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

The Tom Petty Preservation Society

Alexander's Live, Chester.

This event is for 18 and over - No refunds will be issued for under 18s.

Entry Tickets

Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
STANDING £16.50 (£15.00)

Donate to Alexander's Live save our venues campaign

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.
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
£1 DONATION £1.00 (£1.00)
£5 DONATION £5.00 (£5.00)
£10 DONATION £10.00 (£10.00)
£20 DONATION £20.00 (£20.00)

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More information about The Tom Petty Preservation Society tickets

The Tom Petty Preservation Society is made up of an elite set of musicians and their aim is to re create those amazing songs written and immortalised by Tom Petty.
This gathering includes ex members of The Denny Laine Band (Ex Moody Blues and Wings), The Chuck Berry Touring Band and also a current member of 70's Progsters, Atomic Rooster.
2024 celebrates the 45th anniversary of one of the biggest selling and best loved albums of the Tom Petty Collective. "Damn The Torpedoes" came out in October 1979. The album was ranked in the top 250 Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", It went on to become a Triple Platinum selling Album. The band will play a selection of songs from this album along with an Anthology set of his career.
Tom Petty was best known as the legendary frontman of the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He also enjoyed success as a solo artist with such hit songs as 'Free Fallin'' and 'Runnin' Down a Dream.'
He previously led the band Mudcrutch, was a member of the late 1980s super-group the Traveling Wilburys
Tom Petty was without doubt a beacon of light in the Rock n Roll World until his untimely death in 2017.
Over the course of his career, Tom Petty sold more than 80 million albums. His hit singles with the Heartbreakers include "American Girl" (1976), "Don't Do Me Like That" (1979), "Refugee" (1980), "The Waiting" (1981), "Don't Come Around Here No More" (1985) and "Learning to Fly" (1991).
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Petty was honoured as MusiCares Person of the Year in February 2017 for his contributions to music and for his philanthropy