More than 500 events across 45 venues

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has unveiled its full 2024 programme, with more than 500 events across 45 venues.

Taking place from March 13 to 31, the festival will welcome international comedians such as Americans Caroline Rhea and Lesley Liao, established UK acts including Frank Skinner, Stewart Lee, and Maisie Adam and hometown heroes like Susie McCabe, Frankie Boyle, Elaine C Smith and Mark Nelson

Smith said: ‘I’m delighted to be back at the King’s Theatre which feels like my second home after the last few weeks in panto there. I’m delighted to be part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival which has become a huge part of Glasgow’s major events calendar. This city and its people know how to laugh and to make each other laugh.

Skinner added: ‘I'm very excited to bring my show, 30 Years of Dirt, to Glasgow. It's a fabulous mix of smart, filthy and hilarious. And so is my show.’

And Kieran Hodgson – whose festival show Big In Scotland charts his move to the city to film Two Doors Down – added: "Glasgow has been kind enough to let me make a home here, and I can't wait to repay the hospitality by making an absolute bampot of myself in one of its most prestigious venues.’

The festival will also feature the podcasts All Killa No Filla and Old Firm Facts Live  and its first comedy Wrestling show with Insane Championship Wrestling.

Festival director Krista MacDonald said: ‘We’re excited to reveal Glasgow International Comedy Festival’s biggest programme yet with 500 shows. The festival firmly believes that Glasgow is the funniest city in the world and we’re thrilled to showcase that with a brilliant mix of headline names and rising stars performing across our venues in March. ‘

‘Comedy is such an integral part of Glasgow’s DNA. From conversations with strangers on a night out to some of the world’s greatest comedians, comedy plays a vital role in our city’s cultural identity.

The closing gala on March 30 will also reveal the winner of the festival’s only official award: the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, chosen by the Big Yin from a shortlist compiled by judges. Anyone registered with the 2024 festival is eligible to submit, with applications closing at 5pm on Monday.

Tickets are on sale at www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com. 

Published: 10 Jan 2024