The Glasgow International Comedy Festival aims to make sure that comedy is open to everyone and anyone. So while nothing in life is free, usually, we’re hosting a completely free 6-week ‘Introduction to Comedy’ course for women and marginalised genders, led by the hilarious and talented Viv Gee. Viv is a stand-up comedian who has […]

What to watch? It is always far trickier to decide than you actually realise. If you fancy a laugh, we have a selection of Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024 acts who have comedy special shows you can watch. On Amazon Ed Gamble Ed’s first ever special, Blood Sugar. Watch here Reginald D. Hunter Recorded live […]

Friday 15th December: Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has today opened applications for its iconic Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award with acts in 2024’s festival encouraged to submit an application now via www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com.  The only official award given by Glasgow International Comedy Festival, 2024’s winner will be announced at the Comedy Gala on […]

You know the situation, you are in a work or friend group secret Santa and you are stuck for ideas on what present to buy. You are wracking your brain, going down the usual route of looking at the Christmas tat aisle in Tesco wondering if a cat mug is suitable for Steven in accounts […]

If you are reading this, we are going to guess you are in one of these mindsets when it comes to Christmas shopping this year. Hell, you’ve probably already been asked what you want this year too.  First thing is first, vouchers are ok as a very last resort but you want to give (or […]

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has announced its return with huge headliners set to once again transform Glasgow into the ‘funniest city in the world’ from 13th – 31st March 2024. With 160 shows already confirmed, the festival will welcome top comedians for its 21st year including: Susie McCabe, Ed Gamble, Frankie Boyle, Fascinating Aïda, […]

The clocks have gone back, the nights are shorter and the weather isn’t great, SO let us try and cheer you up by giving you the chance to win an amazing Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024 competition prize. The prize: Two tickets to Susie McCabe: The Merchant of Menace at the King’s Theatre on Saturday […]

Following a highly successful 2023 Glasgow International Comedy Festival, we are back and raring to go for 2024. And we are excited to say that registration for acts and venues is now open. From traditional stand-up comedy to walking tours, live podcasts, magic, improv and drag shows. There was no shortage of options at the […]