Best of the Fringe
Join us for a taste of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND!
Thursday September 2nd 2021 – Thursday December 5th 2024
Monkey Barrel Comedy
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Described by the Metro as "Fringe Heroes" and as the Fringe's "Beating Heart" by the Telegraph, Monkey Barrel Comedy believes there should be a taste of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ALL YEAR ROUND.
Outstanding Fringe Show award winner Liam Withnail hosts, with a different line-up each night, featuring some of the country's top acts, award winning festival favourites and the very best up-and-coming talent around.
Every Thursday, we'll bring you some of the best highlights from Fringe 2023, with two shows each week jam-packed full of the all the best bits from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Whilst later, in the lead-up to August, we offer a sneak peek of what's to come in 2024, as an array of some of the best acts from The Fringe work on their new stuff in preparation for their shows at the biggest comedy festival in the world... and you’re invited to come along and see it here first!
Top stand-up Comedy at Scotland's Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023 and 2024), and home to the Best Comedy Show at last year's Edinburgh Fringe. See our website or social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest line-ups.
7pm (75mins): £8 per person. £5 for Students*.
9pm (1hr 45mins): £10 per person. £7 for Students*.
*Use Promotion Code 1STUDENT, 2STUDENTS, 3STUDENTS, 4STUDENTS, 5STUDENTS or 6STUDENTS for discount.
Venue Doors Open at least 30 minutes before show starts - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Everyone gets a seat - Table Service throughout the show.
Please contact us at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information.
Monkey Barrel Comedy
The "Beating Heart" of the Fringe. The Telegraph
“The Monkey Barrel is amazing. They’re so caring and supportive. They’re not just all talk.” Sam Campbell
"Monkey Barrel’s stock is high" The Scotsman
"The Best Comedy Club in the World" Olga Koch
"Fringe Heroes" The Metro
5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor | 4.7★★★★ Google | 4.5★★★★ Facebook
Scotland's Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023 and 2024)
Home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners and Sky Best Comedy Show 2023
"What a comedy club you’ve got there Edinburgh!" Kevin Bridges
A "Year-round Edinburgh institution" The List
"Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" British Comedy Guide
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Monkey Barrel Comedy is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Our rooms are located at the top end of Blair Street, just off the Royal Mile and can be easily accessed by Bus and Taxi from South Bridge or by foot from either Cowgate or the High Street.
As with many venues in the traditional and historical Old Town, some of our spaces have accessibility limitations. Please contact us in advance (via email to our Box Office at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com) if you have any access requirements, so we can advise on the options available.
MB1 is at ground level and can be accessed via most wheelchairs with some adjustments made for you outside the venue. Please let us know in advance of buying a ticket (via the Box Office) so we can confirm and be prepared for your arrival. Because of the physical changes required outside of the venue, we cannot guarantee entry unless we are notified in advance.
MB3 and MB4 are accessed via a series of steps. If you are able to move over short distances, our team can assist and looking after any mobility equipment.
If the room for the event isn't listed, then it may not yet have been confirmed. If you have any questions on this, or anything else, please contact our Box Office at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com.