Consett Comedy Festival 2026

About this event

Consett Comedy Festival 2026: A Laugh-Filled Extravaganza! Get ready to laugh until it hurts as the Consett Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year, promising more fun, more acts, and more surprises! Set in County Durham, at Consett Rugby Club, this year's festival runs from Thursday, 30th April to Sunday, 3rd May and brings a brand-new format to ensure there's something for everyone—from comedy connoisseurs to families looking for a fun show! CAMPING/LIVE IN VEHICLE PASSES NOW ON SALE FOR 2026! For full details regading camping and live in vehicles go to our FAQs page at Consettcomedy.co.uk  VIP tickets include - - Reserved seating in first 3 rows. - One drink token. - Table service at start and in breaks. - Small table between every few seats. - VIP Wristband. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 30th April  (Doors 7pm, Show 8pm, Ends 10:30pm approx, 16+) Burning Love (Work in progress) - Kelly Rickard  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 1st May (Doors 7pm, Show 8pm, Ends 10:30pm approx, 16+) Don't miss this stellar lineup. This mixed-bill night will showcase some of the best stand-up in the business, ensuring you start the weekend in the best way possible—with tears of laughter.  LINE UP GAVIN WEBSTER - Award winning comedian! ROBERT WHITE - As seen on Britian's Got Talent AL STEVENSON - As seen on our new act night! LOUISE YOUNG - As seen on BBC’S Live at the apollo! MATT REED - HOST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 2nd May - That's Ridiculous Live (Doors 1:30pm, Show starts 2:30pm, Ends 4:20pm Approx, 14+)  Join South Shields superstar Joe McElderry and his unstoppable 90-y