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# British Comedian of the Year 2026 – Performer Entry

UK stand-up competition open to comedians of all levels. Entrants apply to be selected for regional heats, perform 10 minutes, and compete for progression toward the grand final and £10,001 prize.

## About the venue

Regional heats across the UK

Address

United Kingdom

Organiser

British Comedian of the Year

## Where to find it

## Book a spot

When you can get up at this night.

When

Regional heats in September–October 2026

How often

Annual competition

Spot length:  10 mins 

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## Reviews

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The 'British Comedian of the Year' is a national competition featuring regional heats across the UK. While the competition is widely promoted as a significant event for comedians—often described as the 'FA Cup of Comedy' with a £10,001 prize—there is a lack of detailed, critical feedback from performers regarding the specific logistics of the heats, such as payment, spot lengths, or organizer professionalism. One performer mentioned winning their round, noting it was a surprise given their health, and referenced a short review from a peer, but no specific, detailed critique of the working conditions was found.

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Won my round of British Comedian Of The Year last night, a surprise given how unwell I looked. Here's a short review from the lovely Peter Fox about it.

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