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The Nottingham Comedy Festival returns for the 17th year!
The ten day long comedy festival brings a wide range of comedians from around the country together for a time of fun and laughter. From brand new acts to top established names, there's something for everyone.
The festival supports all acts, including underrepresented voices such as women, BAME and LGBTQIA+ comedians.
New for 2025 - KID SHOWS - on the 2nd weekend of the festival the Kids Festival will be taking place at the Vat and Fiddle.
| Nottingham Comedy Festival 2025 (31 Oct 2025 - 9 Nov 2025) |
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During the English Civil War in September 1643, St Nicholas Church was held for five days…
Second Mural of Nottingham’s Street Art Project featuring Eric Irons OBE, who moved to…
The library, which is part of the new Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station complex, puts…
Unveiling in January 2025, this powerful new sculpture stands in Nottingham's Green…
Brewhouse Yard has been part of Nottingham’s changing story and important cloth trades…
An iconic Nottingham landmark, join the hundreds of celebrities and visitors who have had…
Weekday Cross, in the historic Lace Market area of Nottingham, was once the main market…
If you're visiting Nottingham's historic Nottingham Castle, then you have a perfect…
Escapologic is the biggest escape room venue in Nottingham.
With over ten highly…
Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend…
The Robin Hood Way was first planned by members of the Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling…
The Castle Rock family is made up of an eclectic mix of venues across the East Midlands
Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK,…
It was here on 25th August 1642 that the Royal Standard was raised by Charles I, marking…
Eric Irons OBE, Britain’s first black magistrate and well-known campaigner for social…
Nottingham Castle promises the best day out for all, from history seekers to families…
NCF Comedy, Nottingham
Tom Houghton: DeepNCF Comedy presents Tom Houghton: Deep
After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, "Do you ski?" is turning everything upside down and asking, "Do you scuba?"
Desiree Burch - The Golden WrathAuthentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, storyteller and comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages - AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis – in her new standup hour. Desiree brings both childlike wonder and crone-like wit to the experiences of…
A Comedy Tapas at Nottingham Comedy FestivalHosted by Irish raconteur Chris O'Neill, A Comedy Tapas brings together a fast-paced selection of comedians from across the country — a mix of local heroes, festival favourites, and acts with full solo shows. Each show features a completely different lineup, giving audiences a chance to sample an…
Nottingham Kids Comedy FestivalFor the very first time, Nottingham Comedy Festival is launching a dedicated programme of Kids Comedy Shows — bringing laughter, magic, games, and even science to the city. Across the weekend families can enjoy 8 hilarious shows designed to entertain children and parents alike. All the shows are…
Grace Petrie THIS IS NO TIME TO PANIC!Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she's been singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meet the deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there's no better time for a feel-good show! Depressed by fascism, misogyny and…
Den Of Laughs: Festival Flavour at Nottingham Comedy FestivalDen of Laughs brings you a hand-picked lineup of funny acts from Nottingham Comedy Festival, so you can get a flavour of their shows.
Lewis Coupe: Unpack-a-Mole solo comedy show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalCome and see Lewis Coupe's debut stand-up show! Watch him whack his past on it's head in this witty and energetic performance, you're sure to have a good laugh with this show. It's got all the thrills of a new arcade cabinet high score without any of the disappointment felt after spending your…
Telling Tinder Tales, dating panel show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalTelling Tinder Tales is a show about dating, relationships and hook ups with some stories from comics and more importantly, and interestingly, from audience members. Great fun.
Denzil de Cristo: Artificially Intelligent Procrastinating Pundit, standup show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalArtificially Intelligent Procrastinating Pundit is a comedy show featuring jokes about robots, relationships and religion. It got a 4 star review at Edinburgh Fringe.
A Political Brunch, current affairs comedy panel show at Nottingham Comedy Festival Hosted by Irish raconteur Chris O'Neill with a hand selected panel of comedians, they'll be discussing current affairs in a humorous fashion, and inviting the audience to suggest news stories.
A Royal Tea Party: King Charles Spaniel III and Friends character comedy show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalJoin King Charles Spaniel III and friends for an afternoon of fun, frolics and hilari-tea with the finest East Midlands character acts, Slightly Psychic Cynthia, Granny (NaanE) Swami and Dennis Irwin
Den Of Fools: the Funny / Punny Panel Show Where Improv Meets Standup - Nottingham Comedy FestivalFive Fools play improv games, generate jokes on random topics, tell tall tales and silly stories, and participate in a pun off.
Alex Leam: Tony Slattery and Me, True Story Comedy Show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalThe true story of how Alex Leam, an unknown comedian from the East Midlands (who has poor form meeting celebrities) became friends with a comedy legend, Tony Slattery (Whose Line Is It Anyway?)
Dawn Bailey: Baileys on Ice - Standup Show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalJoin one of the biggest rising stars on the UK comedy circuit for an hour of fun - Ideal for those that can remember Raleigh Choppers, Findus Crispy Pancakes & Zammo from Grange Hill.
George Coppen: Under the BoardDwarf - Solo Standup Comedy Show at Nottingham Comedy FestivalGeorge has been treading the boards of acting for some time now but how exactly did he get there and what else has he done during his life? Join George as he takes you through his life from school to working in Panto (oh yes he does!) and how he lives day to day meeting and interacting with…
Cosy Babies Comedy Club - Mums and Dads Welcome too - At Nottingham Comedy FestivalNo babysitter, no problem, come for a morning of comedy with your baby, and be entertained by two pro comedians plus an MC. The show will last approx 80-90 mins including a 20 min break in the middle.
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