Best of 3 Saturday Comedy at The Black Box

What to Expect

Best of 3 Saturday Comedy is a monthly afternoon comedy competition held in the Green Room at The Black Box in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The format is simple: each act gets a strict three minutes on stage to win over the room, with an audience vote deciding who comes out on top on the night. It is a daytime alternative to the city’s usual evening comedy clubs, running on Saturday afternoons rather than late at night, which makes it more accessible for anyone who would rather catch a show earlier in the day. The competitive three-minute format tends to produce a fast-moving bill with a wide mix of styles and experience levels, from comedians early in their careers to more seasoned club regulars testing tight, punchy sets.

Good to Know

• Runs monthly on a Saturday afternoon in the Green Room at The Black Box; the next confirmed date after this listing is Saturday 22 August 2026, doors 2:30pm, start 3:00pm.

• Tickets £5 plus a small booking fee, available through The Black Box’s website.

• Venue: The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast BT1 2LA, in the Cathedral Quarter.

• The three-minute, audience-voted format means the running order and winner change every month.

• Suitable for a broader range of ages than the venue’s late-night club nights, given the earlier afternoon slot, though check the listing for any age guidance closer to the date.

Getting There

The Black Box is on Hill Street in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, within easy walking distance of Belfast Central station and the main Donegall Square bus routes. The Quarter’s bars and cafes make it easy to build an afternoon out around the show, and there is a mix of paid car parks and on-street parking within a few minutes’ walk.