Glasgow has a thriving comedy scene, known for its sharp, witty humour and energetic live shows at venues like The Stand and The Glee Club. The city’s audiences are famously lively, making it a proving ground for both new and established comedians.
The city has produced some of Scotland’s best-known comic talents. Billy Connolly put Glaswegian storytelling on the world stage, while Kevin Bridges and Susan Calman carry on the tradition with humour that blends local flavour and universal appeal.
Festivals like the Glasgow Comedy Festival and the thriving club scene keep the city’s comedic spirit alive. Glasgow’s comedy is bold, clever, and rooted in its culture, making it one of the UK’s most exciting comedy hubs.
Here are 25 of the all-time funniest comedians Glasgow has ever produced.
1. Billy Connolly
We all knew Billy Connolly would be at the top of this list.. A true living legend, Connolly put Glasgow on the map as the funniest city in the world when he took the famous Glasgow patter on tour, television, and beyond. | ITV
2. Kevin Bridges
Although born in Clydebank, everyone knows Bridges as a Glasgow comedian, He is universally loved and regularly sells out the Hydro whenever he is on tour. | BBC
3. Rikki Fulton
Rikki Fulton was the comic behind Scotch and Wry, The sketch show had a cast including the likes of Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Claire Nielson and Juliet Cadzow. After running for two series from 1978 to 1979 it became a favourite Hogmanay special for over a decade. Much of the humour was rooted in Glasgow life. He was also one half of the Glasgow comedy duo Francie and Josie. | BBC
4. Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill
Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill are celebrated Scottish comedians and writers whose long-running partnership produced shows like Chewin’ the Fat and Still Game, leaving a lasting mark on Scottish television and comedy. | BBC