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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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
Unfortunately, Sasha was held up by trains and couldn't make it. But we enjoyed the others who filled in at the last minute. Gorgeous venue. Lovely organisers. Bar well stocked
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Review left at 3:07pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Very very good!!
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Review left at 3:01pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
an excellent work in progress gig, Alasdair was very good explained the process and tried out his new material and it all went well, a bigger audience would have been better, but it is a small venue, but it was an intimate jig and it all went very well
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Review left at 2:16pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Would have loved to left a review, unfortunately the event was cancelled. Still awaiting refund that was advised to be received on the day of the cancellation.
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Review left at 9:53am on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Excellent show from John. We had no idea what to expect but it was very entertaining and funny!
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Review left at 7:37am on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Great venue and very entertaining. Wonderfully organised x
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Review left at 4:35am on Mon 20th Jun 2022