What’s on at Fairfield Social Club Manchester
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.
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.
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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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 ☺️
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.
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.
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 ☺️
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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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.
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 ☺️
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 ☺️
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.
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.
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.
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
BOOK HERE:
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 ☺️
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.
BOOK HERE:
To celebrate Amy Gledhill's run on Taskmaster we thought we'd put on a viewing party of the final episode of series 21! And why not get down early and do a pub quiz with us based on all the series to date with special appearances from some of our pals that have featured on the show over the years (in video form). Join host John Stansfield (Down With Homework, Quizimodo) for a lovely time watching and questioning one of the UK's best ever comedy shows!
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In this work-in-progress for her debut live show CREEP, Harriet Richardson draws on her viral participatory works, folding elements of diaristic writing, comedy, and endurance into new material. Working from within her own experience of addiction and obsession, she situates the personal inside a culture shaped by parasocial intimacy and the economies of attention.
Nobody does wrestling like FutureShock and there's nothing quite like the atmosphere at Fairfield Social Club! An intimate, high energy setting that'll make every slam that little bit louder. What's more we're proud to be suitable for fans of all ages. Whether you're a die hard wrestling fan or a first timer everyone's welcome.
Stand-up, writer and podcast host Pat Regan comes to Manchester for the very first time!
A Lovely Weekend returns for 2026! Three days of the best new comedy shows under some railway arches in Manchester!
Weekend passes guarantee entry to all shows over the course of the weekend. It really is a lovely time.
See listing for individual shows
After hundreds of sold-out performances of his hit debut Double Dutch – seen by tens of thousands around the world – Derek returns with a follow-up that goes deeper and is packed with even more laughs. With nearly a million followers and over half a billion views online, Derek has built a global fanbase through his whip-smart characters and satirical takes on Dutch, British and North American cultures. But Double Dutch: Two is something different. This time, it’s personal.
26-year-old comedian Will Owen thinks the future looks bright (no further questions).
The Times Best Jokes Of Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
The noughties called...and they said you're invited to the most iconic comedy night around, hosted by "viscerally relatable" comedian, Charlotte Cropper!
Catch this irreverant and hilarious new show featuring old gold and new experiences as Karl grapples with online fame and IRL problems.
Manchester's only community dirty storytelling open mic is back! Join us in our lovely home at Fairfield Social Club. Join us!
Created and hosted by professional perv Cameryn Moore, SmutSlam features real-life, first-person sex stories from the audience, tales from guest judges, and also readings from "The F*ckbucket", a convenient receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions!
When viral online sensation Mel Moon (over 300 million views) asked her bestie, comedian Tal Davies (BBC Three/Radio 4) if she fancied a girl's night out, Tal was well up for it. What Mel didn't fully explain was that she was inviting all of you out with them. Bring your bestie and prepare to sing, dance, drink, and most importantly LAUGH with two of the UK's most relatable, frazzled middle aged (yes Tal 35 is middle aged) women. If nothing else, you'll feel better about your own life.
This a 2 hour workshop where you can make yourself one silver or gold charm bracelet. we will provide all charms, clasps, bracelets and other materials you need and you can accessorise these as you like!
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
Join Ali Woods, viral comedy sensation and star of Comedy Central and Stand Up Sketch Show, after his last sell-out UK tour, for his brand-new stand-up comedy show.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be matinee and evening performances of this show.
Join Ali Woods, viral comedy sensation and star of Comedy Central and Stand Up Sketch Show, after his last sell-out UK tour, for his brand-new stand-up comedy show.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be matinee and evening performances of this show.
Goofy drag king show from award-winning British character comedian Kathy Maniura,
"Simply genius" ★★★★★ EdFringe Review
