Tickets for tomorrow are all gone! If you missed the chance to get into this heat, the next one will be at the Hawk & Buckle in Etwall on Thu 16th April! Tickets available from > https://dub.sh/Fn8OxRp

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Our next heat takes us back to the Royal Standard in Derby as we continue our hunt for this years Comedian & New Act of the Year! Reserve your space > https://dub.sh/7L1rp0X

The Ram Comedy Festival brochure for 2026 is now complete! You'll see these appearing in venues throughout Derby in the coming weeks. But you can have a little sneak peak at it on our website right here > https://dub.sh/Rr5w1pg

We're not done yet! Tiff Stevenson is coming to Ram Fest! As seen on JFL, Mock the Week, The Bugle, & People Just Do Nothing! You can catch Tiff for just £5 at 8pm on Sun 31st May in the Regency Ballroom at The Old Bell! Tickets > https://dub.sh/f9UJgjG

Last night our 5th heat took place in our hunt for this years Comedian & New Act of the Year. Another great packed night at The Old Bell! Congratulation to the those who progress to the semi-finals!

As we pass the half way point in our heats we head back to the Old Bell in Derby next week for the next batch of comics to battle it out! Grab your free tickets right from here > https://dub.sh/x7A4YPu

Last night our 4th heat for our hunt for Comedian & New Act of the Year took place! In what was our closest scoring heat since (with only 1 point separating 4 acts in comedian of the year!).

It's our absolute pleasure to announce our partnership with the wonderful team at DerbyONE!

3 heats down, 6 to go! Our next one takes place at The Barge Inn in Long Eaton. Nab your tickets from here > https://dub.sh/TT6ENVz

The Full Irish comes to Ram Fest! The Fringe favourite you can catch for £8 at 3pm on Sun 31st May in The Tudor Bar at The Old Bell! Tickets > https://dub.sh/bKBzMf8

Last night our 3rd heat in our hunt for Comedian & New Act of the Year took place at The Royal Standard in Derby. A strong heat with a high standard set by all! But congratulations to the following for progressing to the next round!

The amazing Joe Wells is coming to Ram Comedy Festival! As seen on Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, BBC Two’s Ouch Storytelling Live and Channel 4’s Jokes Only a Neurodivergent Can Tell. You can catch Joe for just £5 at 8pm on Thu 4th June in the Regency Ballroom at The Old Bell

James Hately comes back to Ram Fest! With his show 'Clutter', which you can catch for £5 at 5pm on Sat 6th June at The Royal Standard Tickets > https://dub.sh/gsXXM2b

Today at 12:15pm, tune into BBC Radio Derby to catch us talking about this years Ram Comedy Festival!

Craig Shaw makes his way to Ram Fest, with his first solo show 'The Dog Food For'. You can catch Craig for completely free entry at 3:30pm on Sat 6th June at Dubrek Studios. Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/eOZazGO

The Edi Johnston bit comes back to the Ram Comedy Festival! This time with 'The Teatime Sessions'. Which you can catch for £5 at 3:30pm on Sun 7th Jun in The Tudor Bar at The Old Bell! Tickets > https://dub.sh/3ypy7SQ

As Derby marks 50 years of twinning with Osnabrück, German comedian Jürgen Strack brings a fitting cultural exchange to the stage. 'ACHTUNG! The Germans Are Coming', you can catch for completely free entry at 6:30pm on Sat 6th June in The Tudor Bar @ The Old Bell.

Only 10 tickets left for the next heat this Thursday at the Royal Standard. Get yours before they all go! Tickets > https://dub.sh/47p8Rgm

Rachel Page & Katie Slater make their way to Ram Fest, with their double bill show 'Hitched & Ditched'. Free entry show, at 8pm on Sun 31st May at Dubrek Studios. Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/VOjFEDp

Turned out alright didn't they... Performers can pick these up (with lanyard) for access to exclusive discounts in Derby througout the festival.

Lizzy Lenco is back at Ram Fest! You can catch Lizzy for just £4 at 9:30pm on Sun 31st May at Dubrek Studios Tickets > https://dub.sh/bGKCAZH

Jamie Douglas comes to Ram Fest! With his show 'Erasmus'. Which you can catch for completely free entry at 6:30pm on Fri 5th June at The Greyhound. Grab your free entry tickets from here > https://dub.sh/73fCglG

So pleased to announce that our own weekly open mic is going to be taking part in this years festival! Join us at 8:30pm on Tue 2nd June at The Royal Standard for completely free! Free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/P60SIIG

We're hosting Festival Showcases during Ram Fest, free entry show with a mixture of 4 to 5 comedians coming up and doing shorter samples for you to get feel for them. You will find these showcases on Sat 30th May & Fri 5th June at 6:30pm in The Tudor Bar at Old Bell.

The wonderful Dawn Bailey makes her Ram Fest debut! With her show 'Baileys on Ice'. Which you can get in for free entry at 4:30pm on Sun 31st May in The Tudor Bar at The Old Bell! Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/p7CmiFQ

A Ram Fest debut again!? Introducing Ava de Costa Maia and her show 'Flava of the Month'. Which you can catch for completely free entry at 6:30pm on Fri 5th June at Dubrek Studios! Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/dPxgai7

Supporting another good cause!? Introducing 'Gags Army' a show by Project Comedy, who endeavour to support those in active service or have formally served to find a space within comedy. You can find this show at 7pm on Mon 1st June in The Tudor Bar at The Old Bell. For completely free entry!

Programming is almost complete! This years fest is going to feature around 92 shows! Pretty good few dates to be in Derby eh?

We love improv, we love it so much we introducing 'Live Improv at The Belfry Bar'. A free entry show taking place at 8pm on Thu 4th June at The Old Bell You can grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/h47xxCt

Terry Pathic is back this time with his show 'Multi Coloured Swap or No Swap'. Which you can catch for completely free at 9pm on Sun 31st May in The Belfry Bar at The Old Bell. Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/AbNYHfj

More improv!? Introducing 'Live Improv from Chewy', which you can get into for completely free entry at 7pm on Tue 2nd June at The Royal Standard. Grab your free entry tickets from here > https://dub.sh/SSs6ApH

Next up we introduce 'Live Improv - Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical'. Which you can catch for £6 at 5:00pm on Sat 6th June in The Tudor Bar at The Old Bell Tickets > https://dub.sh/SbY7QUw

Next up is a Jack King & Chris Richmond double bill (2 comedians for the price of 1!) in 'Too Funny!…Blokes!'. Which you can catch for £5 at 9:30pm on Fri 5th June at The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell. Tickets > https://dub.sh/NVHMIcj

Angela Bra is back at Ram Fest with 'Secret Diary of a Bingo Call Girl'. Which you can catch for £5 at 9:30pm on Fri 5th June at The Royal Standard. Tickets > https://dub.sh/I46gWY3

With 2 heats out the way, we're now put our focus onto the next one. Join us on Thu 12th March, back at the Royal Standard for the third heat with another batch of comedians! Last night was packed, so make sure to grab your ticket and turn up early to secure your seat

Our 2nd heat took place last night in our search for 2026's Comedian & New Act's of the Year in a packed house at The Royal Standard. We had 11 compete overall, but only 4 can progress to the semi-finals! Congratulations to our winners last night!

Next up we introduce Rachel Hogg and her show 'Sorry to Keep You Waiting'. Which you can catch for completely free at 6:30pm on Sun 31st May at Dubrek Studios. Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/6x4p0Kh

We're doing something a bit different for 2026, introducing Secret Comedy Tours! For just £3 a ticket! Want to watch something at the Ram Comedy Festival but not sure what? Don’t worry, Secret Comedy Tours are here to help! Pay a few quid, meet up in agreed place and get taken to 3 shows!

Next up we have 'Birdy' a show by Sallyann Fellowes, which you can catch for £6 at 9:30pm on Sat 6th June at Dubrek Studios. Tickets > https://dub.sh/NipWoBq

Our next announcement brings Stuart Thomas, who comes back to Ram Fest with his show 'Bad Fatty'. You can find Stuart for completely free at 5pm on Sat 6th June at Dubrek Studios. You can grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/cjegh9i

All free tickets for tomorrows Comedian & New Act of the Year heat have now gone! If you missed out, keep your eyes out for our 3rd heat that takes place next week (Thu 12th March), back at the Royal Standard.

The 2.5 People Podcast comes to Ram Comedy Festival! Join Alex, George & James at 12:30pm on Sat 7th June at The Royal Standard for completely free! Grab your free tickets from here > https://dub.sh/bojQQbd

Jules O'Brian makes her Ram Fest debut in 'Avoid Excessive Cleavage (and Other Advice to Ignore)'. Which you can catch for free entry at 8pm on Sat 6th June in The Tudor Bar at The Old Bell. Tickets > https://dub.sh/PxOvqHk

Another Leam Show!? This time it's 'Alex Leam Breaks Wikipedia'. Which you can catch for £5 at 9:30pm on Sat 30th May in The Tudor Bar in The Old Bell. Get your tickets from here > https://dub.sh/Mo5CiwZ

Up for some silly Improv? Then join Alex Leam in 'Absolute Scenes'. Which costs only £5, can be found at 6:30pm on Sat 6th June in The Belfry Bar at The Old Bell. Get your tickets from here > https://dub.sh/jmHMtwm

Next up we introduce Laurence Tuck with his show 'An Idiot's Guide To Murder', which you can catch for free at 9pm on Sat 30th May at The Greyhound. Grab your free tickets right here > https://dub.sh/6J9szwd

Our next show announcement is the return of Alex Leam, with his show 'Two Turntables and a Microphone'. You can catch Alex at 9:30pm on Sat 6th June in The Tudor Bar in The Old Bell. Grab your £5 tickets from here > https://dub.sh/y9AK75U

Less than 10 tickets are left for our next free entry comedy competition heat! Grab yours before they all go! https://dub.sh/tcl4LnJ