Covent Garden Comedy Club — Live Stand-Up Comedy
Live stand-up comedy in the heart of the West End, from just £7
Six nights a week at Arboretum — doors an hour before every show. Monday £7, Wednesday £10, Thursday & Sunday £12, Friday & Saturday £15
Upcoming Shows in Covent Garden
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Best Comedy Club in Covent Garden
Covent Garden is one of London’s most famous areas, filled with theatres, pubs, and street performances. It’s also home to some of the city’s best live comedy. Among them, JK Comedy Club has built a reputation as one of the best comedy clubs in London. With affordable tickets from £7, talented comedians, and a central location near the West End, it’s the best choice for a date night or a night out with friends. See all show nights in our comedy club London guide, check what’s on tonight, or browse weekend shows.
About JK Comedy Club Covent Garden
JK Comedy Club started with a clear goal to make live comedy easy to enjoy. Our venue sits at the foot of Charing Cross Road, right by Trafalgar Square, making it easy to enjoy a night of laughter in the heart of the West End. We keep tickets affordable — prices match the night: Monday £7, Wednesday £10, Thursday & Sunday £12, Friday & Saturday £15 — so anyone can enjoy a comedy show at a cheap and affordable price. We also run shows at our Soho comedy club, Leicester Square venue and Piccadilly Circus venue.
Every week we host a changing line-up of comedians, from well-known TV performers to new talent. Past acts have appeared on the BBC, Netflix, Live at the Apollo, and comedy festivals around the world. With a relaxed atmosphere, a full bar in the room, and a central West End location, JK Comedy Club is the perfect choice for tourists, couples, groups, and locals looking for the best comedy shows in London.
What’s Included
- Full stand-up comedy show in Covent Garden — 90 minutes of live stand-up.
- Weekly changing line-up with TV performers and rising talent.
- A host and six comedians doing shorter sets.
- Affordable tickets from £7 (Monday) up to £15 (Friday and Saturday).
- A 200-seat room — our largest venue — with a proper stage and sound system.
- A full bar inside the venue, open before the show.
- Relaxed atmosphere suited for date nights, groups, and visitors exploring London.
Meet the Comedians
Our Covent Garden stage has featured comedians from across the world. Audiences have seen acts from TV, podcasts, and festivals, along with rising stars making their mark. See our comedians to find out who’s performing next.
What to Expect
Our Covent Garden shows take place at Arboretum, a modern lounge venue at the foot of Charing Cross Road. It seats around 200 people, which makes it our largest room, and it has its own full bar inside the venue — doors open an hour before the show, and the show runs for 90 minutes. We run shows six nights a week — Monday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Wednesday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Thursday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Friday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Saturday at 7PM, 8PM & 9PM (doors 6PM, 7PM & 8PM) and Sunday at 8PM (doors 7PM) — Monday £7, Wednesday £10, Thursday & Sunday £12, Friday & Saturday £15. See upcoming dates and book below, on our What’s On page, or on the Monday, Thursday and Saturday night pages. Make it a full evening with our Dinner & Comedy package at Flesh & Buns, a short walk from the club.
Our Covent Garden Venue: Arboretum
JK Comedy Club Covent Garden is at Arboretum, 2A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HF — a modern lounge venue at the foot of Charing Cross Road, right by Trafalgar Square. It is a plant-filled room with a living wall running down one side and a full bar in the venue.
The comedy room seats around 200 people, which makes it the largest of our four West End venues. Doors open an hour before the show, so there is time to eat and drink at the bar first, and the show runs for 90 minutes.
Getting Here
Arboretum is at the bottom of Charing Cross Road, with Trafalgar Square at the end of the road. Leicester Square tube is about two minutes’ walk, and Charing Cross station (Northern and Bakerloo lines, plus National Rail) is about four minutes the other way. Covent Garden tube is around six minutes on foot, and Chinatown and Leicester Square are a few minutes away for food before or after the show.
Finding the door: Go in through the Arboretum entrance on Charing Cross Road — in the Pennine Place building directly opposite the National Portrait Gallery, between the Garrick Theatre and St Martin's Place. Once inside, the comedy room is to the right of the reception desk.
Address: Arboretum, 2A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HF
Phone: +44 7404 653452 · Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is JK Comedy Club Covent Garden?
We're at Arboretum, 2A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HF, at the foot of Charing Cross Road by Trafalgar Square. Leicester Square tube is about two minutes' walk, Charing Cross station (Northern, Bakerloo and National Rail) is about four minutes, and Covent Garden tube is about six minutes.
Has JK Comedy Club Covent Garden moved? Is it still at the Nell of Old Drury?
Yes, we've moved. Since 11 September 2026 every JK Comedy Club Covent Garden show is at Arboretum, 2A Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HF — not at the Nell of Old Drury on Catherine Street, where we ran shows until early September 2026. If a listing still gives the Catherine Street address, it's out of date: come to Arboretum, at the foot of Charing Cross Road by Trafalgar Square, a short walk from Leicester Square tube.
What time should I arrive at the Covent Garden venue?
Doors open an hour before every Covent Garden show — Monday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Wednesday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Thursday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Friday at 8PM (doors 7PM), Saturday at 7PM, 8PM & 9PM (doors 6PM, 7PM & 8PM) and Sunday at 8PM (doors 7PM). There's plenty of time to eat and drink at the bar in the venue before the show starts. Seating is unreserved and first come, first served.
Can I get drinks at the Covent Garden venue?
Yes. Arboretum has a full bar inside the venue, so you can buy drinks before the show.
How much are tickets for Covent Garden shows?
Prices match the night: Monday £7, Wednesday £10, Thursday & Sunday £12, Friday & Saturday £15. Book online at jkcomedyclub.co.uk/buy-tickets/ for the best availability.
How many people does the Covent Garden venue hold?
The room seats around 200 people, which makes it our largest venue. It's a modern lounge space with its own full bar and a living wall, and there's a proper stage and sound system so every seat gets a good view.
Which nights does Covent Garden run shows?
Six nights a week — Monday at 8PM, Wednesday at 8PM, Thursday at 8PM, Friday at 8PM, Saturday at 7PM, 8PM & 9PM and Sunday at 8PM. Doors open an hour before every show, and prices match the night: Monday £7, Wednesday £10, Thursday & Sunday £12, Friday & Saturday £15. Every show is at Arboretum and runs for 90 minutes.
Is there a dress code at the Covent Garden comedy club?
No dress code at all. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming — wear whatever you're comfortable in.
Can I book the Covent Garden venue for a private event?
Yes. Arboretum is our room for larger private events and corporate bookings — it takes up to 200 guests, with a full bar in the venue. Email [email protected] to enquire.
What's nearby for dinner before or after the show?
There's a full bar inside the venue, and plenty of places to eat within a few minutes' walk — Charing Cross Road, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown are all close by.