Comedy Events in Tokyo

Weekend Comedy at TCB

Everyone can use a laugh now and then, and Tokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.

The Pirates of Tokyo Bay Bilingual Improv Show

The Pirates of Tokyo Bay presents bilingual comedy shows every month so that you can get your chuckle on.

Improv Comedy Auditions: Pirates of Tokyo Bay

Give improv comedy a go, as a beginner or an expert.

Tokyo International Comedy Festival

Get giggling from September 12 all the way to September 22 at the Tokyo International Comedy Festival (TICF).

Raw Comedy Night Presented by Evans Musoka

Come experience laughter that knows no borders.

The Gay Agenda (LGBTQ+ Comedy Night)

A LBGTQ+ friendly comedy show with open mic sessions and live music.

St. Patrick’s Day Comedy: Saturday Night Craic

Enjoy a taste of Irish craic at this comedy show for St. Patrick's day

Ambrose Uren Solo Show in Japan

See South African comedian Ambrose Uren live on stage at the Tokyo Comedy Bar.

Stand Up Tokyo Presents Belgian Comedian Serine Ayari

A witty and sharp performance from Belgian-Flemish humorist Serine Ayari.

New Challenger: Nerdiest Comedy Show in Town

New Challenger breathes life and laughter into the nerdy things you love.

Tokyo Roast Battle: Shocktober

Watch the greatest Roast Battlers in Tokyo compete against each other for the chance to qualify for the World Championships in the USA

From Comedy Central to Central Tokyo: Dwayne Perkins & Anthony DeVito

See some of Comedy Central's best performing live on stage in Tokyo.

Mindreader: Santiago Michel

Comedy and mindreading come together for a unique show.

Jordan Rock Comedy Show

See Jordan Rock (the younger brother of Chris Rock) live on stage!

Nihongo Wakara-Night! Comedy Show

Come down to Tokyo Comedy Bar every Thursday in August for a special comedy show shining the light on the difficulties of learning the Japanese language.

Roles for Initiative Comedy RPG

Be a part of the RPG based experience at this unique comedy show.

Jay Yamaki: Lust in Translation

Join Jay Yamaki as he tackles the topics of mistranslated declarations of love, a coworker obsessed with tentacles, and arguing over how to spell lusty onomatopoeia.

Tokyo Roast Battle: Summer Smackdown

Watch some of Tokyo's comedic talent roast each other on stage.

Comedy Showcase

Get ready to unwind and have a hilarious evening like no other at Tokyo's premier stand-up comedy show.

Failing in Love Tokyo

Laugh along as brilliant comedians take you through their life, romantic adventures, dating successes, but mostly failures.

Ollie Horn (UK): Before/After Stand-Up Comedy

Join Ollie Horn, one of the UK circuit’s most exciting breakthrough storytellers, as he performs an hour of hilarious, energetic, and thoughtful stand-up. His set will leave you feeling …

Intro to Standup Workshop

Enjoy watching stand-up and fancy giving it a go? Been to a few gigs and think you would enjoy it, but still a little too nervous? Well Stand-Up Tokyo is offering a 3.5-hr workshop to help …

International Headliner: Sam Tallent (US)

Known for a whip-quick wit and rollicking improvisations, Sam Tallent is one of the sharpest, most original rising talents in comedy today and is performing in Tokyo for one night only. …

Opulence: Japan’s Greatest International Drag Show

“Opulence! You own everything.” Iconic stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race are coming to Tokyo for a jaw-dropping drag show with lights, cameras, and plenty of action. Doors open at 5 …