If you are looking for a laugh this summer, Leeds is absolutely spoiled for choice once again - the only question is, to forsake the good weather for the cooler climates of a comedy club or venue?
We’ll let you decide that for yourselves.
As we head into June, the city's comedy scene is gearing up for a stellar month featuring a massive mix of household names, Edinburgh Fringe previews, and top-tier circuit showcases.
From a spectacular arena-grade homecoming show at the Grand Theatre to intimate independent club sets, we have rounded up the very best stand-up on offer.
Across 18 major listings, there are a whopping 21 individual performances to pick from over the next four weeks.
Get your diaries out and start booking - here is your guide to Leeds' comedy calendar this June...
13. Ivo Graham: Orange Crush (June 17)
Frenetic, anxious, and brilliantly polite, Ivo Graham brings his quirky, hyper-literate storytelling style to the Varieties. His new show Orange Crush is a hilarious dive into mid-30s chaos. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, LS1 6LW | Local Library
14. Friday Night Comedy: Father's Day Special (June 19 and 20)
Glee is celebrating Father's Day weekend with an incredible "Dad goes free" ticket offer. The comedy matches the deal, featuring the brilliant Spanish-Welsh comic Ignacio Lopez alongside Dinesh Nathan, Carey Marx, and Joe Kent-Walters (AKA Frankie Monroe). 😂 The Glee Club, 32 Great George Street, LS1 3DL | The Glee club
15. Rob Preston & Imogen Andrews WIP (June 21)
Hyde Park Book Club continues to fly the flag for independent comedy by hosting intimate Work In Progress previews. Catch rising local talents Rob Preston and Imogen Andrews testing out their fresh festival material back-to-back. 😂 Hyde Park Book Club, 27-29 Headingley Lane, LS6 1BL | Provided
16. Jack Barry (June 26 and 27)
The final Friday club night of the month at Glee features a stellar multi-comic bill headlined by the effortlessly funny Jack Barry (pictured), Keith Farnan, Andrea Hubert, and top circuit favourite Ian Smith. 😂 The Glee Club, 32 Great George Street, LS1 3DL | Provided
17. Joe Tracini: 10 Things I Hate About Me (June 28)
Based on his bestselling book, actor and comedian Joe Tracini brings his deeply personal, incredibly moving, and fiercely funny show about mental health and life's absurdities to the Varieties stage. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, LS1 6LW | Local Library
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18. Epic Rap Battles Of History (June 28)
The multi-billion-view YouTube phenomenon makes the leap from the screen to the stage. Expect high-energy, costume-swapping, fast-rhyming historical parodies executed perfectly live to close out a massive month of laughs. 😂 The Wardrobe, 6 St Peter's Square, LS9 8AH | Provided