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
Share:
TweetThe 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)
Follow:
Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events
Barry obviously an intelligent comic good at thinking on his feet. This event declared to be a 'workshop' but I didn't see to what end. Maybe trying out new material but lots of audience interaction which was very friendly but pushed things this way and that.
Yes
Review left at 5:31pm on Sat 25th Jun 2022
Paul seemed a bit rusty after the pandemic layoff but he was a very engaging personality, not fazed at all by the small turnout. Good idea having a guest comic for 10 mins mid-set. I enjoy seeing how different comics operate. Paul seemed to enjoy himself, so did we.
Yes
Review left at 5:25pm on Sat 25th Jun 2022
Yes
Review left at 7:33pm on Fri 24th Jun 2022
A very funny show in a great venue, loved it!
Yes
Review left at 12:25pm on Fri 24th Jun 2022
Great value for money, and very FUNNY.
Yes
Review left at 11:10am on Wed 22nd Jun 2022
Really funny. Didn't refer to his weight as a central part of the show- he was funny in his own right.
Yes
Review left at 3:00pm on Tue 21st Jun 2022