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Did you know shows at Leicester Comedy Festival are way more effective than an umbrella? Stay dry at one of over 250 events taking place this weekend ☔
Book tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Book tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
February 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Did you know shows at Leicester Comedy Festival are way more effective than an umbrella? Stay dry at one of over 250 events taking place this weekend ☔
Book tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Book tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
💥 SILVER STAND UP TONIGHT! 💥
Silver Stand Up celebrates some of the best comics 55 and over on the UK comedy circuit 🔥
📅 Friday 6th February, 7:30pm
📍 The Big Difference
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
Silver Stand Up celebrates some of the best comics 55 and over on the UK comedy circuit 🔥
📅 Friday 6th February, 7:30pm
📍 The Big Difference
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
February 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM
💥 SILVER STAND UP TONIGHT! 💥
Silver Stand Up celebrates some of the best comics 55 and over on the UK comedy circuit 🔥
📅 Friday 6th February, 7:30pm
📍 The Big Difference
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
Silver Stand Up celebrates some of the best comics 55 and over on the UK comedy circuit 🔥
📅 Friday 6th February, 7:30pm
📍 The Big Difference
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
Looking for our Festival Hub? We're in Highcross Shopping Centre! 👋
Please note the Clocktower Entrance is currently closed. You can access the upper level from the High Street Entrance, or from the Churchgate Entrance (by Waterstones) where you can take the escalator/lift up to the upper level.
Please note the Clocktower Entrance is currently closed. You can access the upper level from the High Street Entrance, or from the Churchgate Entrance (by Waterstones) where you can take the escalator/lift up to the upper level.
February 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Looking for our Festival Hub? We're in Highcross Shopping Centre! 👋
Please note the Clocktower Entrance is currently closed. You can access the upper level from the High Street Entrance, or from the Churchgate Entrance (by Waterstones) where you can take the escalator/lift up to the upper level.
Please note the Clocktower Entrance is currently closed. You can access the upper level from the High Street Entrance, or from the Churchgate Entrance (by Waterstones) where you can take the escalator/lift up to the upper level.
The hub is OPEN 👋
Mon-Fri: 13:00-19:00
Sat: 11:00-19:00
Sun: 11:00-16:00
📍Highcross (next to Boots)
Mon-Fri: 13:00-19:00
Sat: 11:00-19:00
Sun: 11:00-16:00
📍Highcross (next to Boots)
February 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The hub is OPEN 👋
Mon-Fri: 13:00-19:00
Sat: 11:00-19:00
Sun: 11:00-16:00
📍Highcross (next to Boots)
Mon-Fri: 13:00-19:00
Sat: 11:00-19:00
Sun: 11:00-16:00
📍Highcross (next to Boots)
It's party time 🥳
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
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Leicester Comedy Festival is brought to you by charity Big Difference Company (1135167).
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
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Leicester Comedy Festival is brought to you by charity Big Difference Company (1135167).
February 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
It's party time 🥳
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
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Leicester Comedy Festival is brought to you by charity Big Difference Company (1135167).
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
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Leicester Comedy Festival is brought to you by charity Big Difference Company (1135167).
Just one day to go. See you tomorrow 👋
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Stephen Bailey at Brewdog, 2019
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Stephen Bailey at Brewdog, 2019
February 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Just one day to go. See you tomorrow 👋
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Stephen Bailey at Brewdog, 2019
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Stephen Bailey at Brewdog, 2019
February 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Did you know we have over 250 performances that are Free/PWYW? 💷
What a fantastic way to take a chance on a smaller name. Comics usually collect donations at the end of their show, so please make sure to bring some cash and support them! ❤️
📸: Josh Pugh at The Real Ale Classroom, 2025.
What a fantastic way to take a chance on a smaller name. Comics usually collect donations at the end of their show, so please make sure to bring some cash and support them! ❤️
📸: Josh Pugh at The Real Ale Classroom, 2025.
February 1, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Did you know we have over 250 performances that are Free/PWYW? 💷
What a fantastic way to take a chance on a smaller name. Comics usually collect donations at the end of their show, so please make sure to bring some cash and support them! ❤️
📸: Josh Pugh at The Real Ale Classroom, 2025.
What a fantastic way to take a chance on a smaller name. Comics usually collect donations at the end of their show, so please make sure to bring some cash and support them! ❤️
📸: Josh Pugh at The Real Ale Classroom, 2025.
Hasan Al-Habib at The Gala Preview Show 👏
Catch Hasan at the festival with shows on the 5th, 6th, and 12th February - tickets available now on comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
Catch Hasan at the festival with shows on the 5th, 6th, and 12th February - tickets available now on comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
January 31, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Hasan Al-Habib at The Gala Preview Show 👏
Catch Hasan at the festival with shows on the 5th, 6th, and 12th February - tickets available now on comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
Catch Hasan at the festival with shows on the 5th, 6th, and 12th February - tickets available now on comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
INTRODUCING: Howes Percival Leicester Comedian of the Year 🏆
Leicester Comedy Festival is delighted to announce Howes Percival as the new name sponsor for the prestigious competition.
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
Leicester Comedy Festival is delighted to announce Howes Percival as the new name sponsor for the prestigious competition.
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
January 30, 2026 at 10:03 AM
INTRODUCING: Howes Percival Leicester Comedian of the Year 🏆
Leicester Comedy Festival is delighted to announce Howes Percival as the new name sponsor for the prestigious competition.
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
Leicester Comedy Festival is delighted to announce Howes Percival as the new name sponsor for the prestigious competition.
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
From the archive: Nish Kumar at the preview show, 2016.
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For over three decades charity Big Difference Company (1135167) has brought you Leicester Comedy Festival. Support us to secure Leicester's cultural legacy and share the joy of laughter.
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For over three decades charity Big Difference Company (1135167) has brought you Leicester Comedy Festival. Support us to secure Leicester's cultural legacy and share the joy of laughter.
January 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM
From the archive: Nish Kumar at the preview show, 2016.
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For over three decades charity Big Difference Company (1135167) has brought you Leicester Comedy Festival. Support us to secure Leicester's cultural legacy and share the joy of laughter.
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For over three decades charity Big Difference Company (1135167) has brought you Leicester Comedy Festival. Support us to secure Leicester's cultural legacy and share the joy of laughter.
The inimitable Lil Wenker at The Gala Preview Show 🔥🔥
Catch Lil as BOYKING on Saturday 14th February at Phoenix, tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/lil-wenker-boyking/
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver/ 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
Catch Lil as BOYKING on Saturday 14th February at Phoenix, tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/lil-wenker-boyking/
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver/ 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
January 28, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The inimitable Lil Wenker at The Gala Preview Show 🔥🔥
Catch Lil as BOYKING on Saturday 14th February at Phoenix, tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/lil-wenker-boyking/
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver/ 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
Catch Lil as BOYKING on Saturday 14th February at Phoenix, tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/lil-wenker-boyking/
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver/ 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
Nearly there. Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 kicks off in just one week 👀
Full lineup: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Festival patron Jo Brand at De Montfort Hall, 2020.
Full lineup: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Festival patron Jo Brand at De Montfort Hall, 2020.
January 28, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Nearly there. Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 kicks off in just one week 👀
Full lineup: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Festival patron Jo Brand at De Montfort Hall, 2020.
Full lineup: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
📸: Festival patron Jo Brand at De Montfort Hall, 2020.
The LCF App returns 🙌
ℹ️ Get info on upcoming shows
📍 Search nearby venues
⭐ Curate your festival experience
🔎 Find inspiration
Just search 'Leicester Comedy Festival' on iOS or Android to download!
ℹ️ Get info on upcoming shows
📍 Search nearby venues
⭐ Curate your festival experience
🔎 Find inspiration
Just search 'Leicester Comedy Festival' on iOS or Android to download!
January 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The LCF App returns 🙌
ℹ️ Get info on upcoming shows
📍 Search nearby venues
⭐ Curate your festival experience
🔎 Find inspiration
Just search 'Leicester Comedy Festival' on iOS or Android to download!
ℹ️ Get info on upcoming shows
📍 Search nearby venues
⭐ Curate your festival experience
🔎 Find inspiration
Just search 'Leicester Comedy Festival' on iOS or Android to download!
Micky Overman at the Gala Preview Show 🤩
Catch Micky's Work In Progress at Hive & Honey on Saturday 7th February at 14:00 👀
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micky-overman-work-in-progress/
📸 (1,3 Tyler Bartlam / 2,4 Molly Oliver)
Catch Micky's Work In Progress at Hive & Honey on Saturday 7th February at 14:00 👀
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micky-overman-work-in-progress/
📸 (1,3 Tyler Bartlam / 2,4 Molly Oliver)
January 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Micky Overman at the Gala Preview Show 🤩
Catch Micky's Work In Progress at Hive & Honey on Saturday 7th February at 14:00 👀
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micky-overman-work-in-progress/
📸 (1,3 Tyler Bartlam / 2,4 Molly Oliver)
Catch Micky's Work In Progress at Hive & Honey on Saturday 7th February at 14:00 👀
Tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micky-overman-work-in-progress/
📸 (1,3 Tyler Bartlam / 2,4 Molly Oliver)
10 days to go. Are you festival ready?
Leicester Comedy Festival, 4-22 February
Full programme: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Leicester Comedy Festival, 4-22 February
Full programme: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
10 days to go. Are you festival ready?
Leicester Comedy Festival, 4-22 February
Full programme: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Leicester Comedy Festival, 4-22 February
Full programme: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
How good was James Ellis at the preview show? ⭐
James' show had sold out, but he's just added a second performance on Sunday 21st Feb at Aylestone Black-Horse - head to our website for tickets 🏃💨
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
James' show had sold out, but he's just added a second performance on Sunday 21st Feb at Aylestone Black-Horse - head to our website for tickets 🏃💨
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
How good was James Ellis at the preview show? ⭐
James' show had sold out, but he's just added a second performance on Sunday 21st Feb at Aylestone Black-Horse - head to our website for tickets 🏃💨
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
James' show had sold out, but he's just added a second performance on Sunday 21st Feb at Aylestone Black-Horse - head to our website for tickets 🏃💨
📸 (1,3 Molly Oliver / 2,4 Tyler Bartlam)
🗞️ NEW SHOWS ADDED 🗞️
We're still adding new shows as we run up to February, so keep checking our website to make sure you don't miss out on the hottest tickets around.
New additions include: Marcel Lucont, Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Petrie, Valeria Vulpe, Edd Hedges and more 😮
We're still adding new shows as we run up to February, so keep checking our website to make sure you don't miss out on the hottest tickets around.
New additions include: Marcel Lucont, Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Petrie, Valeria Vulpe, Edd Hedges and more 😮
January 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM
🗞️ NEW SHOWS ADDED 🗞️
We're still adding new shows as we run up to February, so keep checking our website to make sure you don't miss out on the hottest tickets around.
New additions include: Marcel Lucont, Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Petrie, Valeria Vulpe, Edd Hedges and more 😮
We're still adding new shows as we run up to February, so keep checking our website to make sure you don't miss out on the hottest tickets around.
New additions include: Marcel Lucont, Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Petrie, Valeria Vulpe, Edd Hedges and more 😮
From the archive: Nicholas Parsons signs some autographs, 1997.
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By attending Leicester Comedy Festival you are supporting charity Big Difference Company (1135167) in our mission to improve people's lives through laughter.
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By attending Leicester Comedy Festival you are supporting charity Big Difference Company (1135167) in our mission to improve people's lives through laughter.
January 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
From the archive: Nicholas Parsons signs some autographs, 1997.
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By attending Leicester Comedy Festival you are supporting charity Big Difference Company (1135167) in our mission to improve people's lives through laughter.
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By attending Leicester Comedy Festival you are supporting charity Big Difference Company (1135167) in our mission to improve people's lives through laughter.
The beautiful chaos of Bad Clowns at the Preview Show earlier this month 🤯
Bad Clowns are at the festival twice on Sunday 8th February - at The Big Difference at 8pm and with a The UK Kids' Comedy Festival show at Soft Touch Arts earlier that day
Find tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Bad Clowns are at the festival twice on Sunday 8th February - at The Big Difference at 8pm and with a The UK Kids' Comedy Festival show at Soft Touch Arts earlier that day
Find tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
January 21, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The beautiful chaos of Bad Clowns at the Preview Show earlier this month 🤯
Bad Clowns are at the festival twice on Sunday 8th February - at The Big Difference at 8pm and with a The UK Kids' Comedy Festival show at Soft Touch Arts earlier that day
Find tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Bad Clowns are at the festival twice on Sunday 8th February - at The Big Difference at 8pm and with a The UK Kids' Comedy Festival show at Soft Touch Arts earlier that day
Find tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Silver Stand Up is a showcase of the best comics 55 and over on the UK comedy circuit 🔥
Hosted by Kevin Daniel and featuring Mark Silcox (Channel 4, BBC), Sajeela Kershi (BBC, Comedy Central), Kate Dale & Jim Judges
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
Hosted by Kevin Daniel and featuring Mark Silcox (Channel 4, BBC), Sajeela Kershi (BBC, Comedy Central), Kate Dale & Jim Judges
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Silver Stand Up is a showcase of the best comics 55 and over on the UK comedy circuit 🔥
Hosted by Kevin Daniel and featuring Mark Silcox (Channel 4, BBC), Sajeela Kershi (BBC, Comedy Central), Kate Dale & Jim Judges
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
Hosted by Kevin Daniel and featuring Mark Silcox (Channel 4, BBC), Sajeela Kershi (BBC, Comedy Central), Kate Dale & Jim Judges
Book tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/silver-stand-up/
Blue Monday got you down? Book some laughs at Leicester Comedy Festival. There's over 700 shows so we're sure you'll find something for you: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Blue Monday got you down? Book some laughs at Leicester Comedy Festival. There's over 700 shows so we're sure you'll find something for you: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
8 comics all vying for the ultimate punning prize. A boxing ring in De Montfort Hall. It can only be one thing: The UK Pun Championships 💥
Join us on Monday 9th February at this truly one-of-a-kind event. Tickets via: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-uk-pun-championships-2/
Join us on Monday 9th February at this truly one-of-a-kind event. Tickets via: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-uk-pun-championships-2/
January 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM
8 comics all vying for the ultimate punning prize. A boxing ring in De Montfort Hall. It can only be one thing: The UK Pun Championships 💥
Join us on Monday 9th February at this truly one-of-a-kind event. Tickets via: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-uk-pun-championships-2/
Join us on Monday 9th February at this truly one-of-a-kind event. Tickets via: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-uk-pun-championships-2/
The festival access guide gives you all the access provisions of each of our festival venues for 2026 so that you can make informed decisions about which of them are able to cater to your accessibility needs ✅
The guide is available via our website here: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/access
The guide is available via our website here: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/access
January 15, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The festival access guide gives you all the access provisions of each of our festival venues for 2026 so that you can make informed decisions about which of them are able to cater to your accessibility needs ✅
The guide is available via our website here: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/access
The guide is available via our website here: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/access
With support from Equity, we're delighted to be supporting 6 comedians through Bridging The Gap in 2026, providing them with a financial bursary, waived festival fees, and a hotel stay 🫶
👉 Showcase tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/bridging-the-gap-2/
👉 Showcase tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/bridging-the-gap-2/
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
With support from Equity, we're delighted to be supporting 6 comedians through Bridging The Gap in 2026, providing them with a financial bursary, waived festival fees, and a hotel stay 🫶
👉 Showcase tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/bridging-the-gap-2/
👉 Showcase tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/bridging-the-gap-2/