Big names from the international comedy scene will arrive in Cyprus this year to perform stand-up shows for local audiences. Besides the growing Cypriot comedy scene, a handful of renowned comedians from around the globe have scheduled 2025 performances on the island as they embark on world and European tours. And of course, these are all in English!

Coming up first is British star comedian Jimmy Carr who is set to perform in Nicosia in just a few days. Presenting his brand-new show Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny, the performance at Eleftheria Sports Arena will include new material, fearless jokes in true Carr fashion and audience interaction. Surprisingly, the event is not fully booked yet and a few tickets remain on www.more.com.

Towards the end of January, Romanian comedian Victor Patrascan will present a show he calls Stand Up Comedy in Broken English. Touring Paphos, Limassol and Nicosia, he will spread his jokes and questions on controversial topics across the three Cypriot towns. Welcoming locals, expats, migrants and beyond, this show he says invites everyone for a laugh – just not the easily offended.

First up, he will entertain Paphos audiences on January 23 at Attikon Pafos by K Cineplex, then Limassol crowds on the following evening with a show at Lanitio Theatre and finally in Nicosia on January 25 at Pantheon Theatre.

As the year continues, more comedians from abroad will host hilarious nights in Cyprus. On February 9, South African comedian Kevin Fraser will bring his Imagination 2025 tour to Larnaca for one night only performing at Savino Live.

In spring and as part of his Relax World Tour, Russell Peters will perform a stand-up show in Nicosia. On May 29 he will take the stage of the Eleftheria Sports Arena for a one-night-only comedy experience. In the summer, comedian Jeff Arcuri, known for his incisive humour, will perform at Nicosia Municipal Theatre on June 24. Until then, more comedy nights are expected to be announced, sharing laughter and good vibes all around Cyprus.

Jimmy Carr in Cyprus

UK’s multi-award-winning comedian Jimmy Carr presents his new show Laughs Funny. January 9. Eleftheria Sports Arena, Nicosia. 8pm. In English. From €35. www.more.com

Stand up Comedy in Broken English

By Romanian comedian Victor Patrascan. January 23. Attikon Pafos by K Cineplex, Paphos. January 24. Lanitio Theatre, Limassol. January 25. Pantheon Theatre, Nicosia. 8pm. €10 online and €20 at the door. www.fienta.com.  www.victorpatrascan.com