Stand-Up Comedy Venues for Hire in Birmingham

Booking costs of stand-up comedy venues average £500 hire fee per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Birmingham, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:

• Screen 1 at Mockingbird Cinema & The Nest Bar and Kitchen in Digbeth - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, perfect for what we wanted and included all the necessary equipment.’

• Upstairs Private Event Space at The Actress & Bishop in Jewellery Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘With all the tables set up around it, the space has a really nice, intimate, cosy vibe.’

• The Music Room at O'Neill's Broad Street in The Westside - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Brilliant venue, Sam was amazing throughout the process and build up to the wedding reception.’

You'll find stand-up comedy venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Birmingham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Birmingham, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Chatwin Bar at Old Joint Stock on 4 Temple Row West - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The whole booking was super seamless and the room was exactly what we needed.’
• Havana Bar at Revolucion De Cuba Birmingham on 8 Temple Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and the venue was perfect for hosting my dinner.’
• Event Space at Eighteen on 103 Colmore Row - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The venue is awesome. Everyone loved it. The ambiance, the views, the bar.’

Digbeth is a popular hotspot for its edgy, creative atmosphere and venues like The Rainbow Pub and Mockingbird Cinema. The Westside has larger party-style venues like Barbara’s Bier Haus, great for comedy with a social vibe. Edgbaston is great for seated shows thanks to its cinema venues, while the Jewellery Quarter provides smaller, characterful venues suited to casual or open mic gigs.

You can book pubs, private bars, music halls, cinemas, theatres, studios, and even schools or hotel function rooms. For smaller sets or amateur nights, pubs and creative studios work best. For large-scale or seated comedy gigs, look for cinemas or dedicated performance spaces with stage lighting and AV support.

Yes, many venues allow ticketed events, especially those with entertainment licenses. Be sure to discuss event format and ticketing with the venue in advance. Some locations may assist with promotion or even door staff for larger events.