We’re thrilled to announce the first shows coming to Leicester Comedy Festival & The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival in 2026 are available to book now – you can secure your spot for the likes of Chris McCausland, Sara Pascoe, Ross Noble & festival favourite The UK Pun Championships!

There are over 15 shows available now, giving you the chance to book early and plan ahead for next year’s festivals.

We’re also launching our annual pre-festival preview shows – Leicester Comedy Festival’s Gala Preview Show on Friday 9th January 2026 and The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival’s The Kids’ Gala Preview on Sunday 14th December 2025. Don’t miss these as your first chance to see the fun that’s on the way in February!

Head to What’s On for the full list of shows available early.

Hungry for more?

If you can’t wait for February we have two exciting shows on the horizon this summer with LCF in the Botanic Gardens on Saturday 14th June and Leicester Comedy Festival Presents at Nevill Holt Festival on Friday 20th June.

Our full festival programmes will launch on Wednesday 29th October, with Friends of Leicester Comedy Festival membership holders getting early access to booking the full schedule until Friday 31st October.

Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival 2026 will take place on 4th-22nd February. See you there!