Every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar, Bournemouth
When people search for a comedy night in Bournemouth, they are looking for one thing: a genuinely great evening with real comedians and a proper atmosphere. Jaggers Bournemouth Comedy Club delivers exactly that, every Saturday without exception. Running at Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill, Jaggers is not a pop-up or a monthly event — it is Bournemouth's only permanent weekly comedy night, with a full professional lineup every single Saturday of the year. Over nearly two decades, it has become the go-to Saturday night option for locals and visitors alike who want something more memorable than a standard night at the pub. The format is simple, proven, and consistently good: a professional host, multiple stand-up acts from the UK circuit, and an afterparty included in every ticket.
A Jaggers comedy night begins with doors opening at 7:30pm. Canvas Loft Bar is a venue built for live entertainment — the layout puts every seat close to the stage, and the atmosphere builds quickly as the room fills up. The show starts at 8pm with a professional host who sets the tone and works the crowd before introducing the first act. What follows is two hours of varied stand-up from experienced comedians who work the UK circuit year-round — sharp, well-crafted material delivered to an audience that is ready to have a great time. Comedy nights live or die by the atmosphere in the room, and Jaggers has spent years building an audience that knows how to be part of a great show. When the final act finishes at around 10pm, the afterparty is already underway — no extra charge, no separate venue, just the evening continuing naturally.
Bournemouth has a lively Saturday night scene, and comedy fits into it naturally. A night at Jaggers slots neatly before or after dinner at one of the many restaurants near Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill, and the afterparty means you do not need to work out where to go next. The comedy night draws a genuinely mixed crowd — regulars who come every few weeks, groups celebrating birthdays and special occasions, visitors spending the weekend in Bournemouth, and first-timers discovering live comedy for the first time. That mix makes the atmosphere warm and open, and it is part of why Jaggers has remained Bournemouth's definitive comedy night for so long. Whether you are based in Bournemouth, Poole, or Christchurch, the venue on Poole Hill is easy to get to — by car, public transport, or taxi. Tickets start from £10 per person through the dynamic pricing system, which rewards early bookers with the lowest price. If you are planning your first comedy night in Bournemouth, Jaggers is the ideal place to start — the atmosphere is welcoming and the format is easy to follow from the moment you arrive.
Live stand-up comedy every Saturday at Canvas Loft Bar, 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW. Tickets from £10.
View Upcoming Shows & BookJaggers Comedy Club runs every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. Doors open at 7:30pm, the show starts at 8pm and runs until approximately 10pm, followed by the afterparty.
Tickets start from £10 with our dynamic pricing system. The earlier you book, the lower the price — tickets increase as the show date approaches or as they sell. Every ticket includes the afterparty.
Yes. Shows frequently sell out, and booking early also secures you the lowest ticket price. We strongly recommend booking as soon as you know which Saturday you want to attend.
Absolutely. Comedy nights work brilliantly for groups of all sizes. Book tickets early to make sure you can all attend the same show, and arrive together to sit as a group.
Jaggers is strictly over 18s. The comedy is aimed at adults and may include mature themes. Valid ID is required for entry.