Where to See Fin Taylor Live on His Pre-Emptive Comeback Special 2026 Tour

Right then, have you ever seen a comedian’s clip online and thought, “This person is properly funny”? Chances are, you might have stumbled across Fin Taylor. He’s that comedian who has become a massive name on the internet, and now he’s swapping the screen for the stage. In a big way. He’s just announced his largest-ever tour for 2026, hitting stages all across the UK and Ireland. It's called ‘The Pre-Emptive Comeback Special’, and it’s being put on by the entertainment giants at Live Nation. This is your guide to everything you need to know about seeing his hilarious stand-up live.

Who is fin taylor anyway?

So, what’s the deal with Fin Taylor? Imagine a comedian who isn’t afraid to talk about, well, anything. His style is all about sharp, direct, and completely fearless social commentary. What does that mean? Basically, he looks at the world, at our culture, and at politics, and he finds the funny side of it all. It’s not just silly jokes; it’s comedy that makes you think, but mostly, it makes you laugh. A lot. He’s built his name by performing live in comedy clubs up and down the country and has had a bunch of sold-out shows at huge festivals, like the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His act is a mix of clever observations about how people behave and straight-talking opinions on modern life. The press release puts it perfectly: "Men want to be him. Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos." That pretty much sums up his wide-reaching appeal.

More than just stand-up comedy

And he’s not just a master of the live stage. Fin has been super busy creating some brilliant stuff away from the theatre spotlight. He's the host of the hit interview series and podcast, Fin vs The Internet, where he chats with other comedians and people who’ve gone viral. They get into the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre side of online culture. It’s a fascinating listen if you’re curious about how the internet shapes our world. But that's not all. He also co-hosts another chart-topping podcast, Fin vs History, with Horatio Gould. It’s described as a fast and irreverent look at key moments in human history, which basically means it's a history lesson that won’t put you to sleep. On top of all that, his TV credits are seriously impressive. You’ve probably seen him on:

• Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)
• Have I Got News For You (BBC One)
• The Last Leg (Channel 4)
• Roast Battle (Comedy Central)
• The Mash Report (BBC)
• 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4)
• Have a Word
• Parenting Hell

He's also performed at major comedy festivals across the UK, Europe, Australia, and North America, proving his brand of comedy is a global hit.

What’s this ‘pre-emptive comeback special’ all about?

The name of the tour itself is a bit of a laugh, isn't it? ‘The Pre-Emptive Comeback Special’. A comeback... before he's even gone anywhere? That's the whole point. The tickets for this massive 2026 tour are going on sale ages in advance. It’s a bold move. It’s like he’s walking a tightrope. As the announcement playfully asks, "will he fall off the tightrope before the curtain comes up?" It’s a cheeky nod to the unpredictable nature of comedy and fame. This tour is Fin stepping back into his natural habitat: on stage, in a theatre, with a live audience right in front of him. After all the success of his podcast projects, he's returning to his roots in stand-up comedy. This will be his biggest tour to date, promising a full evening of razor-sharp opinions and brutally honest humour across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

Fin taylor 2026 tour dates: where can you catch him live?

Ready to see him? Get your calendar out, because he's visiting a lot of places. The tour runs from September through to November 2026, so there are plenty of chances to catch a show. The full list of tour dates has been released, covering dozens of cities. Here’s a breakdown of where and when you can see his new show.

Date	City	Venue
September 2026
Thu 10 Sept	Guildford	G Live
Sat 12 Sept	Manchester	Aviva Studios
Sun 13 Sept	Nottingham	Nottingham Theatre Royal
Thu 17 Sept	Bristol	Bristol Beacon
Fri 18 Sept	Oxford	New Theatre Oxford
Sat 19 Sept	Birmingham	The Alexandra
Sun 20 Sept	Reading	Reading Arts (Concert Hall)
October 2026
Fri 2 Oct	Ipswich	Ipswich Corn Exchange
Fri 9 Oct	Southend on Sea	Palace Theatre Southend
Sun 11 Oct	London	Eventim Apollo
Thu 15 Oct	Cambridge	Cambridge Corn Exchange
Sat 17 Oct	Brighton	Theatre Royal
Mon 19 Oct	Dublin, Ireland	3 Olympia Theater
Tue 20 Oct	Belfast, Ireland	The Ulster Hall
Wed 21 Oct	Cork, Ireland	The Everyman
Fri 23 Oct	Liverpool	Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Sun 25 Oct	York	Grand Opera House
Thu 29 Oct	Leeds	O2 Academy Leeds
Fri 30 Oct	Newcastle	Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Sat 31 Oct	Edinburgh	The Queen’s Hall
November 2026
Sun 1 Nov	Glasgow	The Pavilion Theatre
Wed 4 Nov	Northampton	Royal & Derngate (Royal)
Wed 11 Nov	Hull	Hull City Hall
Thu 12 Nov	Crewe	Lyceum Theatre
Sat 14 Nov	Southampton	O2 Guildhall Southampton
Sun 15 Nov	Cardiff	Cardiff New Theatre
Fri 20 Nov	Folkestone	Leas Cliff Hall
Sun 22 Nov	Yeovil	Westlands

How to get tickets for the tour

So, you’ve picked a date and you’re ready to go. How do you get tickets? The tour is presented by Live Nation, a huge company responsible for some of the biggest live events in the world, including Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Sponsorship deals. Tickets will be sold through their official channels. There’s a pre-sale starting on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, at 10 am. The general sale for everyone else begins on Friday, 5 December 2025, at 10 am GMT. You'll be able to grab them from LiveNation.co.uk and likely through its partner, Ticketmaster. Given how popular Fin Taylor is, it’s probably a good idea to be ready on the day if you want to secure a spot for the ‘Pre-Emptive Comeback Special’.