Calling all comedy fans – an enormous comedy festival is set to touch down in London, following a brief hiatus, and you won’t want to miss it. After a few years away from the stage, the Roundhouse Comedy Festival is back this summer. It’s taken the time off to grow and improve, promising an even bigger and better festival this time around.
The Roundhouse Comedy Festival will run from August 1-18. For the 2026 edition, they’re promising “more shows, more comedians and a frankly irresponsible amount of laughter.”
Originally debuting back in 2023, the Roundhouse Comedy Festival brings together an uproarious amount of talent in one place. Events at the festival range from headline galas to stand-up specials, live podcast recordings, and work-in-progress performances.
Who is performing at the Roundhouse Comedy Festival?
After weeks of anticipation, the Roundhouse Comedy Festival announced its acts today, with a truly impressive roster of talents. You can expect to see some of the biggest names in comedy touching down at the iconic venue for multiple evenings of performance throughout the festival.
It all kicks off with a special edition of Live at the Roundhouse, headlined by Frank Skinner, and featuring Phil Wang, Rosie Jones, and Celya AB, hosted by Saturday Night Live UK star Paddy Young.
The festival’s performances will range across live podcast recordings, Edinburgh Fringe hits, stand-up, theatrical comedy, and interactive shows. The headliners include major names such as “Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Sam Campbell, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Vittorio Angelone, alongside solo shows from Kristen Schaal (star of Bob’s Burgers) and Jack Rooke, creator of Big Boys”.
Other names set to hit the stage as part of the Roundhouse Comedy Festival include:
- Adam Buxton
- Alexei Sayle
- Ayoade Bamgboye
- Sam Nicoresti
- Fern Brady
- Amy Gledhill
- Jamali Maddix
- and more.
Affordable tickets
To ensure as many people as possible can afford a ticket, the festival will offer hundreds of £5 tickets to audiences aged 30 and under. This allows young people to experience world-class comedy at an affordable price.
Tickets will go on sale for the Roundhouse Comedy Festival on Friday, April 24 at 10am. Roundhouse Members will have access to ticket presales on Thursday, April 23.
