This summer, London will be abuzz with laughter as the Roundhouse Comedy Festival returns for its second edition. Scheduled from August 1 to August 18, 2026, the festival will feature an expanded lineup of comedians and shows.
Roundhouse Comedy Festival Overview
After a two-year hiatus, the Roundhouse Comedy Festival promises to offer an engaging selection of stand-up, live podcasts, and theatrical comedy. The festival will be hosted by Paddy Young, known for his work on Saturday Night Live UK.
Featured Comedians
This year’s festival will spotlight several prominent names in the comedy scene:
- Frank Skinner
- Katherine Ryan
- Joe Lycett
- Sam Campbell
- Ed Gamble
In addition, comedians Sara Pascoe and Vittorio Angelone will host special ‘& Friends’ nights, showcasing a variety of talented performers.
Special Performances and Podcasts
The festival will include unique performances such as Jack Rooke’s “Good Grief,” marking a decade since its debut. Additionally, Kristen Schaal, recognized from “Flight of the Conchords,” will present her new play, “The Legend of the Crystal Shell.”
Live podcast recordings will enrich the festival experience. Notable podcasts, such as The Alexei Sayle Podcast featuring Diane Morgan and the Adam Buxton Podcast with Mawaan Rizwan, will be part of the lineup.
Event Details and Ticket Information
This year, US comedy streaming service Dropout will debut live shows like “Dirty Laundry” and “Um, Actually” outside the US. While ticket prices for the 2026 festival are yet to be announced, last year’s tickets ranged from £17.50 to £35.
Roundhouse members can access presale tickets starting April 23, with general sales opening on April 24. To ensure accessibility, the venue will reserve 30 tickets priced at £5 for attendees aged 30 or under for each show.
For more details about the festival and ticket sales, visit El-Balad.
