Laughing Through Tears: Adele's Most Iconic and Hilariously Relatable Live Show Moments
She may be the queen of heartbreaking ballads and spine-tingling vocals, but if you’ve ever witnessed Adele perform live, you know that she’s also an undeniable comedic genius. The British songstress has more than just Grammy Awards and chart-toppers under her belt — she’s also delivered some of the most hilariously relatable, laugh-until-you-cry moments during her concerts that remind us all why we absolutely adore her.
From F-bomb slip-ups and impromptu fan interactions to side-splitting backstage confessions, Adele’s live shows are an emotional rollercoaster where tears fall as much from belly laughs as from her stirring lyrics. With her Las Vegas residency in full swing and social media still buzzing over her most viral moments, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit Adele’s most iconic, LOL-worthy live show antics that prove she’s not just world-class talent — she’s also our favorite pop-culture comedian.
- “I F***ed It Up!” – The 2016 Grammy Glitch That Had Everyone Laughing
Only Adele could turn one of the biggest live-performance flubs into a comedic highlight. During the 2016 Grammys, after a microphone snafu while belting “All I Ask,” she admitted to the audience during her next show that she’d cried — then laughed at herself because, in classic Adele form, she shouted, “I f***ed it up!” with the kind of brutal honesty only she could get away with. Fans online loved how human she was. Twitter turned it into a meme, and overnight, “Adele is all of us” trended worldwide. Because let’s be honest, who hasn’t completely botched something in front of everyone and needed a humor-filled recovery?
- When She Turned the Tables on a Fan Mid-Concert
At a show in Sydney, Adele stopped mid-performance when she spotted a fan using a tripod and camera to record the show. In true Adele fashion, she didn’t scold. Instead, she sassily said, “Can you stop filming me with a video camera and just enjoy the show? This isn’t a DVD, it’s a real show.” The crowd erupted into laughter. The moment went mega-viral because it was the ultimate "live in the moment" clapback — and fans loved that she was sticking up for authentic connections. Authenticity always wins.
- Her Flatulence Confession That Shocked and Delighted an Entire Arena
If you thought Adele’s only about poise and polish, think again. During her Las Vegas residency in 2023, she casually confessed — mid-monologue — that she “let one out” while walking past a fan during a confetti-filled finale. “I’ve got the farts tonight!” she laughed. Cue the audience losing it. The moment, which was captured by multiple fans and blasted all over TikTok, racked up millions of views. Her fans were LOLing, praising her for being so “down to earth” and “unapologetically real.” In a world of overly curated celebrity images, Adele’s honesty is not only relatable — it's a breath of fresh air.
- That Time She Became Her Own Security Guard
During her London BST Hyde Park show, while belting out her mega hit “Water Under the Bridge,” Adele clapped eyes on a fan being harassed and didn’t skip a beat. She shut the performance down mid-song, pointed directly at the security guards, and stood up for her fan in the most boss way possible. “He’s here to have fun, you leave him alone,” she said, sending the crowd into roaring applause. Then, in the most Adele way possible, she laughed, apologized to the band, and picked up exactly where she left off. Fans loved her fierce loyalty and sense of humor — being a protector while keeping the show going? Iconic.
- Adele in Tears (of Laughter) Over a Bug in Her Eye
During her Vegas Weekends with Adele residency, she paused her performance to hilariously freak out about a bug flying into her eye. “Oh my God, it’s in my eye. What if it lays eggs in there?” she joked, squinting and giggling while trying to carry on singing. Talk about relatable! Fans watching the moment on TikTok (which, no surprise, went viral) loved how even global superstars aren’t immune to mid-performance bugs — literally and metaphorically. Her sense of humor was peak Adele — self-deprecating, spontaneous, and totally relatable.
- Her Live-Singing Realizations About Heartbreak — With Humor
Adele has always infused her performances with personal anecdotes, but it’s the way she adds hilarious commentary into heartbreaking songs that leaves fans rolling. While performing “Someone Like You,” she once laughed mid-intro and told the audience, “This song is about my ex… and now I’m singing it for thousands of people — so guess who’s really winning?” The crowd roared. It’s those mic-drop, self-aware moments that remind us – Adele may sing about sadness, but she lives with power and a killer sense of humor.
- The Time She Couldn’t Stop Laughing After Someone Proposed
During another Las Vegas show, a fan proposed on-camera mid-concert, and while Adele was visibly emotional at first, she quickly broke into giggles and jokingly asked, “Can I marry you both?” Fans once again adored her seamless blend of emotional sincerity and cheeky humor. The moment felt genuine — like we were all guests at the coolest, funniest, teariest wedding moment ever.
Final Thought: Adele – The Comedian We Didn’t Know We Needed
Adele might belt ballads that make us cry in our car at 2 a.m., but her live performances prove she’s also one of the funniest, most relatable celebs in the game. From accidental fart stories to stage-stopping bug invasions, she lets fans in on the whole human experience — flaws, feelings, flatulence and all.
So if you’re lucky enough to snag a ticket to her residency (or the hopeful tour rumors turn true), get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, visceral tears… and totally unexpected belly laughs.
Because if there’s anyone who can make us laugh through the tears — it’s Adele.
Stay tuned to E! News Daily and get your pop culture fix — because Adele moments like these? They’re what live music memories are made of.
