Taking over Dublin's Iveagh Gardens again

Dylan Moran, Fern Brady and Simon Brodkin are among the performers announced for this year's Paddy Power Comedy Festival, which returns to Iveagh Gardens in Dublin from July 23 to 26.

American comic Chris Redd, who performed on Saturday Night Live, will also appear, along with fellow SNL alumnus Emil Wakim, who featured in the show's 50th anniversary season. Other American acts include Chris Higgins and Yvette Segan.

Scottish comedians at the festival include Larry Dean, Marjolein Robertson, Connor Burns and Brady, while English acts include Red Richardson, Finlay Christie and Scott Bennett.

Irish performers include sketch group Foil Arms and Hog, Jason Byrne, Moran, Emma Doran, Enya Martin, Aoife Dunne, Shane Daniel Byrne, Neil Delamere, Karl Spain, Mike Rice, Gearoid Farrelly, Kevin McGahern, Alison Spittle and Chris Kent.

Alongside the main festival, 14 club shows will take place at Whelan's on Wexford Street.

Bren Berry, the festival director at promoter Aiken Promotions, said: 'Irish comedy has had another stellar year since last summer and we are proud of the work we do together with Irish and international comedians at the festival and throughout the year. Next year will be our 20th anniversary hosting comedy festivals in the Iveagh Gardens.'

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 

Published: 10 Jun 2026