With a plethora of shows taking place in the North West across 2025 - to put it mildly - those not musically inclined will be happy to know many comedy tours are set to pass the region.
For those in need of a belly laugh as we approach ‘Blue Monday’ in 2025, the likes of Peter Kay, Harry Hill, Sophie Duker and more are set to pass through Manchester, Salford, Kendal, Crewe and many more locations across the next twelve months.
We’ve scanned the gig guides to bring you 29 shows coming to venues in the region that you can’t miss, including the arrival of a US comedic star who made waves after a controversy surrounding Saturday Night Live through to the welcome return of one Julian Clary.
All the events we’ve listed still have tickets available through Ticketmaster, but in some cases your opportunity to enjoy some of the entertainment coming to the North West in 2025 might be running out sooner than you think.
So who are we looking forward to coming to the North West in 2025? Read on to find out more.
13. Ben Elton
Comedy legend Ben Elton kicks off his 2025 North West shows at Theatre Royal St Helens on January 28, before performing at Storyhouse Chester on February 5, Floral Pavilion Theatre in Merseyside on February 6, and Westmorland Hall in Kendal on February 8. | Provided
14. Chris McAusland
The brilliantly funny Chris McCausland has a packed schedule in the North West next year, with performances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on January 31 and February 1, Salford Quays' The Lowry on March 2 and April 20, Burnley Mechanics on March 31, April 1, and September 18, Crewe Lyceum Theatre on April 22 and September 10, Storyhouse Chester on May 2 and 3, and Southport Comedy Festival on October 5. | Provided
15. Dara O'Briain
The ever-popular Dara Ó Briain will showcase his razor-sharp humour at Storyhouse Chester on April 22 and 23, Liverpool Empire Theatre on November 2, and Manchester’s Opera House on November 15, 2025. | Provided
16. Greg Davies
Greg Davies brings his tour to the North West with stops at Liverpool Empire Theatre from January 29 to February 1 and Manchester’s O2 Apollo on February 26, 27, 28, and March 1, 2025. | Provided