Live music & comedy

Friday Night Comedy brings the very best comedians from the UK and beyond to Alexander’s Live in the heart of Chester.

The only weekly comedy night in the city Friday Night Comedy will keep the laughs coming thick and fast week after week. For each
show we provide four brilliant comedians hand-picked to give you the best night out for the lowest possible price.

We also have our amazing bar, offering a huge selection of craft beers, ales, lagers, wine, gin, rum, whiskey, cocktails, soft drinks
and much, much more. you can be sure Friday Night Comedy customers will all have a great night out! It’s an offering like no other
elsewhere in Chester!

**Please note that seating is unreserved, on a first-come first-served basis and that all line-ups are subject to change without prior notice**
ALL FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY SHOWS ARE 18+

upcoming shows

We pride ourselves on bringing the best acts to Chester hosting events most days. Throughout the warmer months we host large live events in Rufus Court and our festivals days in the Alexander's Beer Garden. Please note that some events will require tickets to gain entry and at most events seating is unreserved and extremely limited. However, the dance floor will be in full swing!
We will always do our best to make your visit as fun as possible and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the form at the bottom of this page.

Our weekly schedule includes:

Mondays - Live local and touring bands

Tuesday - Chester's longest running Open Mic Night. Sign up from 7:30pm

Wednesday - LatinMania Salsa classes from 7pm - Late

Thursday - The hottest local bands or tribute shows

Friday - Weekly Friday Night Comedy

Saturday - Great party bands and tributes to get the dance floor filed

Sunday - Live Jazz, Folk or Blues from 2pm

Afternoon Special Stand-Up Comedy in the Garden

Alexander's Live, Chester.

Entry Tickets

Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
UNRESERVED SEATING £19.25 (£17.50)

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Alexander's is Chester's longest running Grassroots Live Music and Comedy Venue and is committed to giving a stage to new and exciting acts. We do all we can to bring a diverse and eclectic range of events for all to enjoy and if you would like to make a donation this money will be put towards making these shows happen, from covering band costs to technical support, equipment purchase, upkeep and ongoing maintenance. Thank you for your generosity and we look forward to seeing you at a show soon.
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More information about Afternoon Special Stand-Up Comedy in the Garden tickets

Hosted by Danny McLoughlin

Featuring 

Rachel Fairburn

Jamie Hutchinson

And a Very Special Mystery Guest

Bring your camping chairs and blankets, pitch up and spend your bank holiday afternoon laughing your socks off at our very special stand-up in the garden at Alexander’s this bank holiday Sunday 26th May.

Danny McLoughlin

Danny McLoughlin has the sharp wit & material, likeable persona and strong stage presence that have seen him become a much sought after act in his short time as a stand up.

It has been a rapid rise for Danny and it all looks set to continue. With an amiable, confident stage presence and a well written set Danny delivers material with more than just an immediate pay-off line, preferring to take the joke one or two steps further.

Confident enough to take a risk on stage he does so not to the detriment of the audience, keeping them laughing along or hanging on every word

"His innate comic timing, insightful digressions and ability to think on his feet puts him alongside the most talented and genuinely funny comedians!"

Three Weeks

 

“He can recite an advertising jingle and still get plenty of laughs.”

Chortle

 

“Observational material with a dark edge.”

The Wee Review

 

Rachel Fairburn

Now based in London, Rachel featured in Chortle’s ‘One to Watch’ list in 2020 and picked up the 2019 online content award from Joe.co.uk. She has also been a finalist of several prestigious competitions including Funny Women, City Life Comedian of the Year, the NATYS and English Comedian of the Year.

Rachel is co-host and co-writer of the worldwide smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla. With a huge international following of over a quarter of a million listeners and growing, she has taken the podcast on several sell-out UK tours and a tour of the USA.

“Very much the Rock’n’Roll star of British Comedy”
Rolling Stone

“Fairburn delivers…with sadistic glee”
Guardian

“Huge presence in a pint-sized frame" ★★★★
Chortle

“Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable" ★★★★
The Skinny

“Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart" ★★★★

Funny Women

 

Jamie Hutchinson

Former XS Manchester Comedian of the Year and podcast hero, Jamie Hutchinson is one of the brightest sparks on the UK circuit. His commanding stage presence and razor sharp wit make him a sought after act for major clubs across the country. He has headlined the prestigious Big Value Late Show at the Edinburgh Fringe and was nominated for the Leicester Mercury award.

“His life is pathetic and it’s so funny” 

Adam Rowe

“Absolutely useless”

Seann Walsh

“One of the most marvellous fuck ups I’ve ever met”

Dan Nightingale

Mystery Guest

Any regulars of the Alexander’s Comedy Club will know we absolutely love to throw a massive curveball into our comedy nights every now and again with an absolutely amazing MYSTERY GUEST. 

This gig is no different and although it's all hush-hush here at the moment, one thing we can be certain of is this is one NOT TO MISS!!!