BBC Comedy Festival 2026

The BBC Comedy Festival 2026 will take place in Liverpool on 13 - 14 May with a series of talks, panel discussions, screenings, short film nights, live comedy shows and networking events for industry professionals and beyond. Whether you’re an established comedy producer or creator or new to the business, this is a chance to meet your peers and be inspired by all things comedy.

We have an incredible line-up of comedians and performers appearing at the festival this year including Adam Rowe, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Alexei Sayle, Alison Steadman, David Mumeni, Diane Morgan, Emer Maguire, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Holly Walsh, James Corden, John Bishop, Larry Rickard, Lee Mack, Michael Odewale, Sir Michael Palin, Mike Bubbins, Philippa Dunne, Rhianna Dhillon, Ruth Jones, Sam Nicoresti and Sue Johnston. More names to be announced soon.