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comedy · Friday 3 July 2026 · 8:00pm 
Josh Johnson at Vicar Street
At Vicar Street · 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
At Vicar Street · 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
Josh Johnson is one of those comedians who has crossed over from cult favourite to something bigger without losing the quality that made people pay attention in the first place. He’s a rotating host on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, an Emmy-nominated writer, and the person WIRED once called “the funniest guy on the internet.” His Flowers Tour - named on the idea that comedy, like flowers, can grow from difficult ground and still bring real joy - comes to Dublin on 3 July 2026, and demand has been high enough that a late show was added on the same night. That alone tells you something about where his reputation stands right now.
The show is billed as Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp, and it is not a standard stand-up night. Johnson weaves live music into his comedy in a way that feels integrated rather than novelty - the musical element is part of how he makes his points, not a change of pace between jokes. His material is sharp and observational, drawing on his background in Chicago and Louisiana, and his writing has the precision of someone who has spent years working in late-night television. Fans who know him from his YouTube channel - where he releases stand-up sets regularly and has racked up over 500 million total views - will know what to expect in terms of intelligence and timing. Those coming in fresh should expect a show with a distinct shape, one that uses performance in a broader sense than most comedy nights.
Vicar Street itself is one of the best rooms in Dublin for this kind of show. Opened in 1998, it holds around 1,000 seated, and the layout keeps you close to the stage no matter where you’re sitting. The acoustics work well for both spoken and musical performance, which is exactly what this tour needs.
Vicar Street is on Thomas Street in Dublin 8, in the Liberties. If you’re coming by public transport, the Luas Red Line stops at Four Courts, about a ten-minute walk along the quays. Dublin Bus routes 13, 40 and 123 serve the Thomas Street area. If you’re driving from outside the city, the M50 brings you to the south side and there are paid car parks near Christchurch and the Liberties - street parking in the area is limited on an evening.
The Liberties is one of the oldest parts of the city, worth a look before or after the show - Thomas Street itself has the Guinness Storehouse a short walk away, and Christchurch Cathedral at the top of the road. There is more to see in Dublin and across Co. Dublin.
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