Lisbon Comedy: Standup Comedy in English

Living abroad can be wonderful. Life turns into a daily adventure, where even small things we once took for granted — like a quick trip to the grocery store — suddenly feel high-stakes.

Did I ask for bread, or did I accidentally propose to the cashier and request something that’s definitely not for sale?

The truth is, we did this to ourselves. And life abroad becomes a lot more fun once we learn to laugh at the moments that, at the time, we were sure we wanted to forget. Some of them are embarrassing, some traumatic, and some… dare I say, sexy.

We all have stories about the wild things that happen when we step outside our comfort zone — whether you're a local who’s lived or traveled abroad, currently making Portugal your home, or just passing through Lisbon and curious about life here.

At Expats Anonymous, the comedians share their best (or worst) stories — and if you want, you can share yours too, anonymously or not. Totally up to you.

Join us May 1st at Selva Comedy Café.
Doors open at 8:30 PM.

Let’s laugh at our collective bad decisions together.

Light up your weekend with a night of hilarious standup at The Villain Comedy, in a gorgeous bar in the coolest neighborhood in Lisbon! 🎤
Friday, have a blast! Standup comedy in English with the BEST comedians in Lisbon and from abroad! 🍻 Meet people from all over the world.This is our curated Friday showcase — every week we put together a lineup of the strongest comedians we've got, local heroes and international guests, to give you the best possible start to your weekend. Think of it as the show where the comedy scene shows off a little.Laugh, drink, dance.The Villain Comedy is where Lisbon's comedy lovers, expats, travellers, digital nomads, and anyone who appreciates a good time come together on a Friday night. The crowd is international, the drinks are good, the bar is beautiful, and the comedy is even better.Show starts at 9 — depends on how late we southern Europeans are.📍 Xafarix — see the fountain behind the kiosk? Our bar is to the right. Look for the purple glow.

69 Avenida Dom Carlos I, 1200-647 Lisboa🕗 Every Friday. Doors 8:30 PM. Show 9:00 PM. Done ~11:00 PM.

Reservations held until 8:50 PM (ten minutes before showtime) — after that, first come first served! Arrive early for the best seats.💸 Pay what you want at the end! Here's a rough guide:

🎓 Students / between jobs: EUR5

💼 Adults with a job: EUR10

🎨 Art lovers / feeling generous / digital nomads / expats: EUR15–20

All donations go directly to supporting the artists and keeping the show alive.Republic of Comedy — Portugal's first international comedy club, owned and run by comedians.

The hidden gem of Lisbon's growing comedy scene.
⭐ Rated 4.9/5 on Google and TripAdvisor (200+ reviews)FREE ENTRY standup comedy showcase featuring only pro comedians, in a historic and intimate venue in the city center. Most Saturdays at Xafarix.Saturday evening. You've had your week. Now arrive early, grab a drink at the bar, settle into the intimate jazz club atmosphere of one of Lisbon's most beautiful hidden bars. There's a secretive speakeasy vibe to the bar and its entrance — you'll feel it the moment you walk in. Low lights, good drinks, the kind of place where you just exhale.At 9pm, the show begins — a carefully curated selection of the best comedians from the local Lisbon scene and special guests from around the world. These are longer sets by experienced comedians, which means you really get to know their comedy, their style, their worldview. It's diverse, multicultural comedy all in English — the kind of show where every comedian on the bill could headline their own night somewhere else.No open mic. No newcomers. This is pro-level standup in a room that was made for it.Hosted by Francesco Kirchhoff.📍 Xafarix — look for the purple glow to the right of the fountain. A historic venue tucked away in the heart of the city.

69 Avenida Dom Carlos I, 1200-647 Lisboa🕗 Most Saturdays. Doors 8:30 PM. Show 9:00 PM. Done ~11:00 PM.

Reservations held until 8:50 PM (ten minutes before showtime) — arrive on time or risk losing your spot!💸 Admission is free! At the end of the show, we pass around a donation jar — your generosity is what lets us continue to bring you the highest quality entertainment possible.Republic of Comedy — Portugal's first international comedy club, owned and run by comedians.

Welcome to Republic of Comedy, Lisbon’s international standup comedy club based in the legendary Lisbon-center bar Xafarix, and our Monday evening open mic! Doors open at 20:30, show starts around 21:00, pay what you want!

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE STANDUP COMEDY OPEN MIC *Our open mic is a wonderfully relaxed show ranging from experienced comics trying new material, other established comedians trying to polish their best, to newcomers trying standup for the first time. And as a special ingredient, some of us will improvise new jokes based on topics you suggested anonimously! It’s like magic, but funny (when it goes well)!But who is the MC? Well, friend, it’s hosted by the Republic’s own Francesco Kirchhoff, seasoned and happy/grim/partially flamboyant veteran of standup and part-time mixologist, leading through the night with whatever charm he has left on a Monday evening (he’s been called smart and risky by the leading UK comedy reviewer, but he’s ok).The lineup, you ask, with your question-asking face? It’s a secret! Or is it a mystery? Either way, no preannounced lineup — though we always take care to have a good mix between seasoned pros and newcomers to make sure we all have fun.But what about the entry cost?! Oh, you. Just bring your vibes, whichever you have at hand (good ones preferred). This show is donation-based, aka pay what you think is fair at the end. Because artists should be paid for their work, but everybody should have access to art.Is this good marketing copy, you wonder? Probably not, but dear god, we are comedians and we are a bit sick of trying to be social media marketers (with some offense to social media marketers. except you, if you’re one. You are different, I think we both could tell you’re special.).You wanna perform? Ideally apply beforehand online (https://confirmed.show/surveys/republic-8wpc):) (yes, we are very organised indeed, sometimes I’m surprised, too)Anyway! Look at the photos, it’s a beautiful night out in a great bar with great drinks and the most beautiful audience available at the time. See you there! Maybe.