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Belfast's most renowned comedy club welcomes local, national and international comedians for a night of outstanding stand-up comedy.

The Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club every Tuesday night, presenting top quality acts from across Ireland, UK and the international comedy circuit.

Belfast’s longest running and most revered comedy club has been making people laugh since 1992, welcoming some of the biggest names in comedy through the doors for over 30 years.

Doors open at 7.30pm.

ADMISSION IS £12, INCLUDES A FREE PINT OF HARP IRISH LAGER.

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Tickets & Pricing
  • Admission £12
  • Students £10
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 06 May 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 13 May 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 20 May 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm
Tue, 27 May 2025 7:30 - 11:00pm

Belfast Empire

  • 42 Botanic Avenue
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT7 1JQ

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Belfast Empire interior

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