Every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar, Bournemouth
If you are looking for live comedy shows in Bournemouth, Jaggers Bournemouth Comedy Club is the one that runs week in, week out. While visiting touring acts and one-off comedy nights occasionally appear at venues around the town, Jaggers is the only show in Bournemouth that runs every single Saturday throughout the year. Each show features a professional host and multiple stand-up comedians from the UK circuit, performing a full evening of original material at Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill. The format means there is always an upcoming show to book for — no waiting for the right act to come to town, no checking venue listings across multiple sites. One place, one night a week, consistently good comedy.
Each Jaggers comedy show follows a well-established format. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show begins at 8pm with a host who introduces the evening and gets the room warmed up. Multiple comedians then perform in turn, each bringing a different style and energy to the show — from tight observational material to more outrageous, crowd-interactive routines. The comedians who perform at Jaggers are working professionals: the kind of acts you would find at Edinburgh, at London's top comedy clubs, or on television. The running time is approximately two hours, finishing around 10pm. Every ticket holder then gets automatic entry to the afterparty, which continues at Canvas Loft Bar without any additional charge. The variety across each show means regulars always have something new to see, and first-timers get a thorough introduction to what live comedy at its best actually feels like.
Bournemouth has been a comedy destination for decades, and Jaggers has been a consistent part of that landscape for close to twenty years. The comedy shows attract audiences from across the local area — Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and beyond — as well as visitors to the town who want a quality evening out. Canvas Loft Bar is centrally positioned on Poole Hill in Bournemouth's town centre, making it straightforward to reach by public transport, taxi, or car, with parking available nearby. The surrounding area is well stocked with restaurants and bars, making it simple to build a complete evening around the show. Whether you are booking for a couple, a group, a birthday, or just a regular Saturday night, the comedy shows at Jaggers offer the kind of consistent quality that keeps audiences coming back. Tickets for upcoming shows are available from £10 online through the dynamic pricing system — the earlier you book, the lower the price. Shows frequently sell out, particularly around bank holidays and during the summer months when Bournemouth is at its busiest, so booking as soon as you decide on a date is always the right approach.
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 puts on a live comedy show every Saturday night throughout the year at Canvas Loft Bar, Poole Hill, Bournemouth. It is the only weekly comedy show in the area.
All upcoming Jaggers comedy shows are listed on our tickets page at bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk. Shows are added regularly and sell out quickly, so booking early is always recommended.
Each show features a mix of stand-up styles — observational comedy, storytelling, crowd work, and more — delivered by a different lineup of professional comedians every week. The host introduces each act and keeps the energy going between sets.
Shows run from 8pm to approximately 10pm — around two hours of live comedy. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the afterparty follows the show as part of every ticket.
We recommend booking online in advance. Shows sell out frequently and prices increase closer to the date with our dynamic pricing system. Door tickets may not always be available.