Nottingham Comedy Festival 2026 – Act Enquiry

About the venue

Multiple Nottingham Comedy Festival venues

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Before you book a spot, go and watch a night at the room. You will learn the crowd, the vibe, how the MC runs it and what material lands — so when you do get up, you are not guessing. Comedians who scout a venue first bomb less and get asked back more.

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The Nottingham Comedy Festival, entering its 18th year in 2026, is recognized by performers for its supportive and inclusive environment, particularly for underrepresented voices such as women, BAME, and LGBTQIA+ comedians [Nottingham Comedy Festival](https://www.nottinghamcomedyfestival.co.uk/). Performers like Friz Frizzle have reported positive experiences, citing 'wonderful' turnouts and strong support from festival venues [Wonderful turn out for Funny Turn at Nottingham Comedy ...](https://www.facebook.com/FrizFrizzle/posts/wonderful-turn-out-for-funny-turn-at-nottingham-comedy-festival-next-stop-leices/1430311419095304/). The festival organizers, including performer Lloydie James Lloyd, emphasize creating a space where artists can meet and trial new work as an accessible alternative to higher-cost festivals [Nottingham's comedy festival to welcome 120 performers from around the world - Nottingham Post](https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/nottinghams-comedy-festival-welcome-120-11130007).