Entries open for 2026 Comedy Poster Awards
02/09/2026 … Entries have opened for this year’s Comedy Poster Awards – with a £1,000 prize fund up for grabs.
2026 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 02 September 2026
Kurupt FM to headline Hackney Empire
First in a new series of variety nights
02/09/2026 … People Just Do Nothing’s Kurupt FM are to headline the first in a new series of variety nights at the Hackney Empire.
Edinburgh Fringe rejects calls to bring 2027 event earlier
It would be logistically impossible, say festival chiefs
02/09/2026 … The organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe have ruled out changing the dates of next year’s festival.
Tue 01 September 2026
© House of Commons 47 MPs call for government to recognise grassroots comedy
Live Comedy Association letter sent to Culutre Secretary
01/09/2026 … The Live Comedy Association has announced that 47 MPs have signed a letter urging the government to recognise grassroots live comedy in its policy-making.
© BBC Marking 75 years of The Goon Show
01/09/2026 … Rare Goon Show material is going on display next month at an event to mark 75 years since the anarchic radio comedy first hit the airwaves.
Rose Matafeo competes in a second Taskmaster
Comic signed up for New Zealand version
01/09/2026 … Rose Matafeo is to compete in Taskmaster for a second time.
US comedy stars announce joint UK arena dates
Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish and Mo’Nique
01/09/2026 … Three of America’s biggest comedy stars are joining forces to play three UK arenas this December.
Mon 31 August 2026
Calls grow to move the Edinburgh Fringe one week earlier
Current timing slammed as 'absolutely ludicrous'
31/08/2026 … One of the biggest Edinburgh Fringe venues has called for next year’s festival to be brought forward by a week after the final few days of this year’s…