The Laughienda Comedy Club | 13th Aug '26 | Karl Porter Headlines

Manchester's award-winning FREE comedy club returns to its home of THURSDAYS at Lions Den, Deansgate 🦁

The Laughienda Comedy Club is a fortnightly new act/new material night, showcasing the freshest talent from all over the North West, alongside TV headliners trying out new jokes.

Winner - North West Comedy Awards 2022 🏆

'Laughs guaranteed' - The Guardian

'Something for everyone...a must see!' - Lancashire Post

'One of the best nights out in Greater Manchester' - The Manc

THIS WEEK'S HEADLINER...

KARL PORTER

Karl Porter is a Stand-up Comedian, Comedy Actor and a Social Media Personality.

After doing the rounds on the comedy circuit for many years, Karl had a turning point in 2023 when a clip of his Comedy Routine went viral on social media. The slow motion goal celebration Karl impressively acted out gained over 50 Million views on his Instagram page alone and was shared on multiple platforms all over the world, Karl then featured in interviews about his viral fame on BBC News, TalkSport, ESPN, NewZealand Breakfast, BT Canada and many more.

Also featuring performances from: 

Ben Turner

Mick Tickner

Jack Palmer

Lulu Simons

+ MORE TBA

Hosted By Jack Kelly

*lineup subject to change*

🚪 DOORS OPEN: 7:30pm

🎤 SHOW STARTS: 8pm