Jimmy Carr: Killing Jokes

Jimmy Carr brings his new show, Killing Jokes, to the Swansea Building Society Arena on Saturday 28 August 2027. It's billed as a brand-new set, so you'll be seeing material he's been working on rather than a best-of from his previous tours.

If you're not familiar with his style, Carr has built his name on the one-liner—short, punchy jokes that get straight to the point. Killing Jokes leans right into that, packed with fast, dark one-liners about all kinds of terrible things, delivered in the same deadpan way he's known for. There's a bit of a gap between the clean-cut look and the beaming smile and the actual content of the jokes, and that contrast is a big part of the act. He's often called the 'king of the one-liner', and this show is built around that.

Outside of the stand-up, he's a constant on British television, where he hosts and appears on some of the country's most popular comedy game shows. He's performed in over 50 countries and fronted 13 specials, so he's well-versed in playing to a big room. Audiences have described the show as 'a brutal, hilarious, life-affirming night out'.

On the practical side, the performance runs for 90 minutes with no interval, so you'll be in for the full stretch without a break. It's recommended for ages 16 and over, which fits with the darker tone he's known for. If you're planning to go, keep in mind it's a Saturday night in late August, so it's one of those dates that'll likely fill up well in advance.