A 10-day comedy festival featuring stand-up shows, live podcasts, workshops, and recordings across Brighton Dome and Komedia venues.
Brighton is set to host a new collaboration this autumn, as the Brighton Dome and Komedia join forces for the Brighton Dome Comedy Festival. Running from 16 to 25 October 2026, this 10-day event aims to bridge the gap between grassroots venues and larger theatres by combining the resources of two of the city's established comedy spaces. The programme is spread across both venues, featuring a mix of stand-up, live podcast recordings, and workshops.
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The lineup at the Brighton Dome includes several touring acts, such as Tom Davis with his show 'Spudgun', and Taskmaster alumni Maisie Adam with 'Whatsherface' and Sam Campbell with 'Kid Giblet'. Other performers scheduled for the Dome include Nish Kumar, Laura Smyth, Larry Dean, Catherine Bohart, Jazz Emu, Rosie Holt, Stevie Martin, Celya AB, and the group Spymonkey. Additionally, the venue will host a live recording of 'The Blindboy Podcast'. To improve accessibility, all performances at the Brighton Dome will feature live captioning.
Over at Komedia, the Basement will host Phil Ellis, the interactive show 'Solve-Along-Murder-She-Wrote', and Aurie Styla. The Studio space will feature performances by Alfie Brown, Jordan Brookes, Robin Ince, Joanna Neary, Sergi Polo, Amy Matthews, the 'Funny Women Live in Brighton' showcase, and Sooz Kempner. Beyond the main shows, the festival includes specific programming like the 'Comic Boom Comedy Club' and the 'Komedia Comedy Club'.
Community and development are also part of the schedule. There are comedy workshops for young people that will lead to 'The Young Comedians Comedy Showcase', as well as a six-day 'Finding Your Funny' workshop run in partnership with the Kennedy Street Recovery Hub, designed for those in recovery from addiction. Ticket prices vary by act; for example, shows like Tom Davis and Nish Kumar start at £27.50, while others like Celya AB start at £20, Catherine Bohart at £19, and 'The Blindboy Podcast' at £32. Those interested in specific schedules or booking tickets can find the full details on the official Brighton Dome or Komedia websites.
Date
16 October – 25 October
Location
Brighton Dome and Komedia
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+16 years
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