Laughs and music in cahoots at the Gilded Saloon

Gilded Balloon is back in action at The Gilded Saloon, kicking off 2026 with the Comedy Show last Friday, our regular mixed-bill stand-up show.

We’ve got lots of exciting shows coming up, so book a table for some delicious food and join us downstairs for a night of comedy every Friday, cabaret, music and more.

The first of our new resident shows downstairs at The Gilded Saloon, Underground Magic, brought magic, mind-reading and mystery to Bristo Square last night, performing to an enchanted audience.

Another resident show that’s a must see is Tartan Table Top. It’s Dungeon and Dragon’s comedy and sells out during the festival.

Scottish comedian Gareth Mutch is hosting a monthly night combining top-tier stand-up with live music and a house band, bringing together rising stars, seasoned pros and the occasional wildcard.

Our good friend Mystika Glamoor is hosting The Gilded Kabaret every month, a brand new show to platform local queer artists, invite special guests from across the UK and offer you the best Sunday evening entertainment in town.

All these shows join some regulars from last year's programme including Brick and Sip, Hot Comedy and our monthly sketch comedy show, Story Platform, with two shows (7.30pm and 9pm) on the last Friday of each month.

Gilded Balloon are directors of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and I’m over the moon to be welcoming Rosie O’Donnell back to Scotland for her performance of Common Knowledge.

It’s a recent one-woman stand-up show where she shares humorous and heartfelt stories about her life, including her move to Ireland, her child Clay's journey as non-binary and reflections on her career, delivered with her signature wit and honesty

Rosie was phenomenal during her Fringe run at Gilded Balloon last year, selling out every night to an adoring audience. She is performing at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow on 26 March.

Other’s taking part are Jack Docherty, (pictured) who will be start his Scottish tour at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival on 22 March.

Also at the King’s Theatre on 29 March, Alan Davies will bring his show Thinking Ahead, which also sold out at the Gilded Balloon last summer.

Tickets available through the Glasgow Comedy Festival Website: https://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events