
Taking place from Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026, the Birmingham Comedy Festival returns with a stellar line-up of over 150 performances. This award-winning festival promises to deliver an extraordinary showcase of comedic talent, featuring some of the most renowned names in the industry.
Highlights of Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026

Hannah Gray
You can download the brochure of events here.
Showcasing Regional Talent
The Breaking Talent Award 2025 4, is a highly anticipated event that celebrates and recognises the brightest up-and-coming comedic talents from the West Midlands.
Venues and Dates
Supported by The Arcadian and What’s On Magazine, the Birmingham Comedy Festival will take place across more than 20 venues throughout the city, ranging from intimate pub settings to large concert halls.
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Where Is the Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026?
The Birmingham Comedy Festival will be hosted across more than 20 venues in the city.
When Is It?
From October 2 to 11 2026.
Further Information
For everything else including purchasing Birmingham Comedy Festival tickets, go to: bhamcomfest.co.uk.
This year’s Birmingham Comedy Festival is set to be a remarkable celebration of both established and emerging comedic talent, offering a wide range of performances that will appeal to all audiences.
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