite City this autumn as the Aberdeen Comedy Festival makes a welcome return, Monday 22 September to Sunday 5 October 2025.
And with so many more great stand-ups on offer, you’ll be laughing yer heed aff by the time it’s all over!
TAKING PLACE ACROSS ABERDEEN
His Majesty’s Theatre | Music Hall | Lemon Tree | Tivoli Theatre | Breakneck Comedy Club | Cheerz | OGV Taproom
Family Friendly Shows
It’s not all foul-mouthed stand-up!
Comedy Club 4 Kids brings the hilarity of the international comedy circuit without all the rude bits for audience aged 6 and up. Acclaimed French comedian presents a wild and family-friendly game show with Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles; best friends Ruby and Rachel present Shelf, winner of UK’s Best Kid’s Comedy Show 2023; and Spain’s greatest Welsh export, Ignacio Lopez brings Juan Solo to Aberdeen, an interactive adventure for all the family.
Hotel Partners
In town for comedy? Stay cosy at Residence Inn
We’ve partnered up with Residence Inn by Marriott to bring you the best rates on your stay during Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
Use the discount below when you book and receive 10% off best available rates.
Promo code: S9689
Book now at www.marriott.com/ABZRI and use the code in the special rates tab under Corp/Promo Code.
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel – Your Perfect Festival Base
Aberdeen Performing Arts has partnered with Aberdeen Douglas Hotel to offer the ultimate stay during the Aberdeen Comedy Festival – from stylish rooms to spacious serviced apartments.
Located right on Shiprow, you’ll be steps away from a vibrant mix of independent bars, restaurants and local hotspots. Enjoy:
- Special Festival Rates – Use code APA for the exclusive discount
- Extra Perk – Get 10% off during your dining bill at Molly’s Bistro during your stay
While stock lasts – don’t miss out!
Book at www.aberdeendouglas.com and add the ‘APA’ code in the special tab under Promo Code.
Aberdeen Comedy Festival 2025
“We know only too well the joy and laughter the festival brought to tens of thousands of comedy fans in previous years – and are delighted to be passing on the baton to APA to bring this fun-filled extravaganza back to the Granite City.”
– Adrian Watson, Aberdeen Inspired Chief Executive.
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A big thank you
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Our festivals simply wouldn’t be possible without the passion, creativity and dedication of our incredible freelance staff and the team at Aberdeen Performing Arts. From early planning to the final curtain call, everyone brings energy, expertise, and heart to everything they do. Their hard work behind the scenes ensures the Aberdeen Comedy Festival is a vibrant, welcoming, and memorable experience for artists and audiences alike.
We are particularly grateful to the brilliant freelancers who support our festivals — from press to producers to technicians. Their expertise, flexibility and commitment play a vital role in bringing our event to life is felt in every smooth-running show and memorable moment.
Thank you team, we couldn’t do this without you!
Press and PR support:
Hannah Bradley Croall – Bradley Croall PR
Aberdeen Performing Arts teams:
Marketing | Programming | Technical | Operations | Box Office | Front of House | Hospitality | Development | Finance
ACF Supporters
We would like to thank Aberdeen Inspired for their funding support for Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
Support Us
If you have a little extra and would like to support the work we do here at Aberdeen Performing Arts, then consider donating to us directly.
Your donation can help develop local talent, provide opportunities to those who don’t have the chance to join in or assist in producing unique performances.
