Jimmy Carr is having arguably the biggest touring year of his career. His Laughs Funny show has expanded into a genuine world tour, taking in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, the UK, Canada, the US, and the Middle East across 2026, with well over 100 confirmed dates and more still being added. It is his biggest global run to date, following on from a Terribly Funny tour that sold over 1.2 million tickets worldwide.
GOAL has pulled together everything confirmed so far across every region, so wherever you are in the world, you can find your closest date and lock in a seat before it sells out.
When is Jimmy Carr touring?
Date & Time | Location | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Sat 29 Aug 2026, 6:30 PM | Dubai, UAE | Dubai Opera (only 3% of tickets left) | |
Sat 29 Aug 2026, 9:30 PM | Dubai, UAE | Dubai Opera (only 2% of tickets left) | |
Thu 3 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM | Carlisle, UK | Sands Centre | |
Thu 3 Sep 2026, 9:30 PM | Carlisle, UK | Sands Centre | |
Fri 4 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM | Derby, UK | Vaillant Live | |
Fri 4 Sep 2026, 9:00 PM | Derby, UK | Vaillant Live | |
Sat 5 Sep 2026 (2 shows) | Bradford, UK | Bradford Live | |
Tue 8 Sep 2026 (2 shows) | Guildford, UK | G Live | |
Wed 9 Sep 2026 (2 shows) | Southend-on-Sea, UK | Cliffs Pavilion | |
Thu 10 Sep 2026 (2 shows) | St. Albans, UK | The Alban Arena | |
Sat 12 Sep 2026 (2 shows) | London, UK | London Palladium | |
Sun 13 Sep 2026 (2 shows) | London, UK | London Palladium | |
Sat 21 Sep 2026 | Prince George, Canada | CN Centre | |
Sun 27 Sep 2026 | Calgary, Canada | Scotiabank Saddledome | |
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 9:15 PM | Padua, Italy | Gran Teatro Geox | |
Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Paris, France | Salle Pleyel | |
Thu 10 Dec 2026 | Utrecht, Netherlands | TivoliVredenburg |
Where to buy Jimmy Carr tickets?
Tickets are sold through a mix of official venue box offices, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and StubHub, depending on the region. StubHub is especially useful for a global tour like this one, since it lists verified resale tickets across dozens of cities in one place, which is particularly handy once official allocations for the more in-demand stops sell out.
For the Dubai date specifically, tickets go through the official Dubai Opera website and Platinumlist, the authorised local partner. In North America, Ticketmaster and Live Nation handle most official sales, while StubHub is the best route for resale once a city sells out or for fans who want to compare seat views and prices side by side.
How much are Jimmy Carr tickets?
Pricing varies significantly by region, venue size, and city, but here is a general guide based on confirmed markets:
- Theatre shows (UK, Europe, smaller venues): Typically the most intimate setting, around 90 minutes of stand-up, with entry-level pricing usually the most accessible tier.
- North America: Tickets generally range from around $40 to $301 depending on city, venue size, and seat section, with upper-level and general admission offering the best value, and floor, VIP, and meet-and-greet packages sitting at the top of the range.
- Dubai Opera: Entry-level tickets start from AED 250, scaling up through mid-tier and premium seating for the best sightlines in the house.
- Arena shows: Where Carr plays larger venues, expect over two hours of material and a wider price spread than the theatre dates.
As with most in-demand stand-up tours, the lowest-priced tickets in any city tend to disappear first, so booking early gives you the best shot at the cheapest available seat.
Everything you need to know about the Laughs Funny World Tour
Jimmy Carr was born in Isleworth, London, in 1972, and began his stand-up career in 1997. Over more than 25 years, he has performed for more than 3 million fans worldwide and built a reputation as one of the most-streamed comedians of the past decade.
The Laughs Funny tour began as a UK and Ireland run before expanding into the genuinely global schedule it is today, adding entire legs across the Southern Hemisphere, mainland Europe, North America, and the Middle East within a single calendar year. Front-row seats come with a warning: Carr's crowd work is legendary, so expect audience interaction if you sit close to the stage.
With dates confirmed across six continents and more still being added, the Laughs Funny tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest global comedy runs of 2026. Secure your seat through the official channels or StubHub before the best-priced tickets in your city are gone.