Live English stand-up comedy in the heart of Kyoto, with a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Visitors experience Japan through temples, tea and unbelievable food. Kyoto Comedy offers another perspective: Japan through laughter.
We’re a local comedy community and a stage for live performance, bringing together comedians and audiences from Kyoto, across Japan and around the world.
From English and Japanese stand-up to manzai, rakugo, touring comedians and special shows, there’s always something new to laugh about — and someone new to meet.
Whether you live here or you’re just passing through, come for the comedy and stay for the people.
Great people. Great laughs. Nice drinks.
We’re building something Kyoto can call its own: a home for comedy in Kyoto.
Regular comedy every Friday & Saturday — plus special shows, touring headliners, 日本語 shows, workshops and charity events.
FEATURED
WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES, COMEDY STRIKES BACK EVEN HARDER!
Join us for a comedy-for-charity event on Saturday, August 29th at 20:00 in Kyoto.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
JOIN THE CHARITY EVENTLive English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Live English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Live English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Live English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Live English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Live English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Live English stand-up comedy featuring a changing lineup of comedians from Japan and around the world.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
SATURDAY · SEPTEMBER 26
Kyoto Comedy presents Zenjiro live in Kyoto — two separate performances on one day: a Japanese-language show at 16:00 and an English-language show at 20:00.
Ki Bar · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Shows are performed entirely in English, hosted in a relaxed bar room.
Featuring local, Japan-based, international and visiting comedians.
The lineup changes between shows, so no two nights are quite the same.
Drinks are available from the bar, including non-alcoholic options.
A social room where solo travellers, residents and locals sit together.
No ticket needed upfront. Pay what you feel the show was worth at the end.
Read reviews written by travellers and locals, or leave your own after the show.
Current host venue: Ki Bar
123-1 Ishiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8002
In Kyoto's central nightlife area, a short walk from Kawaramachi and Sanjo stations.
OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPSKyoto Comedy is currently hosted at Ki Bar, Pontocho / Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Get DirectionsLocal, Japan-based, international and visiting comedians are welcome to apply for upcoming Kyoto Comedy lineups.
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