Comedy Carnival London Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is Comedy Carnival London worth it? Our verdict

A rotating lineup of international comedians and original material from three headline acts: that is what Comedy Carnival London offers, so it is a strong choice for anyone after a night of stand-up that is never repeated.

Since 2004, the International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden has delivered unfiltered stand-up performances that are never repeated, so guests can expect fresh material and a new comedic experience every week.

On Booking Wolf it costs £16.20 per person against Viator's £18, a saving of £1.80 (10%). For two people, The Rum Monkey Comedy Club Boat West End's Dark Comedy on Battersea Barge works out £3.60 a head cheaper (£12.60 each against £16.20), so the extra does not buy more time or a private group. The Comedy Carnival London show is a shared group experience starting at 42 Earlham Street.

Choose it if a late bar after the show matters to you. Skip it if you want the cheapest ticket or prefer a show with extras included.

Its tours pick up about one new review every 3 months on the sites we track (fewer than 5 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 1/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is Comedy Carnival London?

Comedy Carnival London is a London-based dinner and Comedy Show company running five tours that cover Covent Garden, international stand-up Comedy, French Cuisine and Peruvian Fusion. The closest comparable tour, from Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club London, costs £10.80 - £5.40 less than the International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden. Its tours pick up about one new review every 3 months on the sites we track - fewer than 5 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 1/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

Its range also takes in a French Cuisine Dinner, an Italian Pizza Dinner, a Japanese Izakaya Dinner and a Peruvian Fusion Dinner. The shortest of its tours lasts 2 hours; the longest, 5 hours.

How much do Comedy Carnival London's tours cost?

A tour with Comedy Carnival London costs between £16.20 and £76.50 per person on Booking Wolf. At the top end is the Japanese Izakaya Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden, at £76.50.

Its most-reviewed tour, the International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden, is also its cheapest, at £16.20 per person, against £18 on Viator. The options differ in the day of the week, with tickets available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

What to expect on its most popular tour

Guests on the International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden spend the tour enjoying a night of Stand Up Comedy at Comedy Carnival in Covent Garden. Guests set off from the 42 Earlham Street, and the tour finishes where it began.

Is Comedy Carnival London good value?

At £16.20 per person, Comedy Carnival London's International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden costs £5.40 more than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club London's Best in Stand Up Comedy Comedy Shows every night of the week (listed at 2 to 4 hours), which is £10.80.

It is the dearest of the comparable tours on Booking Wolf: all three from other operators cost less. Unlike Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club London's tour, which refunds in full up to 24 hours before, this one is non-refundable.

How Comedy Carnival London compares

The Best in Stand Up Comedy from Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club London lasts longer at 2 to 4 hours, while Comedy Carnival London's offering is 2 hours. This one lists guaranteed laughs, which is not mentioned by Comedy Carnival London. The Boat Show Comedy Club's experience on the River Thames lasts longer at 3 hours, making it suitable for those looking for a more extended evening. Each tour provides a different atmosphere, appealing to diverse preferences in comedy styles and locations.

Who should skip Comedy Carnival London?

• Anyone under 18 - the International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden only takes guests aged 18 and up.

Before you book: practical information

The tour finishes where it began. It suits all fitness levels.

Background & Highlights

The International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden is a weekly event held every Friday and Saturday night in London's West End, featuring a rotating lineup of award-winning international comedians. The show has been a staple in Covent Garden since 2004, offering unfiltered stand-up comedy performances that are never repeated, ensuring fresh content each week.

Comedy Carnival London: frequently asked questions