Looking for the best comedy shows across Africa this year? From Lagos to Nairobi, Johannesburg to Cairo, the continent is bursting with laughter, energy, and unforgettable punchlines. Whether it’s skits, roasts, or stand-up acts that leave you in stitches, these comedy events are where Africa’s humor shines brightest.
And here’s the real game-changer: with the taron Events App, discovering, attending, or even hosting the best comedy shows has never been easier. It’s the smartest way to enjoy live comedy and the only app in Africa built to help you share and relive every hilarious moment.
Why taron is the Future of Comedy & Live Events in Africa
Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or an up-and-coming host trying to fill seats and film that killer reaction clip — taron is your all-in-one app for anything event.
With taron, you can:
- 🎤 Host your own events with ticketing, guest tracking, and RSVPs
- 💸 Monetize shows through ticket sales, donations, or exclusive access
- 📸 Capture live moments during your event — photos, video clips, and behind-the-scenes energy — all within the app
- 🔁 Relive and share scenes post-show for your fans or audience
- 🌍 And yes… it’s the only app in Africa with built-in tech for live scene capture + sharing so fans don’t just remember the moment — they keep it.
It’s the only app in Africa with built-in tech for live scene capture + sharing so fans don’t just remember the moment, they keep it.
Best Comedy Shows This Year – City by City
🇳🇬 Comedy Shows in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos doesn’t just serve vibes — it also serves comedic punchlines on a silver platter. Some of the top belly-hurting comedy shows this year include;
1. YBITS – Everything is a Joke
Comedy Fans, Get Ready!
The YBITS Show is back in Abuja , bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever! This new edition, themed “Everything is a Joke”, is set to raise the bar for comedy excellence in the city.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2025
🕔 Time: 5 PM
📍 Venue: Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
🎟️ Ticket Categories:
- Front Row: ₦100,000
- VIP: ₦50,000
- Regular: ₦5,000
🎫 Tickets Available at: Black Pearl Events
📞 Reservations & Enquiries:
0704 815 4190 | 0806 465 7569
2. Kenny Blaq 5.0
The Oxymoron of Kenny Blaq 5.0 – THERAPY
It is going to be a night of music, laughter, and premium entertainment as Kenny Blaq returns with the 5th edition of his iconic show — and this one’s called “THERAPY”. Prepare to laugh your stress away!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 27th July 2025
📍 Venue: Eko Hotel, Lagos
📸 Red Carpet: 7:00 PM
🎤 Showtime: 8:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Categories & Prices:
- Regular: ₦20,000
- VIP: ₦50,000
- Gold Table (10 seats): ₦3,000,000
- Premium Table (10 seats): ₦5,000,000
- Seat on a Gold Table: ₦300,000
- Seat on a Premium Table: ₦500,000
🎫 Tickets Available at: Ariiya Tickets
📞 For Enquiries:
Call: +234 904 535 6303
WhatsApp: 0908 678 7099
3. FunnyBone Live Timeless Abuja
Get set for an unforgettable night of laughter as Funnybone brings his Timeless live show to Abuja! Comedy meets class in this highly anticipated edition that promises pure entertainment.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 7, 2025
📍 Venue: Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
📸 Red Carpet: 6:00 PM
🎭 Showtime: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Categories & Prices:
- Regular: ₦7,000
- VIP: ₦25,000
- Gold Table: ₦1,000,000
- Premium Table: ₦2,000,000
- Luxury Table: ₦3,000,000
🎫 Get Your Tickets Now at: Ariiya Tickets
4. Edo in Eko With MC EdoPikin 2.0
A night where culture meets comedy! Join MC Edo Pikin as he brings the soul of Edo to Lagos in a hilarious and culturally rich experience featuring music, drama, and unforgettable performances.
🎙️ Hosted by: MC Edo Pikin
🎶 Featuring: Duncan Mighty, Fabomo, Itendo of Benin
🎭 Special Stage Drama: “My Childhood”
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 7, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
🎟️ Ticket Categories & Prices:
- Regular: ₦10,000
- VIP: ₦25,000
- Gold Table: ₦2,000,000
- Premium Table: ₦3,000,000
🎫 Secure Your Seat Now at: Ariiya Tickets
📲 For Ticket Bookings & Enquiries:
WhatsApp: 0908 678 7099
Call: +234 706 528 4628
5. Pencil Unbroken Tour 2025
Laughter is the mission, and Pencil is bringing the fire! Brace yourself for a night of unfiltered jokes, sharp punchlines, and premium comedy as the Unbroken Tour lands in Lagos!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2025
📍 Venue: The Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel & Suites
🕕 Time: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Categories & Prices:
- Regular: ₦10,000
- VIP: ₦20,000
- Gold Table Tickets: ₦200,000
- Gold Table: ₦2,000,000
- Platinum Table Tickets: ₦300,000
- Platinum Table: ₦3,000,000
- Luxury Table: ₦[Price]
🎫 Get Your Tickets at: Ariiya Tickets
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🇿🇦 Comedy Shows in Johannesburg 2025
These are South Africa’s biggest stage and events for comedy, satire and storytelling:
6. Jokers in July Comedy Series
Winter’s never felt this hot! Get ready for side-splitting laughter as South Africa’s biggest comedy legends hit the stage for the Jokers in July comedy series — featuring comedy heavyweights like:
Trevor Gumbi · Mpho Popps · Robby Collins · Ntosh Madlingozi · Joey Rasdien…and more surprise acts every weekend!
🗓️ When: Every weekend from 5th to 26th July 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
🎟️ Tickets: R120pp – R350pp
🎫 Book now via: Ticketpro
7. The Art of Laughter by Mo Mothebe
A night of pure comedy brilliance is coming your way!
Join host Mo Mothebe as he sets the stage for two of South Africa’s finest – Tats Nkonzo and Skhumba Hlophe – in a show packed with energy, sharp wit, and real South African humour.
✨ Mo Mothebe, Ovation Award-winning comedian and creator of The Chocolate Chronicles, brings his signature charm to the mic as your host.
🎙️ Featuring:
- Tats Nkonzo – razor-sharp, musically gifted, and always hilarious
- Skhumba Hlophe – bold, brilliant, and brutally funny
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Goethe-Institut South Africa, 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg
🎟️ Tickets: R200 per person
🎫 Book now via: Quicket
8. Step Brothers with Robby and Dillan
IT’S A TWO-MAN COMEDY RIOT! DOUBLE THE LAUGHS, DOUBLE THE TROUBLE!!
Robby Collins and Dillan Oliphant team up for a fresh, no-holds-barred comedy show you don’t want to miss. Step Brothers is the dynamic two-man special that blends experience, fresh takes, and South African wit for a night of pure hilarity.
🎙️ Starring:
- Robby Collins – a powerhouse on the SA comedy scene with top honours and crowd-favourite status
- Dillan Oliphant – the rising star with a cool, clever twist on everyday life
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 26th July, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Johannesburg, Melrose Arch, 22 Whiteley Rd
🎟️ Tickets from: R250pp
🎫 Book now via: Quicket
9. Barry Hilton Live
South Africa’s comedy icon Barry Hilton returns to the stage with his legendary wit and warm, relatable humour in a show that promises big laughs for all ages!
📍 Venue: The Barnyard Theatre, Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
With a career spanning over 40 years, Barry brings a masterclass in storytelling and stand-up that’s clean, clever, and downright hilarious. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or catching him for the first time, this is family-friendly comedy at its finest—classic, charming, and 100% Barry.
🎟️ Tickets: R200 per person
🎫 Book now online – BarnYard Theatre
👀 Bonus: taron lets you follow your fave comedians and get alerts before they tour your city! You can also snap, tag, and stream directly from the taron App.
🇰🇪 Comedy Shows in Nairobi 2025
Nairobi isn’t just the land of safari, it’s also home to one of the best comedy and stand-up acts on the continent. Some comedy shows going live ths year include:
10. Nairobi International Comedy Festival
Get ready for a week of non-stop laughter as the Nairobi International Comedy Festival lights up the city with the finest comedians from across Kenya, Africa, and beyond! From stand-up legends to rising stars, this is the ultimate celebration of humour, culture, and creativity.
🎙️ Featuring:
Top local acts, continental favourites, and international comedy powerhouses — all under one roof.
🗓️ Date: 12th – 17th of August, 2025
📍 Venue: Movenpick Hotel – Hall Of Africa
🎟️ Ticket Categories & Prices:
- Early Bird: KES 1500
- Season Tickets: KES 6500
🎫 Book Now at: Standup Collective
🇬🇭 Comedy Shows in Accra 2025
11. Park Vibes – Comedy Show
Big Laughs. Cool Vibes. One Epic Night. Accra, are you ready to laugh out loud under the stars
The Park Vibes Comedy Show is back—bringing you the perfect mix of stand-up comedy, good music, and great energy in a chilled outdoor setting you won’t forget.
🎙️ Featuring Ghana’s Funniest:
A-list comedians, fast-rising talents, and surprise guest acts all bringing fire to the mic!
🗓️ Date: 20th April, 2025
📍 Venue: Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, Accra
🕕 Time: 6 PM
🎶 Enjoy pre-show DJ sets, food vendors, and vibes on vibes before the punchlines even begin.
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
🎫 Available at: eGotickets
🎥 Want to host your own open-mic in Nairobi? Taron’s your virtual co-host — use it to promote your own set, sell tickets, and capture audience feedback.
Planning Your Own Comedy Night? Taron’s Got You
If you’re a comedy creator, promoter, or fan-favorite MC, don’t rely on flyers and Instagram stories alone.
✅ Host and promote your comedy shows
✅ Sell tickets, manage guests, and get real-time data
✅ Capture live scenes, share memories, and build your community
✅ Get featured in the Taron spotlight lineup
Taron is the first and only app in Africa that lets you live, record, and relive the magic of laughter — all in one platform.
Final Laugh?
Africa’s comedy scene is on fire — and the best comedy shows aren’t just happening… they’re happening on taron.
So whether you’re hunting for laughs in Accra, planning your next date night in Kampala, or catching festival energy in Johannesburg, taron helps you show up, crack up, and come back for more. Discover, host, share, and repeat.
