What’s on at Fairfield Social Club Manchester
Not a band!
A comedy night where acts are paired up and perform never-before-seen shows from titles they swapped in advance, in attempts to sabotage one another and be picked as the audience's winner!
But not a band!
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It's number one, it's Bottom of the Pops! Don't miss a sensational line-up of stunning drag performers paying tribute to the unforgettable programme cataloguing your favourite chart toppers through the decades. Get your tickets now and indulge in a night of classic hits, eccentric fashion and stellar performances by Robin Unreliant, Ash Bestos, Nefarious DeVile and more to come!
One night only at Fairfield Social Club, 11th September 2026. Doors 7 PM.
Lorna Rose Treen (Channel 4 Sean Lock Award finalist) is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy.
Tom explores the head f**k of popular culture in the modern world versus that of his youth in his trademark bittersweet style.
Irish comedian Aoife Dunne brings her acclaimed debut Good Grief to Manchester for the first time.
★★★★ - Chortle
Catch the full saga as Frankie saves his working mens club from demonic ruin, escapes hell and have LOADS of big daft laughs.
Hear ye, hear ye! Gather round and bear witness to the sheer foolishness of our village idiots.
Welcome to Manchester’s most raucous alternative comedy night. Expect utter nonsense from our talented gaggle of clowns, characters, improvisers, cabaret performers and other local fools as they test out their freshest material and see what survives the village square!
There shall be games, revels and general tomfoolery, for thy delight.
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Following a sold-out 2024 tour, acclaimed stand-up and online sensation Morgan Rees is back on the road with a hugely anticipated brand-new show.
Celya AB is back with a new show of “exceptional, not to mention impressively original” (British Comedy Guide) jokes and sharp observations.
In her hit award winning Edinburgh Festival show, come see this ‘groundbreaking’ comedian take you on one of the most hilariously moving journeys you’ll ever go on. From working in a care home during the pandemic, to being a pub singing princess impersonator, this is a stand up show that is not like any other you’ve seen. It’s a show that leaves you feeling different to when you arrive.
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Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, "genre-defying" (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up.
Amy doesn't get angry and she's starting to feel left out, so she's on a quest to feel fury; from what she can discern from the world around her, it appears to be all the rage... literally.
Amy is navigating the joy of her first queer relationship whilst dusting herself off from a string of several alcoholic partners. You'd think she'd have plenty to be cross about, and yet, whilst everyone seems to be more furious than ever, she just can't seem to tap into her own anger - so she's challenged herself to learn.
Olga Koch has one good story. Only it's not really her story. Do you wanna hear it?
***** The Telegraph
**** The Guardian
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe, Howling At The Moon is CMB’s new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy.
Harriet's life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right?
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes his latest offering
The award-winning Elvis of comedy continues his residency at the gates of hell, with a new show inspired by an absolutely shocking incident on a train.
Jacob Hawley presents a bold new hour of blistering stand-up, questionable opinions, and stories that most people would need waterboarding to admit to.
Join the 'psychic' comedian as he reads minds and tickles funny bones, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage.
Josh's past shows were international sensations. They dealt with lots of important *issues* but this year he just wants to be silly.
Christina Mariani is a rising stand-up comedian, with a quirky, dark sense of humor. She performs regularly at her home club The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas. She has toured with Theo Von and opened for big names including Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, Ron White, Harland Williams, Brian Simpson, Ari Shaffir and Freddie Gibbs. She has made several appearances on "Kill Tony" and many of her stand up videos have garnered millions of views.
Taskmaster star Ania Magliano brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to Manchester.
Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
Stars of Taskmaster Australia are heading to Manchester for a special double work in progress show before heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe. Don't miss it!
Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Ayoade Bamgboye, winner of Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Freshly Squeezed Scratch Night has finally made it to Manchester...
Join us for a zesty night of new writing, championing Manchester's emerging theatre makers.
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Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
Bringing you the best and most exciting acts in Manchester!! In collaboration with the famous A Lovely Time at Chortles best comedy venue in the north 2026 … Fairfield social club!
What a positively radiant evening we have brewing! The halos are polished to a blinding shine, the horns have been buffed to a wicked gleam, and the air is simply crackling with delicious anticipation!
In this second installment of Helluva Cabaret, angels and devils don't just quarrel- they perform!
Inspired by the delectable damnation of the Hellaverse, this cabaret serves glamour with a grin and mischief with manners, blending theatrical spectacle, sinful charm, and heavenly indulgence into one exquisitely unholy affair!
Venue open from 5pm for food & drinks | Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 18+
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Fresh from their hit shows The Invocation and Whose Round?, Casino Improv host a brand new evening of improv, sketch, and beyond, with one simple goal: to explore comedy in its natural habitat.
Manchester comedy audiences can catch two hot Edinburgh Fringe shows in development this summer as Welsh comedian and podcast host Vix Leyton brings her comedy lecture Chief Petty Officer to Fairfield Social Club for a special double bill with award-winning comedian, writer and musician Andrew O’Neill. Blending stand-up, storytelling and big ideas, the night pairs Leyton’s forensic exploration of petty grudges, passive aggression and historical spite with O’Neill’s surreal, counter-cultural comedy, honed across television, radio and international touring.
Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
Catch Jacob Kohn & Sam Ayinde testing new jokes live at Training Day WIP — free laughs, no catch!
With no relation to the iconic movie, Manchester based comedians Jacob Kohn (Rufus Rice Tour Support) and Sam Ayinde (Top Secret Comedy Club, Frog and Bucket) present Training Day - a split WIP of stand up comedy.
Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
Not a band!
A comedy night where acts are paired up and perform never-before-seen shows from titles they swapped in advance, in attempts to sabotage one another and be picked as the audience's winner!
But not a band!
BOOK HERE:
You may know the online media personality, but do you know the person behind the screen? Don't miss Louis Hanson's debut solo show.
Sean Morley's Normal Game is part game show, part pub quiz, part dream. Big data meets big society meets big art. It's the story of a quizmaster who grasped the mantle of destiny and sought to blast open the heavens.
Molly McGuinness and Paul Campbell host the first and only live air fryer show featuring rock opera songs, dances, guests and the finest cuisine from Heron Food.
This time it’s a Stars In Their Eyes special featuring Joe Kent Walters, Hannah Platt, Annabelle Devey, Hayden Allmark, our houseband Vince Atta and more TBA
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Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
Venue open from 5pm for food & drinks | Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm | 18+
Acclaimed contemporary magician Andrew Frost just wants to do a fun card magic show, but people keep trying to figure out how he's doing the tricks. This must stop. He is going to do whatever it takes to suspend your disbelief.
We're showing England v Ghana the way it should be watched.
Join us at Fairfield Social Club for a full World Cup fan zone atmosphere with a huge indoor screen, pre-match BBQ, cold pints and 200 football fans all under one roof.
No fighting for space. No standing at the back. Every ticket holder gets a guaranteed seat for the match, so you can get down early, settle in with a pint and soak up the build up before kick off.
Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
An alternative open mic designed to stage all things strange, out of the box, or unconventional. From Burlesque to Storytelling, from Music to Comedy to things you can’t quite genrefy, we welcome the Joyous, the Dark, and the strange onto our stage. Join us for a night of oddity on Thursday the 18th of June at Fairfield Social Club. Performer slots available through @theblackratcollective on instagram / theblackratcollective@gmail.com
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin' tutorials with a party vibe.
Agency is an original stage sitcom created by Eji Osigwe and produced by ImproQuo. This is the pilot performance of the show.
Girth Digital, a small marketing agency in Manchester, is sold by its owner to a wealthy but uninformed buyer. The new boss means well but knows nothing, and the staff have no choice but to hold things together to keep the business afloat.
From PR crises to problematic products and services, Agency follows the staff through the chaotic projects thrown at them, all while navigating professional and personal relationships.
The show re-imagines the TV sitcom as a stage show, performing multiple episodes and with recurring characters.
Watch England v Croatia live at FSC. Guaranteed seat, burger + pint included, pre-match BBQ, big screen and full fan zone atmosphere.
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Kiki Family Social is a relaxed, grassroots meet-up with no rigid expectations, pressure, or hierarchy. The space is shaped by the people who come along — everyone helps make it what it is.
We meet every Thursday, and there’s always space at the table whether you’re new to Manchester or just dipping your toe into social meet-ups.
You’ll usually find a mix of familiar faces and new ones each week. We typically gather at a reserved table inside with pride flags, and there’s often a table outside too. On busy nights we’ll make sure flags are on the outside table as well. If you’re unsure where we are, just ask the friendly bar staff ☺️
