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.
25. Paddy McGuinness
Beloved TV host and comedian Paddy McGuinness will bring his trademark charm and humour to Liverpool Empire Theatre on February 16, Salford Quays’ The Lowry on March 27 and 28, and Blackpool Opera House on March 29, 2025. | Provided
26. Josh Widdicombe
Josh Widdicombe will also return to the North West in late 2025, adding new dates to his tour. He’ll perform at Chester’s Storyhouse on November 4, Stockport Plaza on November 22, and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on November 30, 2025. | Provided
27. Rhod Gilbert
Rhod Gilbert will bring his unique mix of self-deprecating humor and storytelling to Kendal Leisure Centre on June 6, 2025. Fans of his sharp and often heartfelt comedy won’t want to miss this show. | Getty Images
28. Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais opens and closes his 2025 tour with unmissable North West dates. He’ll perform at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on January 20 and 21, and return later in the year to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on December 4. | Getty Images