The Braid Comedy Club

18/05/2026

The master returns! Tim McGarry brings his ‘Height of Nonsense’ tour to Ballymena on 29th May. This will be an amazing night. Details below, in the link:

Tim McGarry is back on the road with his brand new solo stand up show - The Height of Nonsense.

18/05/2026

Folks and folkettes, last big push for Gary Po***ck’s ‘Bucket List’ this Friday 22nd May, in The Braid, Ballymena. Details can be found below in the link:

Ballymena comedian Gary Po***ck brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre

30/04/2026

Folks, our special guest on 8th May, at The Braid Comedy Club, is none other than Peter E. Davidson. Peter is a favourite of ours, and worth the admission fee on his own. Eric Lalor headlines, with support from Ronan Boyle and Darren McCay with myself hosting. Note our new starting time of 8pm. Tickets available below!

https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672402?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgIwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxMG9lMUxXVTVCTHNlekF2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHso-7X_hWtGkMWoOh7BkIyHYGyeibsUpOdMDeWfErj8_Wu2x6KIoSrSCQeja_aem_7eEQpDAUAyeznljk0ozuig

27/04/2026

We’re in Accidental Theatre, Belfast this Thursday 30th April, at 8pm, with a rehearsed reading of our new comedy play. Tickets available on the door. Would love to see you all!

08/04/2026

Folks, just to let you know we have a huge charity gig in The Braid on 25th April, for the brilliant CoppaFeel charity, all organised by the fantastic Lisa Kirkwood! Our headliner is the legend that is Emer Maguire, with terrific support from Jo JarvIe and Edel Carey.

Tickets available from The Braid on 028 2563 5077 or at the following link:

https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672400?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDDwJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBPTk1JRXBIOWt1VzZMeTBUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoQzT1SCZpJ2zDxiJwGvlK5c7qN3s-4dmJ_rW_z0KBiFWqjeIK9gxJPAfdQ1_aem_BEvd18EoTrcdgiGsu95Baw

Please note our new start time of 8pm. Paddy Mc Gaughey hosts as usual.

19/03/2026

Meet your support acts! Joining Colin Murphy on 28th March, we have two of the finest purveyors of stand up comedy in the land.

Ronan Linskey is a Belfast-based stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging performances. A finalist in the Bulmers Irish Comedian of the Year 2015, he has shared stages with renowned acts like Tony Law and Aisling Bea . Linskey has performed at notable venues including The Stand in Glasgow and Edinburgh, The Black Box in Belfast, and The Counting House at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival . He also co-hosts the popular comedy night Kill Your Darlings.

Alan Irwin is a Belfast-based stand-up comedian, writer and performer, widely regarded as one of the most distinctive voices on the Northern Irish comedy circuit.

Known for his sharp, dark humour he is the co-host and co-founder of the popular Kill Your Darlings Comedy Club, alongside Ronan Linskey. Running since 2017 at The Black Box in Belfast.

On television, Alan is best known for playing Sandy in the BBC Northern Ireland mockumentary sitcom Soft Border Patrol, which aired for three series between 2018 and 2020. In radio, he is the writer and star of Johnny Tombola: Out Now for BBC Radio Ulster, and has also appeared on Micky Bartlett’s Comedy Club on BBC Sounds and Live at the Sunflower and The Shane Todd Show for BBC Radio Ulster.

Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours from The Braid soon!

https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173670577?fbclid=IwY2xjawQoz9hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBsZDNCRHJBUjQ4aXpuT1NMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvyjuvnXBrga9Ytn3Ocy-sJfbGDY9FYWnk_GC6TPqQ4gACT9semgZHFkHG8q_aem_CFMEYHpmG6V_FRX2nkC8Vg

Seating will probably be cabaret style.

11/03/2026

Braid Comedy Club Presents Colin Murphy
Saturday 28th March
8.30pm Start
Tickets £11.50 in advance including booking fee
Tickets available via the Braid Box Office on 028 256 35077 or online here:

https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketb.../shows/1173670577

As well as appearing on every episode of the BBC’s award winning ratings topper the Blame Game, hosting IMRO award winning Great Unanswered Questions, acting in BAFTA winning People Like Us, being a team captain on RTE panel show Clear History, over a hundred appearances on the hugely popular, multi IFTA award nominated show The Panel, plus hosting and co-writing six series of the cult classic show Blizzard of Odd, also on RTE, Colin has taken his stand up to all corners of the world.
From Montreal, to Melbourne, New York to Edinburgh, Shanghai to Madrid, and every county in Ireland. Full of pin perfect observations, self-righteous indignation and a bit of swearing.
“He is distinguishably good… His delivery is immaculate, ultra-fast but never unintelligible. More infectiously, he has a knack of making each member of the audience feel like a friend, delivering pinsharp observations in the form of shared confidences.” The Guardian
Support on the night from Alan Irwin and Ronan Linskey
MC as always will be Paddy McGaughey
Show Suitable for - 18+

26/01/2026

Folks, Lisa and I would like to thank everyone who came along to The Braid Comedy Club on Saturday night. We are back in The Braid on 28th March with the legend that is Colin Murphy. Tickets are £10 in advance, and £12 on the door. We advise you to get your tickets in advance, as we may sell out. Support is provided by Alan Irwin and Ronan Linskey.

Get your tickets from the link or number below, or just call in.

https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketb.../shows/1173670577

or 028 25635077

26/01/2026

Fantastic night coming up with no less than 8 brilliant acts! Grab your tickets in advance from the bar in person, or on 028 2564 1953.
Front Page Bar Ballymena
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🎤 Stand-Up Comedy Night 🎤
Join us on Thursday, 19th February for a night of stand-up comedy at The Front Page Bar.
🤣 Live on stage:
Aaron Butler – Belfast-based stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, and host of BBC Radio Ulster’s comedy panel show Sound Mate.
Ro Boyle – another fantastic comedian guaranteed to bring the laughs.
🎟 Tickets available from the pub or by telephone:
📞 028 2564 1953

20/01/2026

Braid Comedy Club Presents Damo Clark and Support

Saturday 24th January 2026
8.30pm Start

Tickets available via the Braid Box Office on 028 256 35077 or online here. Tickets are £5 in advance or £8 on the door.

https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/braid-comedy-club-presents-damo-clark-and-support-p1023781

The Braid Comedy returns for 2026 with Headliner Damo Clark
Ireland’s adopted Aussie whirlwind is back with a brand-new hour of rapid-fire stand-up. Fresh off hosting Dublin’s hottest comedy club, The Craic Den, and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, Damo brings his signature mix of off-the-cuff madness and laser-sharp storytelling.
This kind of chaotic playfulness has made him a favourite on Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV Show, Republic of Telly, The Savage Eye, and I Dare Ya!
Bring your mates, bring your energy, and LET’S GO!…

“The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman
“Unforgettable… a relentless onslaught of crippling laughs” The Skinny
“A guy who sees the funny side of everything. Infectious, hilarious & highly recommended” Kevin Bridges
Support on the night provide by Seamus Carabine, Wafa Daldoul and Mike Carlise
Seamus Carabine returns after storming it on his previous visit. Seamus is a stalwart of the local comedy scene, with many performances at the prestigious Empire Comedy Club in Belfast. He is worth the admission fee on his own!

Wafa Daldoul makes her long awaited Ballymena debut. A rising star on the comedy scene, we can’t wait to see her.

Mike Carlisle also joins us for the first time. Mike is another top act, who will really add to the night.

Your host as always will be Paddy McGaughey.

Full bar available!

13/11/2025

Last Comedy Club of the year, and we’re ending it in style! Grab your tickets soon from The Front Page Bar in person, or over the phone!

🤣 COMEDY NIGHT’S BACK, YE WE LEGENDS!
🗓 Thurs 11th Dec | ⏰ Doors 7:30 / Show 8:30

🎤 Hosted by the microphone menace Paddy McGaughey is back on the mic — crowd favourite, professional slagger - the man who could make a statue laugh.

Get ready for:
😂 Laughs big enough to shake your Guinness
🍻 Top craic, no drama
💷 Only £10 a ticket

🎟 Tickets at the bar or call 028 2564 1953 to book with card.

Tag the squad — don’t miss this one!