Every Saturday night at Canvas Loft Bar, Bournemouth
Saturday nights in Bournemouth offer plenty of options — bars, clubs, restaurants, live music — but if you are looking for something with a bit more substance than standing in a queue, live comedy gives you a proper evening with a beginning, middle, and end. Jaggers Bournemouth Comedy Club runs every Saturday at Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill, and after nearly two decades it has become one of the most consistent and reliable things to do in Bournemouth on a Saturday night. Whatever Saturday you choose, there will be a show on.
The evening runs from 7:30pm (doors) to approximately 10pm (show end), with the afterparty included for all ticket holders. In that time, you will see a professional host and multiple stand-up comedians from the UK comedy circuit. The show changes every week, so regulars always have something new to see. Canvas Loft Bar is a proper venue with a great atmosphere — not too big, not too small — and the intimacy of the space makes the comedy feel live in a way that larger venues cannot match. After the show, the afterparty keeps things going without you needing to move anywhere.
Bournemouth is one of the south coast's busiest weekend destinations, attracting visitors and locals alike every Saturday. The town centre around Poole Hill and the surrounding areas gives you plenty of options for the full evening — restaurants for dinner beforehand, bars for pre-show drinks, and clubs for later if you want to continue after the afterparty. The comedy show slots naturally into a wider Saturday night, giving it a shape and focus that a standard night out often lacks. And because it is on every Saturday, there is no need to check dates or work around one-off events.
Live stand-up comedy every Saturday at Canvas Loft Bar, 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW. Tickets from £10.
View Upcoming Shows & BookDoors open at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8pm every Saturday. The show runs until approximately 10pm, followed by the afterparty which is included with every ticket.
Yes. Shows frequently sell out, especially on popular Saturdays and around holidays. Booking in advance also guarantees you the best ticket price with our dynamic pricing system — tickets start from £10.
Yes. Jaggers runs every Saturday throughout the year — it is Bournemouth's only weekly Saturday night comedy show.
There are several good restaurants and bars near Canvas Loft Bar on Poole Hill. Many people make an evening of it with dinner before the show and the afterparty after. The town centre is right on your doorstep.
Absolutely. Many of our audience members are visiting Bournemouth for the weekend. The show is a self-contained evening and a great way to experience live comedy in a genuinely good venue.