Glasgow is set to honour one of its most iconic sons, Sir Billy Connolly, with a celebration this September as part of the Glasgow 850 programme. The Big Yin Weekend, taking place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, will honour to the legendary Glaswegian comedian, musician, storyteller and artist through a vibrant mix of music, comedy, […]

We’re delighted to share that the Glasgow International Comedy Festival has been nominated for Glasgow’s Favourite Business at the prestigious Glasgow Business Awards 2025. This award is decided entirely by a public vote and we’d love your support! If GICF has brought you laughter, unforgettable nights out, or a chance to see world-class comedy right […]

The initial lineup for the 2026 Glasgow International Comedy Festival has been officially announced. The festival will feature performances by Connor Burns, Sue Perkins, Craig Hill, Judi Love, Mark Simmons, Bridget Christie, and the GICF Comedy Gala. Scotland’s own Connor Burns is set to return to the King’s Theatre following two sold-out shows at the […]

Whether you loved them in Glasgow or can’t believe you missed them, near 100 Glasgow International Comedy Festival acts are making the journey to Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival this August! Check out our A-Z list here 🙌 2025 Last Chance Saloon with Vladimir McTavishhttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/2025-last-chance-saloon-with-vladimir-mctavish An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsmanhttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/an-englishman-an-irishman-and-a-scotsman ABC of One-Liner Jokeshttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/abc-of-one-liner-jokes Ania […]

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) welcomed over 61,000 comedy fans to 605 shows this year, marking its biggest ever event, as the Festival once again transformed Glasgow into ‘the funniest city in the world’.  Glasgow International Comedy Festival has now revealed the dates for 2026’s event as 11th March – 29th March 2026. Scotland’s largest dedicated comedy festival, GICF hosted 605 […]

Rosco McClelland has been announced as the winner of 2025’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, at Glasgow International Comedy Festival’s (GICF) Comedy Gala. The comedian collected his trophy onstage at the King’s Theatre, following a touching video message from Sir Billy Connolly himself on the final day of this year’s festival. The only […]

Glasgow International Comedy Festival caught up with the one and only Billy Kirkwood, host of the Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians Podcast, to ask him our burning questions ahead of their LIVE SHOW at the GFT on Tuesday 25th March 2025 1. First off, are you excited to be performing at the Glasgow International […]

Winner, winner chicken dinner! Check out the amazing winners of the Chortle Awards (THAT ARE ALSO AT GICF25! 🥳). Don’t miss out on your chance to see these amazing award winning shows at Glasgow International Comedy Festival Here Comes The Guillotine LIVE Join Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd for an evening of live […]