Good news for comedy fans — Russell Howard has announced over 30,000 extra tickets for his brand-new 2026 stand-up tour, Don’t Tell the Algorithm. Following phenomenal demand and more than 130,000 tickets already sold, new dates have been added across the UK and Ireland, including multiple extra nights in London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and beyond. Here’s why this is one tour you won’t want to miss.

1. A Record-Breaking Comedy Tour

Running from 22 January to 29 November 2026, Don’t Tell the Algorithm is Russell’s biggest-ever UK and Ireland tour — with a whopping 118 shows now confirmed. Fans can catch him at six performances at the London Palladium, a Bristol homecoming run, and extra nights added in major cities including Manchester, Dublin, Nottingham, Bath, Sheffield, Newcastle, Swansea and York.

🎟️ New tickets are on sale now at russell-howard.co.uk.

2. Critically Acclaimed Around the World

Russell Howard has been praised globally for his quick wit, warmth, and sharp political comedy. The Daily Telegraph called him “completely irresistible… a brilliantly talented live performer,” while Forbes hailed him as “hilarious and humble… wildly successful and acclaimed.” From sell-out runs at the Royal Albert Hall to huge international tours, critics agree: Russell is one of the UK’s top comedy exports.

3. Global Reach, Local Laughs

With over 1 billion views online and more than 2 million tickets sold worldwide, Russell’s unique mix of feel-good humour and sharp observation has connected with fans from London to New Zealand. His previous world tour, Russell Howard Live, spanned 237 gigs across 30 countries, making him one of Britain’s most successful comedy exports.

4. From The Russell Howard Hour to Podcast Fame

Beyond the stage, Russell is the creator and star of The Russell Howard Hour (Sky) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), with 182 TV episodes under his belt. His hit podcast, Five Brilliant Things, sees him chatting with comedy greats like John Oliver, Jimmy Carr, Greg Davies, and Roisin Conaty — racking up over 80 million social views and topping podcast charts.

5. A Stand-Up Icon Who Keeps Getting Better

From breaking Frank Sinatra’s record with 10 sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall to performing the biggest-ever stand-up show in China, Russell continues to push boundaries. The Mail on Sunday praised him as “the slickest, most personable performer in the land,” while Chortle described his latest shows as “a tsunami of feelgood humour.” Expect relatable stories, razor-sharp jokes, and the kind of optimism only Russell Howard can deliver.

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🎤 Russell Howard: Don’t Tell the Algorithm 2026
📅 Tour dates: 22 January – 29 November 2026
🎟️ Tickets: russell-howard.co.uk
📸 Follow: @russellhoward

Whether you’ve been watching him since Good News or just discovered his viral clips online, Don’t Tell the Algorithm promises a night of smart, uplifting, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Get your tickets before they’re gone — again.