Hastings Comedy Festival Newcomer of the year 2026

Sun 7th Jun 2026 at 1:30pm ends 3:30pm

The Piper, Norman Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, UK - Map

Stand-Up Comedy

Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:

Hastings Comedy Festival Newcomer of the year 2026

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The Norman Award returns!
Hastings Comedy Festival's Newcomer of the Year is back for 2026

10 exciting emerging comedians will battle it out on stage in a afternoon of killer stand-up comedy, hosted by the brilliant Barry Ferns.

Join us at The Piper in St Leonards on Sunday 7th June 2026 to see who claims the crown and dons the legendary 1066 battle helmet!

Special guest judges and festival directors Chris and Jake will be on hand to help decide the winner.

Don't miss this unmissable showcase of fresh live talent and maybe witness the next big thing in UK comedy

Age Restrictions:
16+ ( under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events

Liz M reviewed Ivo Graham: Hyper Reality (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.

A brilliant evening. I am a fan of Ivo and great to see him so close to home. The Piper is a brilliant venue.

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Review left at 10:28pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

Melanie K reviewed Ivo Graham: Hyper Reality (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.

Cracking evening, bravo Ivo! Thanks for coming all the way down to ....Sr Leonards ;)

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Review left at 7:57pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

Claire W reviewed Jake Lambert: Shimmy Shake (Work in Progress) which happened on 8:45pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.

Funny and relatable - great connection to audience

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Review left at 5:15pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

Eric B reviewed Jake Lambert: Shimmy Shake (Work in Progress) which happened on 8:45pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 3:52pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

Keith S reviewed Shelf which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 3:39pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

Piers C reviewed Ivo Graham: Hyper Reality (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.

Really good venue, friendly staff both behind the bar and organising the event. Ivo was very funny and the set moved at a good pace. Atmosphere was also really nice.

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Review left at 3:14pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

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