Comedy Cellar – May 2026

Bringing you the best live comedy for 40 years.

Our regular Friday comedy night with four acts performing each week. This is a very popular event and often a sell-out, so booking early is recommended.

Queuing starts at 7.30pm, doors open at 8pm and the show begins at 8.30pm.
Please note, Box Office closes at 8.15pm on a Friday so tickets cannot be picked up after this time.

Suitable for 18yrs+

To see a list of all the upcoming Comedy Cellar performances, for each month, and other stand-up comedians performing at South Hill Park, please visit here.

Please note:
• Unreserved seating – the Cellar Bar is a small and intimate venue so groups may not always be able to sit together. This event is first come, first served.
• The seating in the Cellar Bar is stools only.
• The Cellar Bar is cashless and accepts card payments only.
• E-tickets for the Comedy Cellar can be shown on your phone or printed at home.
• When booking, please advise Box Office if wheelchair access is required.

Now in its 40th year, The Comedy Cellar is the longest running comedy club in the UK outside of London. Established in October 1986, it is one of the most cherished gigs on the circuit, beloved by audiences and acts alike.

It started life as The Friday Alternative, after the late Malcolm Hardee – legendary promoter of the notorious Tunnel Club in South-East London – approached South Hill Park Arts Centre with the idea of running a regular alternative cabaret night.

Under the direction of Simon Houlihan of The Comedy Company Ltd, this highly acclaimed club has played host to most of the big names in comedy and continues to showcase the best new and established acts every Friday.

The Cellar was the starting point for many of our top comedians. Previous stars to have graced the stage include Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Harry Hill, Eddie Izzard, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, Graham Norton, Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Micky Flanagan, Russell Howard, Omid Djalili, Greg Davies, Milton Jones, Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett, Ed Gamble, Katherine Ryan and Jack Whitehall.

For all the latest information, and an up-to-date list of comedians performing, please visit thecomedycompany.co.uk or The Comedy Cellar Facebook page.

All comedy clubs should be like this – Adam Bloom, Comedian & Writer

Please note that all line-ups are subject to change at short notice.