Festival Guide
Glasgow was the place to be in March. Welcome to the funniest city in the world.
2025 GUIDE COMING SOON.
WHEN WAS THE FESTIVAL?
Wednesday 13th March until Sunday 31st March 2024.
WHAT WAS ON?
The Shows
Headline acts included Frank Skinner, Elaine C Smith, Susie McCabe, Ed Gamble, Kieran Hodgson, Fascinating Aïda and Mark Nelson but what is a comedy festival without variety.
There was square sausage tasting, comedy wrestling, comedians watching bad movies, live podcasts, kids shows, funny pub quizzes, comedian rap battles, funny magicians plus a whole host more.
WHERE WAS THE FESTIVAL?
We had shows at over 50 different venues across Glasgow. You can view all the venues here.
HOW TO PICK WHAT TO SEE?
You can use the filters on our 2024 programme listings page or you can check out some of the handy guides we will be putting together below.
- 24 mixed-bill shows to check out
- 12 GICF shows that would make a great girls’ day out
- Kids & Family Shows at GICF
- 10 musical comedy shows
- 12 shows that are a bit different from stand-up
- Elaine C Smith, Susie McCabe & Zara Gladman recommendations
- Connor Burns, Vittorio Angelone & James Gardner recommendations
HOW TO BUY TICKETS?
All tickets were available via our website. You found your show and followed the links. You had to be quick though, a large number of shows sold out.
TRAVELLING IN GLASGOW
Our good friends at First Bus provided free travel to all GICF ticket holders.
With services all across the city, simply plan your journey on the First Bus app and let bus get you there.
Parking’s no joke – take the bus instead!
We were delighted to offer FREE travel to ticketholders for Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024 with our Official Travel Partner, First Bus.
That’s right, your unique promo code entitled you to a Free ticket to the show, helping you do your bit for the planet – and maybe have a cheeky pint or two for good measure.
No secret code words were required, simply following the instructions below to redeem.
- Launch or download the First Bus App.
- Select ‘tickets’ tab, and set your region to ‘Glasgow Network’.
- Add ‘FirstDay – Adult – Network Zone’ to your basket.
- Enter your unique promo code; BUS6395H4H4
- Your ticket free ticket will now be ready to checkout, and store in your ticket wallet – ready to activate ahead of travel.
Your promo code was valid from 13th March – 31st March only.
The codes were limited to one use per user/device to avoid fraudulent use.
WHERE TO STAY?
If you are needing a hotel for a night in Glasgow, we highly recommend any of the following excellent hotels:
WHERE TO EAT?
We highly recommend any of the following restaurants and bars.
The Duke’s Umbrella on Argyle Street
Glaschu in Royal Exchange Square
Gost on Bothwell Street
Blackfriars of Bell Street in the Merchant City
August House on Mitchell Street
Nonna Said in the Merchant City
WERE THERE ANY LATE-NIGHT SHOWS TO KEEP THE NIGHT GOING?
The Flying Duck was be the place to be late night on Fridays and Saturdays during the festival. It was our late-night act bar that was also open to everyone.
