Brighton Roast Battle

If you are looking for something different to do on a Thursday night, the Brighton Roast Battle is taking place at the Secret Comedy Club on 2 April 2026. The event is hosted at the Artista Cafe & Gallery, located at 42 Brighton Square. The concept is straightforward: comedians face off in a series of head-to-head rounds, taking turns to roast each other with sharp, playful jokes. It is framed as a competitive game where the audience decides the winner, and the participants follow specific rules to keep the structure in place. The atmosphere is intended to mirror a sporting event, where the skill of the delivery is as relevant as the content of the jokes.

The doors open at 19:00, and there is a happy hour running until 19:30 before the main show kicks off at 20:00. The event is scheduled to run until 22:30, with the venue closing at 23:00. Since this is a comedy show focused on acidic humour and direct challenges, it is strictly for those aged 18 and over. The venue itself is an intimate space, which tends to influence how the interaction between the performers and the audience plays out during the evening.

Regarding the cost, tickets vary depending on how far in advance you book. You can find standard tickets starting at £5.50, with prices scaling up to £11.00 for early bird options. If you decide to turn up on the night, the price at the door is £15.00. It is worth noting that while the event is open to the public, the seating and capacity are managed by the venue, Artista Cafe & Gallery. Whether you are familiar with this style of comedy or are simply curious about how the competition plays out, it is an option for a mid-week evening in the city. The format relies on the participants' ability to handle the back-and-forth nature of the roast, and the outcome is determined by the crowd's reaction to each performer's set.