1. International Comedy Club
23 Wicklow Street

Comedians take the stage four nights a week at the International Comedy Club. Advance tickets are €10 (or €8 for students) and are available only on Saturday night, when the club hosts two shows – an early show and a late show. On other nights, advance tickets aren’t available, simply pay the entry fee at the door. Cheapos will want to attend a show on Sundays, when the price is dropped to €5.

2. Capital Comedy Club
Upstairs in The Ha Penny Bridge Inn, Wellington Quay

Comedy in Temple Bar has been scheduled for every Wednesday and Sunday since 1996 at the Ha’Penny Bridge Inn. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the show, at a cost of €7 or €5 for students. Advance tickets aren’t available, simply pay cash at the door. Irish comedians and international acts will interact with the audience at the Capital Comedy Club.

3. Laughter Lounge
6 Eden Quay

Perhaps the best known comedy club in Dublin is the Laughter Lounge – but it’s also the most expensive. Tickets generally range from €10 – €30. Over 3,000 comedians, including Des Bishop, have entertained audiences here since 1997.

There are a few strategies Cheapos can use to attend a show here affordably. If you’re traveling in a group, check out the group discounts available in advance online. There are also many value vouchers available online (through Groupon or Living Social) that can help to secure tickets at a significant discount.

Where do you go for laughs?

Where are your favorite comedy clubs in Europe? Tell us about it in the comments section.

Also in our guide: If you’re visiting Dublin and looking for an affordable place to sleep, visit our Dublin guide to read reviews of great cheap hotels.

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Whether you want to watch the curtain go up at the National Theatre of Ireland (the Abbey Theatre) or one of the more experimental theaters in town, tickets rarely cross the €30 mark.

1. The Abbey Theatre – The National Theatre of Ireland
26 Lower Abbey Street
Tel: +353 (1) 878 7222
Web site

Tickets: €20 – €25. Cheapo tickets on weekdays and weekend matinees.

Founded by poet WB Yeats, the Abbey Theatre is a source of national pride. Everything from Shakespeare to the latest productions from famous Irish playwrights such as Conor McPherson takes the stage here. It is possible to purchase your tickets before your trip on the Web site of the Abbey Theatre (no pesky Ticketmaster fees apply) and you can even pick your seat by previewing the stage from different vantage points.

2. The Peacock
26 Lower Abbey Street
Tel: +353 (1) 878 7222
Web site

Tickets: €18 – €25. Cheapo tickets on weekdays, previews and weekend matinees.

Beneath the grand Abbey Theatre is a grittier stage–the Peacock Stage. What was once a practice stage for the large theater upstairs has now evolved into its own personality. The capacity is much smaller in the Peacock, promising a more intimate experience. Expect productions here to be more experimental. This fact along with an atmospheric bar for drinks at intermission attracts a younger crowd than the Abbey.

3. The Gate Theatre
Cavendish Row, Parnell Square
Tel: +353 (1) 874 4045
Web site

Tickets: €20 – €30. Cheapos should avoid Saturday nights – ticket prices are higher.

The historic Gate Theatre is the kind of civilized place where you sip tea at intermission instead of a glass of wine. Be sure to arrive early to take in the physical beauty of the theater before the production begins. What you will see on stage can be unpredictable. The Gate keeps things fresh by featuring everything from Irish classics such as plays by Samuel Beckett to the latest hot play from New York, such as Tony award-winning “God of Carnage.”

4. Gaiety Theatre
South King Street
Tel: +353 (1) 677 1717
Web site

Tickets: €15 – €35. Cheapo tickets on weekdays, previews and weekend matinees.

The Gaiety Theatre is what many travelers envision as a classic European theater. Red velvet seats and private balconies give this theater an aura of sophistication–yet tickets are still reasonably priced. Purchase your tickets at the box office to avoid pricey Ticketmaster fees. The quality on this stage can vary. Everything from ballet to Oscar Wilde classics to plays intended for children are on the annual program. Choose wisely to avoid disappointment.

Smaller Theatres

The Temple Bar district, known for pubs and street performers, is also home to a couple of small, experimental theaters. At the Project Arts Centre (39 East Essex Street) or the New Theater (43 East Essex Street) you could see a performance for as little as €10.

You can also experience Irish history in a whole new way at the Vaults Live theater with tickets from €20.

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