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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

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Northgate Folk Festival 2025

Alexander's Live, Chester.

Northgate Folk Festival 2025

Entry Tickets
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
STANDING £27.40 (£24.00)
STANDING (STUDENT) £23.00 (£20.00)

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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 Northgate Folk Festival 2025 tickets

Northgate Folk Festival, the North West’s leading experimental and contemporary folk all-dayer, returns on 23.8.25. Presented by Choir of Outsiders, the third edition once again champions boundary-pushing artists redefining traditional music for modern audiences, featuring:

Sam Amidon | Jim Ghedi | Lucy & Hazel | Toria Wooff | Spitzer Space Telescope | Wire Worms | Tealeaf | Satnam | Joshua Arnold & Therine | Queer As Folk | Common Folk ft. Mersey Morris | Mockbeggar Morris

Inimitable singer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon headlines our 2025 edition. Fresh from the release of his critically acclaimed album Salt River, the Vermont-born trailblazer brings his adventurous reworkings of American ballads, hymns and work songs - “transform(ing) all of the songs, changing their colours and loading them with trapdoors” (New York Times).

Joining him are torchbearers of a new wave of experimental folk and outspoken protest voices: Sheffield’s Jim Ghedi and Lucy & Hazel. They’ll be joined by “potent gothic-folk” songwriter Toria Wooff, the intensely charismatic Spitzer Space Telescope, DIY neo-folk cadre Wire Worm and many more.

Festivalgoers can also expect Morris dancing, mummers plays and folk sessions from Queer As Folk, Common Folk, Mersey Morris and Mockbeggar Morris.

12pm – 11pm | Under 12s free | £24 tickets | £20 students | Artwork by The Quiet Orchard


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Alexander’s Ltd, Rufus Court, Chester, CH1 2JW
01244 401 402         contact@alexanderslive.com