Need a laugh? There are tons of great ways to get your comedy fix in Berlin, and there are some especially hilarious stand-up nights on around the city. Here’s our list of top comedy picks for the coming month. If you missed one or the date doesn’t work, check out the event series – most of these picks happen regularly!
AUG 01
Top Shelf Comedy
As the name suggests, this show showcases pro comedians who bring their best material just for you. This event happens most Saturdays, so there are plenty of dates available if this one doesn’t work for you!
- Mein Freund Harvey, 19:00, details
AUG 02
After Party Comedy
This free-entry show offers an hour of hearty laughs. Showcasing up-and-comers, seasoned pros and local legends in the comedy scene, it’s the perfect way to get out of the flat for a relaxed early Sunday evening. Usually hosted by the hilarious Anna Beros, this show is one not to miss.
- The Wall Comedy, doors 17:30, details
AUG 5
Saying The Wrong Thing
Epic Comedy Berlin puts on a show every Wednesday, where some of Berlin’s best comedians try out some of their most twisted material at The Wall Comedy Club in Friedrichshain. Experience comedians, no filter – what more could you want to see on stage? Seat reservation is required and costs €2. After the show, attendees are asked to contribute what they feel the show was worth.
- The Wall Comedy, doors 19:30, details
AUG 07
Dark Comedy Open Mic
This one’s not for the faint of heart. With a reputation as being one of the most depraved, twisted and vile shows in the city, this weekly Friday night attracts stand-ups who want to try out new material on the darker side. You’ll hear gags not fit for anywhere else, so if you’re easily offended then stay at home.
- Karakas, 20:30, details
AUG 12
Dirty Laundry Comedy
Produced and hosted by Tyrone Stallone, this is your weekly wash, where comedy does the spin cycle. This gig showcases some of Berlin’s biggest oversharers. They don’t hold back the hilarious, intimate details you probably didn’t need to know. The retro-themed bar sets the scene, offering a cosy, warm space to come clean and maybe leave a little lighter than you arrived.
- Mein Freund Harvey, 19:30, details
AUG 14
Friday Funnies
Hosted by funny man Patrick Moore, this weekly show eases you into the weekend with jokes, japes and beers. With a classic, American-style stand-up vibe, each week boasts one of Berlin’s best local acts or touring comedians offering longer sets, while newbies handle the warming up.
- Tor218 Artlab, 20:00-22:30, details
AUG 17
Wet Chickens Comedy Open Mic
The Wet Chickens open mic revolves around the acts not being able to use old material, so everything has to be fresh. And the stakes are pretty high: if the comedians on stage slip up, they get sprayed by the host with a water gun! This show runs every Monday and is a free entry event.
- Agata Bar, doors 19:30, details
AUG 19
The Improvised Stand-Up Show
This whirlwind of a show brings eight great comedians from the worlds of stand-up and improv together on one stage, and then they have make it all up as they go. Topics prepared by fellow comedians are projected behind the performers. Once they’ve seen what pops up, they have to go along with it and pretend it was part of their planned routine. The pressure is enough to make some comedians crack. You never know what you’re going to get as an audience member – you might end up in tears or curling your toes under after some serious stage bombs.
- Comedy Cafe Berlin, 20:00, details
AUG 22
Director’s Cut Comedy – 3 comics, 1 mic
The format of this show is simple, but the performances are always great. Three great international comedians take the stage to talk all things life, love and the human condition.
- Zbar, 20:30, details
AUG 25
Sammy Obeid
The Palestinian-American comedian Sammy Obeid is coming to Berlin. He hosts the Netflix show 100 Humans, has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, America’s Got Talent and Conan, but he’s particularly known for his world record: 1,001 consecutive nights of comedy. Come see him add another night to his record!
- Punch L!ne Club, doors 19:00, details
Aug 27
Cosy Comedy: Open-Air Comedy Show on Tempelhofer Feld
This open-air comedy event at Neulich Biergarten in Tempelhof promises a cosy night of laughs for anyone who might need a pick-me-up or who’s currently experiencing their mid-summer crisis. Six seasoned comedians will be bringing their A-game to this donation-based event.
- Neulich Biergarten, Templehofer Feld, 19:30, details
AUG 30
NEW IN TOWN
If you’re new to Berlin or are just craving some new human connections in the city, this might be the comedy show for you. This event series is all about coming from abroad and living here in the city. It’s the perfect show for anyone who wants to feel comfortable in their seat and still see a comedy show without any pressure. There’s definitely no picking on the front row here!
- Hier Wo Du Strahlst, doors 20:00, details
