Hastings Comedy Festival 2026

Mon 1st Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The St Leonard Public House, London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns

"Punbelievable" ★★★★★ – The Mirror

Mon 1st Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

The Printworks, Claremont, Hastings, UK

Lara Ricote

Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer in 2022

Stand-Up Comedy

Tue 2nd Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The St Leonard Public House, London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Spring Day: My Name is Spring Day and Other Stu...

'A joke heavy storytelling show'★★★★ On the Mic ‘A sharp set with great punchlines’ ★★★★ One4Review

Tue 2nd Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Lou Wall

Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival Nominee

Tue 2nd Jun 2026 at 9:00pm

The St Leonard Public House, London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Tez Ilyas (Work in Progress)

As seen on: Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two)

Stand-Up Comedy

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Ali Woods (Work in Progress)

“In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal" Evening Standard

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

French's, Robertson Street, Hastings, UK

Sam Coade: Birth of the Fool (Work in Progress)

Pleasance Reserve Nominee Winner

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Alex Kitson: It’s For You

“The future of British comedy” ThreeWeeks

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Jake Baker: My Jakey Bakey Heart (Work in Progr...

'Quietly impressive; a talent that shouldn't be overlooked' (Chortle)

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Albion Hastings, George Street, Hastings, UK

Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle! (Tour Pre...

“sharp-wit” and “hugely entertaining” (Chortle)

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Jody Kamali: Barbecue (Work in Progress)

‘exuberantly, unapologetically mindless... too funny’ The Guardian

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Ye Olde Pumphouse, George Street, Hastings, UK

Currer Ball: The Neighbours (Work in Progress)

Notting Hill meets Rear Window in a true story packed with jokes and twists

Wed 3rd Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

French's, Robertson Street, Hastings, UK

Micky Overman

Micky has written and acted in sketches for ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show, Channel 4’s Crizards – Quicksand!

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

Ye Olde Pumphouse, George Street, Hastings, UK

Anna Soden: It Comes Out Your Bum

‘Soden is superb and has a real gift for comedy’ – British Theatre Guide

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

Oscar's on the Square, Grand Parade, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Erika Ehler

Emmy nominated writer and comedian, as seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two)

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Mark Thomas

Highly regarded for his conviction, intelligence, and sheer comedic skill

Observational

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Maia Tassalini: I Was 22 and Stunning (Work in ...

BBC New Comedian of the Year Finalist 2024

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

Albion Hastings, George Street, Hastings, UK

Aaron Simmonds: Death

As seen on QI (BBC2), Russell Howard Hour (Sky), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV)

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Albion Hastings, George Street, Hastings, UK

Josh Baulf (Work in Progress)

'A comedian who will make good on his enormous promise' ***** (ThreeWeeks).

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Ye Olde Pumphouse, George Street, Hastings, UK

Trevor Bickles: Where to Guv?

Everyone knows what it’s like to be the passenger in a cab, but what’s it like being the driver?

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

French's, Robertson Street, Hastings, UK

Ben Van Der Velde: Van der Laugh Generator

“An accomplished comic.” Time Out

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Oscar's on the Square, Grand Parade, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Fab Goualin (Work in Progress)

BBC New Comedy Award Nominee and So You Think You’re Funny? Finalist

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Nathan Cassidy: Ewww!

★★★★1/2 ‘An excellent comedian’ One4Review A powerful force on stage’ The Scotsman

Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 9:00pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Milo Edwards (Work in Progress)

“Edwards has quietly become one of the UK’s smartest, most vital stand-ups” - Chortle,  'Near perfect.' ★★★★★

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Printworks, Claremont, Hastings, UK

Pear: 5 (Work in Progress)

Top Ten Best Reviewed of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and 2025

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Katie Pritchard is Sir Elton Scone (Work in Pro...

“comedy music powerhouse”★★★★★ VoiceMag

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

Sugarpie Honeybuns, London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Sarah Roberts: Scary Movie 7 (Work in Progress)

The Guardian's Funniest Comedians of the Fringe, Rolling Stone's Rising Stars of 2024 and 2025

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 8:00pm

East Hastings Sea Angling Association and Social Club, Hastings, UK

Red Richardson (Work In Progress)

‘Stay Toxic’

Stand-Up Comedy

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Sugarpie Honeybuns, London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Rodney: Fear of Failure

Personal story telling, anecdotes and out an out joke telling

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

The Printworks, Claremont, Hastings, UK

Pat Cahill: Pat-On-The-Back-Foot-Forward

‘The hardest I've laughed at the fringe this year’ ★★★★ Chortle

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Kittys Salon

A very silly interactive character comedy show.

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Oscar's on the Square, Grand Parade, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Edd Hedges: Open Tabs (Work in Progress)

Fresh from hosting the Apple #1 Comedy and True Crime podcast "Wisecrack"

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Albion Hastings , George Street, Hastings, UK

Aidan Jones: Chopin’s Nocturne (Tour Preview)

“A masterclass, this should not work, but it does.” ★★★★★ - The List

Stand-Up Comedy, Musical

Fri 5th Jun 2026 at 10:00pm

Electric Palace, High Street, Hastings, UK

Jaz Mattu Fights His Audience

“Truly unique.” (ENTERTAINMENT NOW ★★★★)

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 2:30pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

The RH Experience

“★★★★★ Their sheer amount of brainpower and comedic instinct led to hilarity“ TenEighty Magazine

Improv, Sketch

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 2:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun present: Neuro...

A live book reading and discussion from 2 neurodivergent comedians; Abigoliah Schamaun & Joe Wells

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 3:45pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Mike Shephard and Luke Connell: Thesaurus Rex

Mike has written for Have I Got News for You, The Reluctant Traveller and The News Quiz.

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 4:00pm

The Piper, Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK

Giant Steps

Giant Steps is an improv comedy show with a brilliant live band! ★★★★★ TheatreWeekly.com

Improv, Musical

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 5:00pm

Brewing Brothers Courtyard, Brewing Brothers Courtyard, White Rock, Hastings, UK

Abbie Edwards: Knee Touch

BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award and BBC New Comedy nominee

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 5:00pm

Ye Olde Pumphouse, George Street, Hastings, UK

Stephen Catling: Clownfish out of water (Work i...

Malcolm Hardee Award Nominee 2023 & 2025

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 6:15pm

Brewing Brothers Courtyard, Brewing Brothers Courtyard, White Rock, Hastings, UK

Lil Wenker: Boyking (Work in Progress)

Created by the award-winning performer-director duo Lil Wenker and Cecily Nash.

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 6:15pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

President Obonjo: Uncle CCTV

Viral Tik Tok persona

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

Brewing Brothers Courtyard, Brewing Brothers Courtyard, White Rock, Hastings, UK

Dom McGovern: Stuns in New Photo (Work in Progr...

‘Endlessly entertaining and outrageously funny’ Rolling Stone

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm

Electric Palace, High Street, Hastings, UK

Jin Hao Li: Meet Me on The Moon (Work in Progress)

★★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★★ The Age ★★★★ Observer

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Electric Palace, High Street, Hastings, UK

Krystal Evans: I’m Gonna Die in a Ditch (Work i...

Star of Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm

Electric Palace, High Street, Hastings, UK

Jodie Mitchell

co-founder of the queer women, trans, and non‑binary comedy collective The LOL Word

Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 10:00pm

Brewing Brothers Courtyard, Brewing Brothers Courtyard, White Rock, Hastings, UK

Paul Merryck: Lager Jus

An hour of new jokes and daft stories to cheer you up in these troubled times.

Sun 7th Jun 2026 at 1:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

Madame Chandeliers Grand Theft Opera

Fun for the whole family! **** “Expert Timing” The Guardian ****

Sun 7th Jun 2026 at 2:45pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK

CK Nath: A Bit of Foreign Stuff (Work in Progre...

Finalist of West End New old Act; So You Think You're Funny? and Komedia New Comedy Award semi-finalist

Stand-Up Comedy