Guide to the 2025 Festival
Glasgow is the place to be in March. Welcome to the funniest city in the world.
WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
Wednesday 12th March until Sunday 30th March 2025.
WHAT IS ON?
The Shows
Headline acts include Susie McCabe, Russell Kane, Paul Black, The Horne Section, Connor Burns, Darren Connell, Marjolein Robertson, Here Comes The Guillotine Live and Jimeoin.
There is also a lot more than just stand up including Barrioke, live podcasts, political brunches, big comedy pub quizzes, clowning, magic, roast battles plus a whole host more.
WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL?
We have shows at over 45 different venues across Glasgow. You can view all the venues here.
HOW TO PICK WHAT TO SEE?
You can use the filters on our 2025 programme listings page or keep an eye on our social channels for show recommendations and inspiration.
You can also pick up one of our printed guides around Glasgow. Keep an eye out for them.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS?
All tickets are available via our website. Find your show and follow the links on the page. You have to be quick though, shows are already selling out.
TRAVELLING IN GLASGOW
No joke, travel to Glasgow International Comedy Festival is on First Bus!
If you’re catching your favourite comedian or discovering new talent, your travel plans are sorted. Leave the car at home, skip the parking hassle, and enjoy the show.
With services across the city, use the First Bus app to plan your journey to the show.
Let First Bus get you there, so you can focus on the fun!
Available to ticket buyers who opt-in to receive emails from Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Please only redeem your code on the day you are travelling to the event. Tickets will auto activate once redeemed.
WHERE TO STAY?
If you are needing a hotel for a night in Glasgow, we highly recommend any of the following excellent hotels:
Sandman Signature Hotel Glasgow
Use the code COMEDY where people who are looking for bedroom rates can book and get 15% off BAR 7 days a week
For a 10% discount enter ‘E2069’ as the promotional code.
Sunday – Thursday: £99 BB per room (based on max 2 people sharing), available to book until 30th March (subject to availability). Quote: COMF2025
Friday – Saturday: £129 BB per room (based on max 2 people sharing), available to book until 30th March (subject to availability). Quote: COMF2025
Book direct with their reservations department quoting the above code and picking your hotel – Ibis Styles Glasgow Central or Ibis Styles Glasgow George Square.
To book email: HB1C4-RE@ACCOR.COM
Get 15% off your stay during the festival using the code: GICF2025
WHERE TO EAT?
We highly recommend any of the following restaurants and bars and what’s even better we have some lovely discounts for you too.
30% discount during the festival when pre-booking 72 hours in advance (email sales@basescotland.co.uk) at the following restaurants:
The Duke’s Umbrella on Argyle Street
Glaschu in Royal Exchange Square
Gost on Bothwell Street
Maison by Glaschu in Prince’s Square
The Clubhouse in Prince’s Square
The Noble on Bothwell Street
Bluedog on West George Street
2-for-1 pizzas
Quote “Glasgow Comedy” before receiving the bill on the night, pre-booking advised but not required. Available at the following restaurants:
Blackfriars of Bell Street in the Merchant City
BAaD in the Gallowgate
Nonna Said in the Merchant City
