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

denise b reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 15th Nov 2025.
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Review left at 10:23pm on Sun 16th Nov 2025

Mohammed S reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 15th Nov 2025.

Lovely venue, friendly staff, great show.

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Review left at 8:52pm on Sun 16th Nov 2025

Alexander Mark F reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 19th Sep 2025.

The refurbed studio stage in the White Rock theatre provided a great venue for a fun evening.

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Review left at 1:24pm on Sun 21st Sep 2025

Lesley W reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 19th Sep 2025.

Great night out. Would highly recommend if you are in need of a good laugh.

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Review left at 8:51pm on Sat 20th Sep 2025

David M reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 19th Sep 2025.

6 of us went to watch the comedy and we had a good night.

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Yes

Review left at 3:08pm on Sat 20th Sep 2025

alison e reviewed Festival Launch Party which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 2nd May 2025.
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Yes

Review left at 8:08pm on Sun 4th May 2025

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