Sunday night of stand-up hosted by Michael Welch, with a fresh line-up of local and touring comedians at The Boston Bar in the Old Town.
Craic Hoose Comedy is a Sunday night at The Boston Bar Old Town, hosted by Edinburgh stand-up Michael Welch. It's built around a fresh line-up each week, running from rising local talent to established touring acts, with new material and surprise guest spots as its main draw. The idea is to keep the bill changing, so you're rarely seeing the same set twice.
Welch himself is a good place to start if you haven't caught him yet. He's known for sharp observational comedy, confident storytelling and a fearless instinct for pushing jokes further. He was a finalist in The New Online UK Comedian of the Year 2020, later shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2022, and his Fringe debut earned a five-star review from Entertainment Now. He hosts the night and keeps things moving, so you'll get his set as well as whoever else is on the bill.
The night is meant to become a regular fixture for comedy fans in the city centre, and since it's a Sunday, it works as a low-key way to round off the weekend. The Boston Bar is at 13 Niddry Street in the Old Town, right in the heart of things, so it's easy to get to and easy to head home from afterwards.
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It runs every Sunday from 8pm to 10pm, and you're asked to arrive by 7:30pm. Entry is free, though you'll need to reserve your seat through the venue or their website to guarantee you get in. If you're planning to go, it's worth sorting that booking ahead of time.
