Some of the biggest names in comedy are due to perform in the city this coming year, with shows at the first direct arena, Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall all set to amuse.
Among those stopping by are big names in the likes of Ricky Gervais and Peter Kay and up-and-coming stars aplenty.
The below gallery features a selection of 19 names set to perform in the city over the coming year.

13. Jack Dee
Seasoned comedian Jack Dee returns to the stage in Leeds on June 19; bringing his 'Small World' tour to Leeds Grand Theatre. | PA

14. Greg Davies
Greg Davies, known for shows including Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners and Nevermind The Buzzcocks, brings his 'Full Fat Legend' show to the first direct arena on June 20. | Submitted Photo: Submitted

15. Dara O'Briain
Dara O'Briain's new show 'Re:Creation' sees one of Ireland's finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. He performs at Leeds Grand Theatre on June 21. | Victoria Theatre Photo: Victoria Theatre

16. Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais is returning to first direct arena on June 26 for his highly-anticipated brand-new stand-up show ‘MORTALITY’. Fresh from his most recent stand-up special 'Armageddon' winning a Golden Globe, hitting Number 1 on Netflix and claiming the world record for the highest grossing comedy gig of all time, ‘Mortality’ will once again be filmed for Netflix. | PA

17. Chris McCausland
Fresh from becoming the first blind person to win Strictly Come Dancing, Chris McCausland brings his new stand-up tour 'Yonks' to the City Varieties Music Hall across three nights on October 2, 3 and 4. | PA Wire

18. John Bishop
Liverpudlian comedian John Bishop will be celebrating 25 years of stand-up during his 2025 tour. Tickets for the tour cost are priced at £25 and included is a date at first direct arena on October 11. | Ian West/PA Wire


