Russell Howard returns with his new stand-up comedy tour, Don't Tell The Algorithm, at the York Barbican.
Russell Howard is back at York Barbican on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, two dates in the city as part of his new stand-up tour, Don't Tell The Algorithm. It's a brand-new show for 2026, so you'll be seeing fresh material rather than a run-back of something he's been touring for a while.
Howard's a well-known name by now, and the press has been generous: The Sunday Times called him one of the world's top comedians, and the Evening Standard described him as a comedy King. He's played to packed houses across the globe, so this is a big-room stand-up set rather than a small club night. The title, Don't Tell The Algorithm, points towards the kind of observational, slightly skewed look at modern life he's known for, and the whole thing is built around a simple, old-school premise: no phones, no distractions, just humans and jokes. It's a fair enough pitch for a night out.
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There are two dates to choose from, so you can pick the one that fits your weekend best. Both the Saturday and the Sunday have a matinee at 15:30 and an evening show at 19:30, which is handy if you're coming from out of town or just prefer a late-afternoon laugh over a night out. It's a paid event, and there's a booking fee on top of the ticket price. The age guidance is 14+, so it's geared towards adults and older teens rather than a family crowd. If you're planning to go, you can pick your date and time on the York Barbican website.
