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

Rebecca G reviewed Jed and Gary's Jeddybears Picnic which happened on 4:30pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 4:51pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022

Julie P reviewed Simon Brodkin: Work in progress show which happened on 7:00pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022.

Great evening

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Review left at 4:49pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022

Alistair W reviewed Sasha Ellen which happened on 2:00pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022.

Didn’t turn up!

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Review left at 4:01pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022

GARRY P reviewed Simon Brodkin: Work in progress show which happened on 7:00pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022.

Billed as a "work in progress", Simon had a good first 20 minutes and a very mediocre final 40! Arriving an hour late didn't help his cause. Needs a lot of work pre-Edinburgh.

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Review left at 3:54pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022

Victoria H reviewed Ger Staunton Live which happened on 4:30pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022.

Fantastic, so funny!

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Yes

Review left at 3:25pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022

Dani H reviewed Jed and Gary's Jeddybears Picnic which happened on 4:30pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.

Was really fun watching however got quite hot and smelled of sweat. Drinks were a touch pricey too.

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Yes

Review left at 3:25pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022

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