We are currently in a golden age of stand up comedy! This relatively new art form has seen a huge boom in popularity over recent years thanks in part to the power of social media. What was once only confined to comedy clubs and panel shows is now an art form taking the world by storm.
Despite this, there is still something very special about live comedy. Nothing beats being in the room when a comedian is on top of their game, conducting the crowd effortlessly and sweeping them along in a wave of laughter! There’s a saying in comedy about how we won’t necessarily remember all of a comedians jokes but we’ll remember the way they made us feel.
Those feelings are special, the best comedy clubs in the world know this, and set themselves up in such a way to create that feeling as often as they can. Here we’ll run through some of the new comedy clubs on the block that are disrupting the world of standup and delivering as many laughs as they can.
The Best New Comedy Clubs In The UK
The UK has a rich history of comedy, pioneers such as Billy Connolly and John Cleese paved the way for a new generation. These are the clubs where the new generation are mastering their craft and carrying on that legacy!
Big Belly Comedy Club, London
London has a wealth of comedy clubs, but Big Belly is fast establishing itself as one of the best rooms on the circuit. Based in the heart of Vauxhall, they regularly attract some of the biggest names on the comedy circuit including award winning comedians and a few from off the telly!
They recently announced an expansion and will be opening a new purpose built venue on London’s Southbank that will be designed with one goal in mind, to create the best comedy shows in the world.
6 South Lambeth Place, London, England, SW8 1SP
Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
Hot Water Comedy Club has been a staple of the comedy scene in the UK for years, with many comedians saying it’s one of the best rooms in the country. Hot Water have taken this reputation and expanded on it, investing in a whole new venue that will seat nearly 600 people! It’ll also have multiple rooms so they’ll be able to deal out more laughs than ever before.
45 Hardman Street, Liverpool, England, L1 9AS
Live At Hoots, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh fringe festival might be the worlds most famous comedy festival, but the city has a wealth to offer outside of that. Live at Hoots is a new drag and comedy venue dedicated to just putting on incredible shows. They are Edinburgh’s first “pay what you want” venue meaning they truly back their ability to create amazing shows.
16 Home Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9LY
The Best New Comedy Clubs In America
America is another powerhouse of the comedy scene and plays home to some truly iconic clubs such as the Comedy Store, The Hollywood improv and The Stand. But there are a few new clubs making some moves and creating incredible shows.
The Comedy Mothership, Austin Texas
Founded in 2020 by Podcast legend and stand up comic Joe Rogan, the Comedy Mothership was created with one thing in mind. To put on the best comedy shows in the country. With 2 incredible rooms purpose built to generate the best possible atmosphere you can’t really argue that they haven’t achieved it! It just shows what’s possible when someone who knows comedy as well as Joe is behind the wheel.
320 E 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701, United States
The Laugh Factory, Covina California
The Laugh Factory is an American institution! They’ve been spreading laughs in their truly iconic venues for years. Their newest venue in Covina is no different too. You’re always guaranteed a great night and you never know who might drop in to make you laugh!
104 N Citrus Ave, Covina, CA 91723, United States
The Best New Comedy Clubs In Australia
In the Southern Hemisphere Australia are the kings of comedy. With world famous festivals such as the Melbourne comedy fest they shouldn’t be forgotten about on the world map of laughs!
Kings Of Comedy, Melbourne
These guys have been running since 2015 which in Comedy terms is definitely still young! They pride themselves on supporting the best young and upcoming talent giving them a platform and an opportunity to share the stage with some true legends of Australian Comedy! They’re expanding outside of Melbourne too so keep an eye out to see what they achieve in the future.
585 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
The Running Joke, Sydney
Sydney is home to the world famous Comedy Store, but there’s definitely room for some newer comedy clubs too. The Running Joke is one of those clubs. They have the goal of becoming the best comedy club in Sydney and are fast moving towards that! They book incredible acts and their venue creates an intimate vibe perfect for sharing laughter and creating memories.
35 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, NSW 2011, Australia
Conclusion
The golden age of comedy is upon us and as you can see it’s now easier than ever before to see world class comedy. This is just a small insight into the incredible work that comedy clubs are doing around the world to bring you more laughs than ever.
If you’ve ever considered going to check out some live comedy then you can’t go too far wrong with any of the spots on our list. Just go in ready to laugh, with an open mind and maybe don’t sit in the front row unless you want a friendly roasting!
Luke Hall is a writer and stand up comedian based in London with a passion for Food, Travel and of course Comedy!
