From the archive: Wallace & Gromit installation at The Shires, 1998. @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social

Left it a bit late? ⏱️👀 Our gift vouchers are redeemable against all Leicester Comedy Festival events 🌍 Get instant delivery to your inbox for the perfect gift for the comedy fan in your life - order now via https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/merch/festival-gift-voucher-2/

🗞️ NEW SHOWS ADDED 🗞️ When's the last time you checked out the Leicester Comedy Festival programme? We're still adding new shows every week as we run up to February. New additions include: Jordan Gray, Kemah Bob, Dan Tiernan, Sid Singh, Spencer Jones and loads more 😮 📸: Dan Tiernan at LCOTY, 2021.

Join us at De Montfort Hall on Monday 9th February 2026 as we crown a brand new UK Pun Champion 🥊 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-uk-pun-championships-2/ 📸: Jason Byrne at The UK Pun Championships, 2025

Is this thing on? 🎙️ Go behind the broadcast at some of our live podcasts coming to the festival this February, including RHLSTP, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast), Loremen, and more 💥  Just head to https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ and filter by "Podcast" genre to find them 🎟️

Pictured: Eva Bindeman wins Leicester Comedian of the Year in 2024 👑 Don't miss your chance to see the 2026 winner crowned at @theytheatre on Saturday 21st February 👀 Tickets at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/

Our phone lines and email support will be unavailable 23rd December - 4th January (inclusive) to give our hard working team a well-deserved break ahead of the action this February. Tickets and merchandise will still be available online 24/7 at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

From the archive: Stewart Lee at Leicester Comedy Festival 2006. 📸: Stuart Hollis For over three decades charity Big Difference Company (1135167) has brought you Leicester Comedy Festival. Support us to secure Leicester's cultural legacy and share the joy of laughter.

It'll come around sooner than you think, we're so excited ❤️‍🔥 Plan your festival at: comedy-festival.co.uk ___ For over three decades charity Big Difference Company (1135167) has brought you Leicester Comedy Festival. Support us to secure Leicester's cultural legacy and share the joy of laughter.

Our gift vouchers are redeemable against all Leicester Comedy Festival & The UK Kids' Comedy Festival events 🌍 Get instant delivery to your inbox for the perfect gift for the comedy fan in your life - order now at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/merch/festival-gift-voucher-2/

8 comics all vying for the ultimate punning prize. A boxing ring in De Montfort Hall. Jason Byrne and an ipad. It can only be one thing: The UK Pun Championships 💥 Book tickets to this truly one-of-a-kind event here: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-uk-pun-championships-2/

THIS WEEKEND! Join us as we peel back the curtain and reveal some of the most exciting acts coming to The UK Kids' Comedy Festival in 2026!  TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM £7.50 😍 📅  14th February 📍 @theytheatre.bsky.social  🎟️ https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-kids-gala-preview-show/

We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to be part of bringing joy to the masses throughout February. Join our team and help make Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 a fantastic celebration. Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us

From the archive: Nish Kumar at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards, 2013. | @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social

We're back 4-22 February 2026 🎉 Join the fun at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

Just a few snaps from LCF 2025 📸 1️⃣ Thanyia Moore hosts Leicester Comedian Of The Year 2️⃣ Bobbing for topics at The UK Pun Championships 3️⃣ Shalaka Kurup at The Y Theatre, Sunday 16th Feb 4️⃣ Patrick Spicer at Firebug, Friday 20th Feb

From the archive: Posters inside LCB Depot at Leicester Comedy Festival 2005. Recognise anyone? 📸: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)

Alexa, play Once in a Lifetime🕺

We're proud to have over 85 venues as part of Leicester Comedy Festival 2026, so no matter if your doorstep is in the city or further afield in Leicestershire, you'll find some laughs close to you this February 📌 Check out the full lineup at https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/

We don't mean to brag... (yes we do) Tickets available now for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ 📸: Romesh Ranganathan at De Montfort Hall, 2019

We'd never usually encourage laughing at a live musician, but these acts seamlessly blend comedy with song, resulting in perfectly orchestrated shows guaranteed to have your sides splitting 😂🎶 Head to https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/ and filter by Musical genre to find them all!

Your first look at LCF 2026 👀 Lineups for The Gala Preview Show & The Kids' Gala Preview Show announced TOMORROW at 10am ⏰ 🎟️ Tickets already available at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

Ania Magliano at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2022. Pictured sometime before or after winning Best Show 🏆 Ania returns to the festival on 7th February 2026, alongside over 700 acts throughout the month. See the full lineup at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

Just over two weeks since we launched the programme for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 😮 The full programme features over 700 shows, and we're sure there's something for everyone. Check it out at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-events

Merch for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 is being brought to you by Teesh 🙌 Proudly produced here in Leicester, totes and tees are available now at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop 📸: Pete Martin

From the archive: Promotional image for LCF 2009. @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social

With support from Equity, we're delighted to be supporting 6 comedians through Bridging The Gap in 2026, providing them with a financial bursary, waived festival fees, and a hotel stay 🫶 👉 Showcase tickets: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/bridging-the-gap-2/

Performers: this week is your FINAL CHANCE to apply for The UK Pun Championships 2026 Find out more and apply at: https://comedy-festival-takepart.co.uk/the-uk-pun-championships

We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to be part of bringing joy to the masses throughout February. Join our team and help make Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 a fantastic celebration. Register your interest at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/work-with-us

Leicester Comedy Festival brochures are available in all of our festival venues, as well as some cafes, bars and more in Leicester City Centre and Leicestershire 👀 It's also available to view online via comedy-festival.co.uk 🔗

You're invited to enjoy the art of comedy with us this February. From big names, traitors, taskmaster stars, all the way to the best emerging talent on the cicruit. We're proud to be a diverse & open-access festival that champions comedy in all its forms. https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

Planning to see a lot of shows this February? Our Friends of The Festival membership package saves you money with access to: 🎟️ 2 for 1 tickets ❌ No booking fees 💸 Exclusive offers and discounts Become a friend at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop

In case you missed it: last week we launched the Leicester Comedy Festival programme with over 700 shows coming to Leicestershire this February 🫢 You can view the full programme online at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ or pick up a brochure at any of our festival venues 👋 4-22 February 2026

Want to join the fun? Late Registrations for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 are open now 👏 Whether you missed the brochure deadline, or are simply keen to join the fun, we're now welcoming further show registrations through @eventotron.bsky.social  Register at: https://hello.eventotron.com/

Have you got your hands on a brochure yet? They should have popped up in all of our festival venues, as well as cafes, bars and more in Leicester City Centre. It's also available to view online at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/festival-programme

In its more than 30-year history the Leicester Comedian Of The Year competition has been won by the likes of Johnny Vegas, Romesh Ranganathan, Rhod Gilbert & Jason Manford. Tickets available at: https://events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/leicester-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/

Our new range of merchandise includes prints, totes, tees and more 👜  Pre-orders before 1st December receive special early-bird pricing and delivery before Christmas. Take a look at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop

It's time to Enjoy The Art Of Comedy. Leicester Comedy Festival general on sale is now open 👋 Book tickets at: https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

Pick Of The Fest last night was 🧑‍🍳 🤌 Thanks to @rachelfairburn, @alexandrahaddow, @ericrushton96 & @comedylopez for being brilliant ⭐ Tickets & full programme available at https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ 📸: Pete Martin

From the archive: Bill Bailey at Leicester Comedy Festival, 1997. 📸: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social

The Priority Booking Window is exclusively available for Friends Of The Festival, which includes additional perks such as no booking fees, 2-for-1 tickets, and more. Become a friend today: www.comedy-festival.co.uk/shop General on sale 31st October at 10am. https://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/

Did you know Leicester Comedy Festival is run by registered charity Big Difference Company? The festival wouldn't be possible without the support of a community consisting of hundreds of acts, promoters, local venues, but also, without the support of our sponsors. Thank you ❤️

Tickets for Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 are now available for Friends of the Festival as part of the 48 hour priority window 🫶 👉 General on sale opens Friday 31st October at 10am. View the programme and become a friend at https://comedy-festival.co.uk/

Tomorrow, 10am.

I'm not panicking. You're panicking. 10am tomorrow. 📸: Wendy Wason at The Exchange Bar, 12th February 2025.

4-22 February 2026. 100 days to go. Our brochure launches this Wednesday. Keep your eyes peeled 👀 https://comedy-festival.co.uk/

👉 With our full programme reveal right round the corner, it's the perfect time to grab a ticket to our Gala Preview Show on Friday 12th January 2026. This is your first chance to see some of the stars of Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 👀 https://comedy-festival.co.uk/events/the-gala-preview-show-4/

We’re bringing the laughter to Blaby District and Harborough District this February, watch out for our BIG Weekends: 👉 Harborough - 11th-15th February 👉 Blaby - 17th-22nd February The BIG Weekend brochure will launch alongside the LCF brochure on 29th October at 10am 🥳 📸: @julian_b_photos

From the archive: Shaparak Khorsandi at The Y Theatre, 2006. @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social

You don't want to miss this. It's just one week until we reveal our programme for 2026. Set your reminder: Wednesday 29th October, 10am. 📸 Romesh Ranganathan at De Montfort Hall, 2019.