New Act Comedy Night

New Act Night is back at Blackstock Market on Sunday 1 November, part of a run of Sunday nights that stretches from late October through to early January. It's run by Hot Water Comedy, who've made the market their new home, and it's billed as the Northwest's longest-running and most established new act comedy night. The whole point of the room is that first-timers regularly walk out and perform their first-ever stand-up routine on stage, so you're seeing people at the very start of their journey rather than polished sets.

Because of that, it's a night for those who like their comedy raw. It draws a core following of die-hard comedy fans who enjoy the unpredictability of a room where the acts are still finding their feet. If you're into the process of stand-up — the trial and error, the new material being worked out in front of a live audience — this is exactly that. It's less about a curated line-up and more about the room itself.

Hot Water Comedy are widely regarded as the UK's best comedy promoter, and they operate two award-winning, purpose-built rooms. Blackstock Market is their brand-new home, and it's billed as Liverpool's biggest food market, with live music before and after the show. That means you can make a proper evening of it, grabbing something to eat and sticking around for the music once the comedy's finished.

The night runs on Sundays at 19:00, with dates on 25 October, 8 November, 15 November, 22 November, 29 November and 10 January 2027. Entry is free, and you'll find it at Hot Water Comedy Club, Blackstock Market, 17 Blackstock Street, Liverpool L3 6ER.