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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Tessa A reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Fabulous night, great atmosphere and all three comedians were very funny

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Review left at 4:14pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Joanne B reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Absolutely brilliant! Loved Maureen Younger, soooo funny! Well done Chris & Jake, another amazing event!

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Review left at 3:41pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Emily R reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Great night

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Review left at 3:31pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Melanie D reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Great night lots moreplease

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Review left at 3:05pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Jane R reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.
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Review left at 3:01pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Julia G reviewed Simon Brodkin: Work in progress show which happened on 7:00pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 4:56pm on Sat 2nd Jul 2022

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