Every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar, Bournemouth
If you are searching for a proper comedy club in Bournemouth, Jaggers is the one you need to know about. Running every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill, Jaggers is Bournemouth's only dedicated weekly comedy club — not a one-off touring show that passes through once a year, but a consistent, professionally run comedy night that puts on a full bill of stand-up comedians every single week. The club has been a fixture of Bournemouth's entertainment scene for close to two decades, building a reputation for quality acts, great atmosphere, and a format that works whether you are a first-timer or a comedy regular. Unlike comedy nights that pop up occasionally in the back rooms of pubs, Jaggers is purpose-built around a single idea: putting the best comedians from the UK circuit on a Bournemouth stage, every single Saturday, without fail.
A night at Jaggers follows a simple, well-proven format. Doors open at 7:30pm, giving you time to grab a drink and settle in at Canvas Loft Bar before the show starts at 8pm. A professional host opens the evening and introduces multiple stand-up acts over the next two hours. The comedians are working professionals from the UK comedy circuit — the same calibre of performer you would see at the Edinburgh Fringe, at London comedy clubs, or on television. The intimate size of Canvas Loft Bar means you are close to the stage and part of the atmosphere, not watching from the back of a cavernous room. The variety of comedy styles means there is something for everyone — from sharp one-liners to story-driven routines to more outrageous material. After the show ends at approximately 10pm, every ticket holder gets entry to the afterparty — no extra charge, no separate venue. It is a complete evening in one location.
Bournemouth has a vibrant entertainment scene, but a regular comedy club is something the town lacked until Jaggers filled that gap. Having a weekly Saturday night show means there is always something on — whether you are planning a night out weeks in advance or deciding what to do on a Saturday afternoon. Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill is centrally located in Bournemouth town centre, surrounded by restaurants and bars that make it easy to build a full evening around the show. The venue is well connected by public transport and within easy reach of taxis from across Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. For visitors and locals alike, knowing there is a guaranteed comedy night every Saturday is what makes Jaggers a genuine part of Bournemouth's weekly entertainment calendar. Regular attendees often describe Jaggers as one of those venues where every visit feels slightly different — same high standard, completely different show. That is the beauty of a proper comedy club.
Live stand-up comedy every Saturday at Canvas Loft Bar, 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW. Tickets from £10.
View Upcoming Shows & BookYes. Jaggers is Bournemouth's only weekly comedy club, running every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill. It features professional stand-up comedians from the UK comedy circuit.
Every Saturday night, without exception. Jaggers is a weekly comedy club — there is always a show on, whatever Saturday you choose.
Jaggers features live stand-up comedy from professional comedians. The lineup changes weekly, with a host and multiple acts performing over two hours of live comedy.
Jaggers Comedy Club is at Canvas Loft Bar, 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW — right in the heart of the town centre, close to restaurants, bars, and public transport.
Book online through our website. Tickets start from £10 with our dynamic pricing system — the earlier you book, the better the price. We recommend booking in advance as shows frequently sell out.