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Comedy Carnival is a London comedy club that puts on stand-up shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at venues in Covent Garden and Leicester Square. Its website (comedycarnival.co.uk) is where you browse upcoming line-ups, see times and prices, and buy tickets. It's aimed at anyone looking for a comedy night out in central London — locals and visitors alike — rather than at people seeking a membership or a full-time club space.
What the club actually offers
The core product is an evening of international stand-up, typically running around two hours. According to the site, shows feature TV names from programmes such as Live At The Apollo and Comedy Central, alongside other international comedians, with an MC hosting.
- Standard comedy nights — listed as "International stand up comedy club night," with a rotating line-up of acts and a host.
- Cabaret Carnival — a separate international cabaret showcase, distinct from the stand-up format.
- Seasonal packages — the site promotes Christmas party bookings combining a comedy show, three courses and Prosecco.
The site also runs a "Happy Hour" label on some Covent Garden listings, which appears in the event titles rather than as a separate offer.
Where and when
Shows are concentrated in two central London areas, with specific venues named per event:
| Venue | Area | Typical nights |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Dials Club | Covent Garden | Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| Phoenix Arts Club | Covent Garden | Selected dates (e.g. cabaret) |
Leicester Square is named as a location in the site's own description, though the sample listings shown are Covent Garden venues. Start times vary by night — the examples on the site range from 8.00PM to 8.30PM, ending around 10.00PM to 10.30PM. The cabaret show listed runs 7.30PM–9.15PM.
What it costs
Prices are listed per event as a "from" figure, so the cheapest available ticket for that night. In the sample listings:
- Thursday, Covent Garden: from £10
- Friday, Covent Garden: from £12
- Saturday, Covent Garden: from £15
- Cabaret Carnival: from £35
These are the site's own published starting prices for those specific dates, not a general price list. Actual cost depends on the date, venue and ticket type you select at checkout. The site does not state whether booking fees apply, so check the total before paying.
How to use the site
- Go to What's On to see the upcoming schedule.
- Pick a date — listings show the line-up, venue, time and starting price.
- Select Buy Tickets on the event you want.
- Choose your ticket type and complete checkout.
If you're booking a Christmas party rather than individual tickets, use the dedicated Christmas party link instead, since that's a package rather than a standard show ticket.
What to check before booking
- Line-ups change. Comedy bills rotate, and the site lists named acts per date. If you're going for a specific comedian, confirm they're on the date you're booking — listings show "Guest" placeholders in some slots.
- Venue matters. Covent Garden and Leicester Square are close but not the same; check the venue on the listing, not just the area.
- Arrive for the start time. Shows have fixed start and end times, and late entry policies aren't stated on the site.
- Reviews as a signal, not a guarantee. The site cites a 5-star rating with over 1,000 reviews and quotes from Time Out, Design My Night and Tripadvisor. Useful as a general quality indicator, but read recent reviews for the specific night you're considering.
Who it's for
Comedy Carnival suits people who want a ticketed, fixed-time comedy show in central London on a weekend night, with a known line-up and a clear price. It's less suited to anyone wanting a walk-in club with a late bar, or a show on a Monday to Wednesday — the schedule is built around Thursday to Saturday.