We're thrilled to return to Leicester Comedy Festival, Europe's biggest comedy festival, next February, especially as our shows have picked up festival award nominations two years in a row! Advance tickets for friends of the festival are open now with tickets going on general sale starting Friday 31st October. Here are the shows we'll be bringing to the festival for 2026:
Two teams go for gold with gags and games inspired by your suggestions. Who wins? YOU decide! Award-winning family friendly fun. | "Very, Very, Very Funny." ★★★★★ Mix Up Theatre | "Brilliantly funny. Gags and games galore." ★★★★ The Derek Awards | "A feel-good show that celebrates the joy of improvisation." ★★★★ Theatre Weekly | TICKETS
Don't miss the opening - and closing - night of your very own musical! The story, songs, characters and "choreography" are all composed on the spot from your title suggestions. | "Hilarity, absurdity, fantastic vocals, and catchy songs." ★★★★½ Frankly My Dear UK | "Inventive and riotously funny." ★★★★ North West End | "Joy every night." ★★★★ Corr Blimey | TICKETS
As well as our regular shows, we'll also be producing Sean's solo show. It's a light hearted, light entertainment show that's surprisingly dark for its time slot, with jokes about the seaside, seagulls and c-list celebrities. | "McGinty proves an affable captain of this enjoyable pleasure cruise." Chortle | TICKETS
Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 boasts over 700 shows with its partner UK Kids Comedy Festival featuring over 70 shows. The festival runs from February 4 to 22 with events across the city. As well as shows there are talks, events and workshops to get people involved in comedy and championing new talent. Charlotte Laidet, Festivals director at Big Difference Company, the charity behind the festival, said: ‘Leicester Comedy Festival celebrates the art of comedy in all its forms and supports any voice that needs to be heard.’ You can find out more about the festival here.
