Laughter is the best medicine and it’s good for your health. That’s why we believe that doctors should prescribe these Comedy Clubs in Lisbon, as a way of relieving the stress of everyday life for many Lisboners.
Lisbon is also a city where stand-up comedy seems to have caught on. Ever since the first episode of “Levanta-te e Ri”, which aired on SIC, the Portuguese have never let go of this type of entertainment.
We would even go so far as to say that Portugal has never had so many comedians, a generation that makes us laugh every day through satire on all kinds of subjects, from simple everyday life to politics, social issues and even love relationships.
There’s something for everyone, and that’s why we’d like to give a round of applause to all our comedians: thank you for making our days brighter.
Comedy clubs versus theaters
There are still few places dedicated solely to the art of making us laugh, but there are some venues in the city where certain nights are dedicated to these sessions full of humor, clever jokes and hilarious performances.
In these Comedy Clubs in Lisbon you’ll find a spectacularly cozy and intimate atmosphere, unlike what you might find, for example, in large theaters or pavilions, which many of our comedy artists use for their own shows.
In Comedy Clubs you’ll find spaces that are generally smaller and more intimate, allowing for a more direct connection between the comedians and their audience, and it’s this closeness that is able to offer you a unique experience, where the laughs flow freely and you feel part of something special.
It’s also in these smaller venues that you’ll find everything from established comedians to beginners, and it’s here that you’ll find the great talents that make us laugh on various digital platforms today.
At these Comedy Clubs in Lisbon you’ll also have the chance to attend themed performances and special evenings, from improvisation to shows in other languages, or even a Battle or Roast, which is when two comedians battle each other with the power of their jokes, or when they get together to make jokes about a third person, respectively.
Comedy Clubs in Lisbon…
Lisboa Comedy Club
At the Lisboa Comedy Club you’ll always find a stage with the best comedians, some more experienced, others younger, debuts, on unique nights, full of surprises, but where laughter is guaranteed, or at least a smile.
The venue also has a bar, a restaurant with snacks to share and, if you think you’re the funniest in your group of friends, there’s an open-mic every night, all you have to do is sign up beforehand by emailing booking@lisboacomedyclub.pt.
Address: Avenida Duque de Loulé 3A (Saldanha)
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 19h to 00h
Reservations: open-mic via booking@lisboacomedyclub.pt; dinners via reservas@lisboacomedyclub.pt
Chiado Comedy Club
Also well-known in the capital is the Chiado Comedy Club, which is characterized by being a comedy club where you can watch stand-up comedy shows, as well as take part in various online workshops! And if you like black humor, then the Chiado Comedy Club is the place to go, because it’s one of the club’s specialties.
The big difference with the previous comedy club is that the Chiado Comedy Club is also itinerant and can take its shows to various venues in and around the city.
And, just like the Lisboa Comedy Club, the Chiado Comedy Club also has open-mic nights, some of the funniest and most hilarious you’ll find in the city. You can sign up using this form.
Address: Rua Manuel Soares Guedes 13A (Chiado)
Schedule: on request
Reservations: open-mic via form
… and other places to watch stand-up comedy
Apart from the exclusive venues where stand-up comedy is king and queen of Lisbon’s laughter nights, there are some places, usually bars, that offer special comedy nights, and these are the places we’ll get to know next.
The Fyve – Cowork Living
The best remedy for weekly stress comes with Desatino, with stand-up comedy nights every Friday at 21:30.
With laughs, fun and positive energy, this is the most unforgettable way to start the weekend on the right foot.
Address: Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa 27, A B Armazém 2 (The Fyve – Cowork Living)
Schedule: every Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: at Fever
Com Calma – Cultural Space
In this bar you’ll find a bit of everything when it comes to performing arts, but since we’re talking about making you laugh, we’d like to highlight the improvisation nights this bar usually offers, as well as workshops and quiz games.
So you’ll want to check before you go to find out what kind of shows they have scheduled.
Address: Rua República da Bolívia 5C (Benfica)
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
More information: via e-mail
Camones – Art & Bar
At this friendly bar in Graça, you can enjoy intimate concerts and fun open-mic nights that are always different.
Oh, that’s right, at Camones you can also bring your pet along to keep you company on the most hilarious nights in town.
Address: Rua Josefa Maria 4B (Graça)
Tickets: at Fever
Espaço Evoé
Evoé is an acting school that always hosts very entertaining stand-up comedy shows.
In addition to these shows, there are many others, which you can check out on the website of this interesting cultural space.
Address: Rua Canastras 36-40 (Baixa)
Schedule: various dates
Tickets: on the website
Roterdão Club
Roterdão is a bar on the famous Pink Street in Cais do Sodré, which every Friday is dedicated to hilarious stand-up comedy sessions called “Cais a Rir”.
These evenings always start at 10pm and last an hour, where you can laugh with some of the best comedians of Lisbon’s nightlife.
Address: Rua Nova do Carvalho 28 (Cais do Sodré)
Time: Fridays, from 10pm to 11pm
Bar d’A Barraca
Bar d’A Barraca has regular stand-up comedy nights every Tuesday, organized by the production company Kilt, with well-known comedians such as Guilherme Geirinhas, Diogo Batáguas, Carlos Coutinho Vilhena and Luana do Bem.
It also hosts the monthly Domino’s Comedy Club, which brings together established comedians and new talents from the national comedy scene.
Address: Largo de Santos 2A (Santos)
Opening hours: every Tuesday
Baiwho Lisboa
Baiwho Lisboa also has stand-up comedy evenings, through the “Baiwho Comedy Sessions”, which are monthly events with various selected comedians, providing humorous evenings with different styles and talents of national and international stand-up.
These sessions are already a reference in Campo de Ourique for those looking for stand-up comedy in Lisbon.
Address: Rua Domingos Sequeira 5A (Estrela)
Schedule: monthly
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