With his first show selling out in less than two minutes, stand-up favourite Russell Howard has announced that he will be doing a second show in Cheltenham at the Everyman Theatre, as part of his huge 2026 UK and Ireland tour.
Playing host to the Bristolian comedian numerous times before, Russell Howard is returning to the Everyman Theatre once again for two evenings of stand-up on Tuesday 9 June 2026, giving Gloucestershire audiences a rare chance to experience one of the UK’s biggest comedy names in an intimate theatre setting.
Tickets are on general sale now, from Tuesday 1 April 2026, directly from everymantheatre.org.uk.
Known for his high-energy delivery and sharp take on modern life Russell Howard is taking his latest show Don’t Tell the Algorithm on the road, inviting audiences across the country to switch off from the digital world and reconnect through live comedy – including the Gloucestershire date.
Promising ‘no phones, no distractions, just humans and jokes’, the latest Russell Howard tour marks a return to the raw, shared experience of stand-up, with Howard described as leaning into the chaos of everyday life, current affairs and celebrity culture.
Following record-breaking global tours and widespread demand, the 2026 run spans dozens of dates across the UK and Ireland, with multiple sell-out performances already reported and additional shows added due to demand.
Best known for Russell Howard’s Good News and The Russell Howard Hour, as well as countless viral stand-up clips, Howard has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most successful touring comedians – with millions of tickets sold worldwide.
With demand expected to be high for the Cheltenham shows, fans are encouraged to book early to avoid missing out on what promises to be the standout events in Gloucestershire’s comedy calendar.
For more information, and to book tickets, visit everymantheatre.org.uk.
