Breakneck Comedy is Aberdeen's premier comedy club, a long-running operation that has settled into a permanent home at 2–8 King Street with a capacity of around 200. While stand-up is its bread and butter, the venue is genuinely multifunctional: beyond comedy it hosts live on-stage interviews, Q&A sessions, meet-and-greets and live music. With an in-house PA and a couple of mics it's a comfortable, well-equipped room for music acts as well as comics, and bookings are handled directly via the club. It remains a key fixture on Aberdeen's nightlife and entertainment scene.
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2-8 King St, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 5AX
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