@leicscomedyfest.bsky.social
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to be part of bringing joy to the masses throughout February. Join our team and help make Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 a fantastic celebration.
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to be part of bringing joy to the masses throughout February. Join our team and help make Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 a fantastic celebration.
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
From the archive: Nish Kumar at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards, 2013. | @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
From the archive: Nish Kumar at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards, 2013. | @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just a few snaps from LCF 2025 📸
1️⃣ Thanyia Moore hosts Leicester Comedian Of The Year
2️⃣ Bobbing for topics at The UK Pun Championships
3️⃣ Shalaka Kurup at The Y Theatre, Sunday 16th Feb
4️⃣ Patrick Spicer at Firebug, Friday 20th Feb
1️⃣ Thanyia Moore hosts Leicester Comedian Of The Year
2️⃣ Bobbing for topics at The UK Pun Championships
3️⃣ Shalaka Kurup at The Y Theatre, Sunday 16th Feb
4️⃣ Patrick Spicer at Firebug, Friday 20th Feb
November 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Just a few snaps from LCF 2025 📸
1️⃣ Thanyia Moore hosts Leicester Comedian Of The Year
2️⃣ Bobbing for topics at The UK Pun Championships
3️⃣ Shalaka Kurup at The Y Theatre, Sunday 16th Feb
4️⃣ Patrick Spicer at Firebug, Friday 20th Feb
1️⃣ Thanyia Moore hosts Leicester Comedian Of The Year
2️⃣ Bobbing for topics at The UK Pun Championships
3️⃣ Shalaka Kurup at The Y Theatre, Sunday 16th Feb
4️⃣ Patrick Spicer at Firebug, Friday 20th Feb
From the archive: Posters inside LCB Depot at Leicester Comedy Festival 2005.
Recognise anyone?
📸: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)
Recognise anyone?
📸: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
From the archive: Posters inside LCB Depot at Leicester Comedy Festival 2005.
Recognise anyone?
📸: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)
Recognise anyone?
📸: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)
Alexa, play Once in a Lifetime🕺
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Alexa, play Once in a Lifetime🕺
We're proud to have over 85 venues as part of Leicester Comedy Festival 2026, so no matter if your doorstep is in the city or further afield in Leicestershire, you'll find some laughs close to you this February 📌
Check out the full lineup at https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
Check out the full lineup at https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
November 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're proud to have over 85 venues as part of Leicester Comedy Festival 2026, so no matter if your doorstep is in the city or further afield in Leicestershire, you'll find some laughs close to you this February 📌
Check out the full lineup at https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
Check out the full lineup at https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
We don't mean to brag... (yes we do)
Tickets available now for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
📸: Romesh Ranganathan at De Montfort Hall, 2019
Tickets available now for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
📸: Romesh Ranganathan at De Montfort Hall, 2019
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We don't mean to brag... (yes we do)
Tickets available now for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
📸: Romesh Ranganathan at De Montfort Hall, 2019
Tickets available now for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/
📸: Romesh Ranganathan at De Montfort Hall, 2019
We'd never usually encourage laughing at a live musician, but these acts seamlessly blend comedy with song, resulting in perfectly orchestrated shows guaranteed to have your sides splitting 😂🎶
Head to https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ and filter by Musical genre to find them all!
Head to https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ and filter by Musical genre to find them all!
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We'd never usually encourage laughing at a live musician, but these acts seamlessly blend comedy with song, resulting in perfectly orchestrated shows guaranteed to have your sides splitting 😂🎶
Head to https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ and filter by Musical genre to find them all!
Head to https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ and filter by Musical genre to find them all!
Your first look at LCF 2026 👀
Lineups for The Gala Preview Show & The Kids' Gala Preview Show announced TOMORROW at 10am ⏰
🎟️ Tickets already available at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Lineups for The Gala Preview Show & The Kids' Gala Preview Show announced TOMORROW at 10am ⏰
🎟️ Tickets already available at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Your first look at LCF 2026 👀
Lineups for The Gala Preview Show & The Kids' Gala Preview Show announced TOMORROW at 10am ⏰
🎟️ Tickets already available at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Lineups for The Gala Preview Show & The Kids' Gala Preview Show announced TOMORROW at 10am ⏰
🎟️ Tickets already available at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Ania Magliano at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2022. Pictured sometime before or after winning Best Show 🏆
Ania returns to the festival on 7th February 2026, alongside over 700 acts throughout the month. See the full lineup at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Ania returns to the festival on 7th February 2026, alongside over 700 acts throughout the month. See the full lineup at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ania Magliano at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2022. Pictured sometime before or after winning Best Show 🏆
Ania returns to the festival on 7th February 2026, alongside over 700 acts throughout the month. See the full lineup at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Ania returns to the festival on 7th February 2026, alongside over 700 acts throughout the month. See the full lineup at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Just over two weeks since we launched the programme for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 😮
The full programme features over 700 shows, and we're sure there's something for everyone. Check it out at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-events
The full programme features over 700 shows, and we're sure there's something for everyone. Check it out at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-events
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just over two weeks since we launched the programme for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 😮
The full programme features over 700 shows, and we're sure there's something for everyone. Check it out at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-events
The full programme features over 700 shows, and we're sure there's something for everyone. Check it out at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-events
Merch for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 is being brought to you by Teesh 🙌
Proudly produced here in Leicester, totes and tees are available now at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
📸: Pete Martin
Proudly produced here in Leicester, totes and tees are available now at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
📸: Pete Martin
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Merch for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 is being brought to you by Teesh 🙌
Proudly produced here in Leicester, totes and tees are available now at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
📸: Pete Martin
Proudly produced here in Leicester, totes and tees are available now at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
📸: Pete Martin
November 13, 2025 at 10:57 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/
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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/
Performers: this week is your FINAL CHANCE to apply for The UK Pun Championships 2026
Find out more and apply at: https://comedy-festival-takepart.co.uk/the-uk-pun-championships
Find out more and apply at: https://comedy-festival-takepart.co.uk/the-uk-pun-championships
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Performers: this week is your FINAL CHANCE to apply for The UK Pun Championships 2026
Find out more and apply at: https://comedy-festival-takepart.co.uk/the-uk-pun-championships
Find out more and apply at: https://comedy-festival-takepart.co.uk/the-uk-pun-championships
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to be part of bringing joy to the masses throughout February. Join our team and help make Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 a fantastic celebration.
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to be part of bringing joy to the masses throughout February. Join our team and help make Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 a fantastic celebration.
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us
Leicester Comedy Festival brochures are available in all of our festival venues, as well as some cafes, bars and more in Leicester City Centre and Leicestershire 👀
It's also available to view online via comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
It's also available to view online via comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
November 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Leicester Comedy Festival brochures are available in all of our festival venues, as well as some cafes, bars and more in Leicester City Centre and Leicestershire 👀
It's also available to view online via comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
It's also available to view online via comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗
You're invited to enjoy the art of comedy with us this February.
From big names, traitors, taskmaster stars, all the way to the best emerging talent on the cicruit. We're proud to be a diverse & open-access festival that champions comedy in all its forms.
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
From big names, traitors, taskmaster stars, all the way to the best emerging talent on the cicruit. We're proud to be a diverse & open-access festival that champions comedy in all its forms.
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
You're invited to enjoy the art of comedy with us this February.
From big names, traitors, taskmaster stars, all the way to the best emerging talent on the cicruit. We're proud to be a diverse & open-access festival that champions comedy in all its forms.
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
From big names, traitors, taskmaster stars, all the way to the best emerging talent on the cicruit. We're proud to be a diverse & open-access festival that champions comedy in all its forms.
https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/
Planning to see a lot of shows this February?
Our Friends of The Festival membership package saves you money with access to:
🎟️ 2 for 1 tickets
❌ No booking fees
💸 Exclusive offers and discounts
Become a friend at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
Our Friends of The Festival membership package saves you money with access to:
🎟️ 2 for 1 tickets
❌ No booking fees
💸 Exclusive offers and discounts
Become a friend at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Planning to see a lot of shows this February?
Our Friends of The Festival membership package saves you money with access to:
🎟️ 2 for 1 tickets
❌ No booking fees
💸 Exclusive offers and discounts
Become a friend at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
Our Friends of The Festival membership package saves you money with access to:
🎟️ 2 for 1 tickets
❌ No booking fees
💸 Exclusive offers and discounts
Become a friend at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
In case you missed it: last week we launched the Leicester Comedy Festival programme with over 700 shows coming to Leicestershire this February 🫢
You can view the full programme online at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ or pick up a brochure at any of our festival venues 👋
4-22 February 2026
You can view the full programme online at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ or pick up a brochure at any of our festival venues 👋
4-22 February 2026
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In case you missed it: last week we launched the Leicester Comedy Festival programme with over 700 shows coming to Leicestershire this February 🫢
You can view the full programme online at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ or pick up a brochure at any of our festival venues 👋
4-22 February 2026
You can view the full programme online at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ or pick up a brochure at any of our festival venues 👋
4-22 February 2026
Want to join the fun? Late Registrations for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 are open now 👏
Whether you missed the brochure deadline, or are simply keen to join the fun, we're now welcoming further show registrations through @eventotron.bsky.social
Register at: https://hello.eventotron.com/
Whether you missed the brochure deadline, or are simply keen to join the fun, we're now welcoming further show registrations through @eventotron.bsky.social
Register at: https://hello.eventotron.com/
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Want to join the fun? Late Registrations for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 are open now 👏
Whether you missed the brochure deadline, or are simply keen to join the fun, we're now welcoming further show registrations through @eventotron.bsky.social
Register at: https://hello.eventotron.com/
Whether you missed the brochure deadline, or are simply keen to join the fun, we're now welcoming further show registrations through @eventotron.bsky.social
Register at: https://hello.eventotron.com/
Have you got your hands on a brochure yet? They should have popped up in all of our festival venues, as well as cafes, bars and more in Leicester City Centre.
It's also available to view online at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-programme
It's also available to view online at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-programme
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Have you got your hands on a brochure yet? They should have popped up in all of our festival venues, as well as cafes, bars and more in Leicester City Centre.
It's also available to view online at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-programme
It's also available to view online at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-programme
In its more than 30-year history the Leicester Comedian Of The Year competition has been won by the likes of Johnny Vegas, Romesh Ranganathan, Rhod Gilbert & Jason Manford.
Tickets available at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
Tickets available at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
November 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
In its more than 30-year history the Leicester Comedian Of The Year competition has been won by the likes of Johnny Vegas, Romesh Ranganathan, Rhod Gilbert & Jason Manford.
Tickets available at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
Tickets available at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/
Our new range of merchandise includes prints, totes, tees and more 👜
Pre-orders before 1st December receive special early-bird pricing and delivery before Christmas.
Take a look at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
Pre-orders before 1st December receive special early-bird pricing and delivery before Christmas.
Take a look at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Our new range of merchandise includes prints, totes, tees and more 👜
Pre-orders before 1st December receive special early-bird pricing and delivery before Christmas.
Take a look at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop
Pre-orders before 1st December receive special early-bird pricing and delivery before Christmas.
Take a look at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop