October is shaping up to be a massive month for live entertainment across Leeds, with dozens of TV regulars, podcast favourites, and rising circuit stars taking to stages across the city.
From household stand-up heavyweights at the iconic City Varieties Music Hall to intimate Edinburgh Fringe breakouts at Hyde Park Book Club and packed weekend showcases at The Glee Club and The Wardrobe, there is no shortage of options to keep you laughing through the autumn.
Whether you are after razor-sharp political satire, raucous musical comedy, or dramatic spoken word, here is your ultimate guide to over 50 events coming to Leeds venues this October:
37. Christopher Hall: Pizazz (October 21)
Social media comedy creator brings his flamboyant personality, pop culture obsession, and storytelling live. 😂 The Wardrobe | James Hardisty
38. Robert White: 'THAT' Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy! (October 22)
Musical comedy chaos, rapid-fire improvisations, and hilarious self-reflection from the BGT finalist. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall | Dan Oxtoby
39. Barry From Watford: Shooting From The New Hip (October 22)
The nation’s favourite nonagenarian brings fierce one-liners and biting satire alongside guest Clinton Baptiste. 😂 The Glee Club Leeds | Provided (PR Handout)
40. Weekend Comedy Showcase (October 23–24)
Nabil Abdulrashid (pictured) and Ian Smith headline a packed showcase of top-tier UK club comedy. 😂 The Glee Club Leeds
41. Jon Richardson in Conversation: The Teenage Diaries of a Stand-Up Comedian (October 24)
The 8 Out of 10 Cats favourite visits his embarrassing past in an intimate evening reading from his real teenage diaries. 😂 City Varieties Music Hall
42. Saturday Comedy Club with Stephen Carlin & Guests (October 24)
Scottish deadpan master Stephen Carlin brings his brilliantly structured logic and dry humour to Leeds. 😂 The Hi Fi Club