Hot Water Comedy Club has announced that one of the fastest selling stand up comedians in the world, Paul Smith, will embark on his biggest-ever live tour.
HAPPY will open in Crewe on 1 July and run throughout 2026 and 2027, marking the largest tour of Smith’s career to date.
Liverpool dates will be promoted by Hot Water Comedy Club, which is based at Blackstock Market.
Fastest selling UK comedian launches biggest-ever stand-up worldwide tour
Today’s announcement follows the sold-out success of Smith’s previous tour, which was seen by more than 650,000 fans worldwide, firmly establishing him as one of the most in-demand comedy acts in the world.
The 2026/27 tour will span the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Middle East and Europe, with more international dates to be announced.
HAPPY sees Paul Smith at full throttle, delivering his lightning-fast crowd work, razor-sharp observations, and laugh-out-loud true stories to an entirely new level.
Packed with outrageous audience interaction and stories pulled straight from real life, HAPPY is a show about finding joy in the chaos and laughter in the everyday.
Exclusive pre-sale opens 25 February ahead of the global 2026 2027 run
An exclusive pre-sale for the tour’s UK and Ireland dates opens on Wednesday, 25th February at 10 am.
Fans of the much-loved scouser can sign up via the Hot Water Comedy Club website for special early access.
General sale opens on Friday, 27th February at 10 am.
Expect jaw-aching laughs from the first minute to the last, especially if you are at the front and get picked on.
If you like your comedy raw, real and uncontrollably funny, HAPPY is the show you will want to mark in your diary, don’t miss out.













