Are you tired of the same old night out that consists of dinner and a disappointing movie? We’re here to add some excitement to your life with comedy in Joburg. We round up everything comedy in the city, including regular comedy events and one-off shows.
Get Your Giggle On in Joburg
We know life can be hard sometimes, and we all need a little something to cheer us up. That’s where Joburg’s comedy scene comes to the rescue. With a mix of weekly events and special shows in popular theatres, there’s something funny for everyone. Get ready to turn your frown upside down with these hilarious hangouts and shows in Joburg.
Comedy Events and Clubs in Joburg
If you’re someone who just has to get a good dose of giggles to get through the week, we know how you feel. The good news is that now you don’t have to re-watch Netflix comedy specials anymore. Here are some comedy crews in Joburg with weekly shows.
Bioscope Sundays
Sundays are for laughter at The Bioscope! What better way to end your weekend in Joburg than with a live stand-up comedy show? The comedy kicks off at 6:30 pm, and most shows last around two hours.
Bioscope Sundays won ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the 2024 Savannah Comic’s Choice Awards. So, this is a no-brainer for comedy lovers.
Details: 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg | 061 900 4457 | Instagram
Samoka Comedy Events
Samoka SA brings premium comedy experiences to top venues in Joburg, including Kings Kraal in Bryanston and Baze Lounge by the DaVinci Hotel in Sandton. They host a lineup of emerging and established comedians who promise to leave you slapping your knees and drying your tears of laughter.
Tickets to all shows can be purchased from Quicket. Follow Samoka SA on Instagram to stay up to date with their latest laughter-inducing events.
Upcoming Comedy Shows in Joburg
If you don’t want your cheeks to hurt on a weekly basis, but still want to enjoy some good comedy, Joburg has just what you’re looking for. We’ve found some one-night-only and multi-night comedy shows that will provide your once-in-a-while kind of laughs.
Alan Committee: AV-A-LAUGH-TA
Legendary South African comedian, Alan Committie, hosts his 28th solo show – Avalaughta: Stand-up Comedy to Keep the Blues Away! The show is a comic look at events and madnesses from 2025, with topics like the despairs of Home Affairs, the top-and-tail of weddings and funerals, astrology readings, book clubs, and password pressures.
The show will take place at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre at Montecasino from 20 March to 12 April 2026. Head over to Webtickets to book your seat.
Details: Pieter Toerien’s Theatre at Montecasino, Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways | 011 511 1988 | Instagram
South Africa is a Movie
Ready for an unforgettable night of laughter with Modipane A-Lister? This highly anticipated one-man, one-night-only comedy special reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to much-loved comedian.
Catch this hilariously inspiring show at the Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre on 2 May 2026. Grab your tickets at Webtickets.
Details: Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre, Bolani Rd, Jabulani, Soweto | 011 930 7461 | Instagram
In Comedy, We Trust
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Eish, but life is tough right now,” this is the comedy show for you. In Comedy, We Trust is a show about how comedy remains a place of relief, truth, and connection in a time when many of our lives, our country, and society often feel heavy and uncertain.
Iconic comedians Pelepele, David Kau, Celeste Ntuli, Chris Forrest, and Mashabela take to the stage at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City to show us that, in laughter, we can trust. Book your tickets at Webtickets.
Details: Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, Corner of Northern Parkway & Data Cres, Ormonde, Johannesburg South | 011 248 5168
Joburg has a comedy fix for everyone. For those who love to laugh, there are regular comedy shows to keep you constantly entertained. If you enjoy a once-in-a-while kind of laugh, there is no shortage of one-off comedy events. Either way, now you have no excuse to be sad, so grab your tickets to one of these giggle-worthy events. Askies in advance for your aching cheeks!