Komedia

Brighton’s premier live entertainment venue presents one of the largest, most diverse arts and entertainment programmes in the UK. With over 700 performances of comedy, music, cabaret and children’s theatre, the programme features the very best of international and national performers and includes Komedia’s all conquering resident comedy shows: Komedia Comedy Club, Comic Boom and Bent Double. Whilst winning the Chortle Comedy Award for Best Venue in the South a record 17 times, Komedia Brighton is also an important music venue in the city. A regular feature of The Great Escape, Komedia aims to be at the forefront of new music. Komedia Productions is Komedia’s charitable arm which supports the regular kids programme at Komedia, Sundae Club, and run creative workshop programmes for young people; working with local schools and communities to deliver creative events and collaborate with venues across the city to produce special seasons of events for children & families plus much more. For more information about Komedia Productions and Komedia Kids, click here. Komedia incorporates two exciting, vibrant performance spaces with flexible set-ups and a kitchen serving freshly prepared food at most seated shows. And with Picturehouse operating the Duke’s at Komedia Cinema upstairs, Komedia can justifiably claim to be at the cultural, as well as geographical heart of Brighton.

What's On @ Komedia

Comedy Club 4 Kids

11 Oct 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! It's just like a normal comedy club, but it's on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like "why is that your face!?" Age recommendation: 6+

Comic Boom

30 Jul 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

A feel-good, fast-paced night of fantastic new comedy! Our fabulous MCs bring you a whole host of comedy’s current rising stars plus a top headline comic. Expect a warm, friendly, upbeat atmosphere suitable for comedy lovers of all ages – there’s something for everyone at Comic Boom! Will you see the next big thing in comedy? You might! Past acts to have graced Comic Boom’s stage on their rise to stardom include; Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Sofie Hagen, Maisie Adam, James Acaster, Rachel Parris, Harriet Kemsley, Dan Tiernan, Mark Simmons, Esther Manito and many more!

Spellbound

18 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

The ’80s club night for people who hate ’80s nights, with alternative classics by the likes of Siouxsie, Soft Cell, Stray Cats, Smiths and Specials (and that’s just the eSSes!)

Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch

21 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Bingo, bottomless brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys! What could be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than a gloriously chaotic bingo and bottomless brunch session with Brighton’s no.1 comedy bingo show, Bogan Bingo! Tickets include: - 90 minutes (12:30-2pm) of bottomless selected drinks - Delicious brunch meal – 4 to choose from including vegan and vegetarian options - Bogan Bingo show – includes bingo cards, prizes & a whole lotta good times! - After show DJ set from the Bogan Bingo boys with plenty of mullets, mayhem and 80s/90s anthems PLEASE NOTE: If you are a large group booking individually, please send us an email to let us know your total group size so that we can reserve you a table and take a food pre-order from your group. Strap in and prepare to experience the simmering chaos of the comedy game-show, Bogan Bingo. An undeniably unique night of entertainment mixing classic 80s anthems, spectacular prizes, appalling choreography and two mulleted Aussie bingo callers – all tentatively held together by an eye watering version of the classic game of bingo.

Boss Brunch

12 Sept 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Are you a boss, ready to party your weekend away with fabulous entertainment and bottomless selected drinks and a delicious brunch included, and without breaking the bank! Well haven't we got something special for you! We are calling all queens & boss's to join us for Brighton's newest and greatest Drag Extravaganza + Bottomless Brunch. Boss brunch travels to Brighton after a run of sold out shows in the big city and some of the UK's most exciting Talent. We have not just one, not even two but three queens who have performed on some of the biggest stages and made thousands jump out of their seats to dance like no one's watching! Your host with the most, boss, will be keeping you laughing out loud and entertained while our Komedia team will make sure your glass is never empty with over 90 minutes of Bottomless Prosecco and a mouth-watering Brunch from Komedia's Head Chef.

Chris Helme

27 Jun 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

Christopher Alan Helme is an English singer-songwriter, formerly the frontman of John Squire's post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses.

Down the Hatch

5 Jul 2026 - 1 Nov 2026

Dive down the rabbit hole at Down the Hatch, Komedia’s newest off-the-wall comedy club. On the second Sunday of every month in our intimate Basement space, delight in a world of inclusivity and unconventionality, full-to-the-brim with the very best in alternative comedy and drag.

Story Magic

3 Jul 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Award-winning children’s theatre company Fideri Fidera presents a season of classes offering music, movement and story telling fun for young children from 9 months to 4 years old. Join Fideri Fidera performers Natasha and Jack in an entertaining and engaging lesson that will ignite the magic of storytelling. Each 40 minute session will explore a children’s story and include original songs, classic nursery rhymes, games and puppets.

Komedia Comedy Club

27 Jun 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC, at Komedia Comedy Club!

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

4 Jul 2026 - 7 Dec 2026

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes with an interactive screening of a classic Murder, She Wrote episode. Watch as JB Fletcher gets caught up in murder and mystery in a murder mystery only she (or you!) can solve! Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2019's 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia.

New Act Night

1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2026

Join us every Sunday for one of the Northwest's longest running and most established new act night. You'll regularly find new comedians performing their first ever stand up routines on our beautiful stage. With a core following of die hard comedy fans, this is always a lovely supportive night. If you like your comedy raw then this is the show for you.

The Brighton Moon-Hop

27 Jun 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Brighton’s new Reggae Dance Party monthly club night held in The Studio. Expect the best of Reggae, Roots, Ska, Rocksteady and Lovers rock!

Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops Presents: Comic Baby Boom

14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

Comic BABY Boom” is the ultimate friendly, fun and feel-good stand-up show packed with exciting fresh new comedy talent from Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops at Komedia Brighton. Come along and join us cheering them on and try to spot the future comedy stars that could make it into our big monthly comedy club Comic Boom, or follow in the footsteps of Jill Edwards’ award winning television regular comedy graduates, including Jimmy Carr, Shappi Khorsandi, Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes and Romesh Ranganathan.

Jonny Cole

28 Jun 2026 - 3 Nov 2026

Hailing from the Black Country, Jonny has become a beloved figure in the Midlands comedy scene, bringing a local flavour to his performances that is both relatable and hilarious. Jonny Cole's rise in the comedy world is marked by his ability to blend music and humour seamlessly.

Luke And Lainey Live! - The Ultimate Tribute To Luke Combs And Lainey Wilson

18 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

A Rootin' Tootin' high energy tribute show, celebrating the music of the current king of country Luke Combs and the Multi Award Winning Country Queen Lainey Wilson. The is a double barrel show of the two hottest properties in country music. Featuring a live band consisting of some of the UKs best country musicians. Covering hits such as Hurricane, Aint No Love In Oklahoma, Beer Never Broke My Heart, Heart Like A Truck, Country's Cool Again,Whirlwind and many more! Y'all get tickets fast before they sell out!

Moving Pictures - A Tribute To Rush

27 Jun 2026 - 27 Feb 2027

Hailing from Scotland and the Lake District, 3-piece Moving Pictures play classic rush using a serious amount of gear. They've played in front of Rush producer Terry Brown, headlined RUSHfest Scotland and appeared on the tribute albums Songs For Neil Vol.1 & 2.

Siblings: Dreamweavers

19 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

After a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning character comedians and IRL Sisters, Maddy and Marina Bye (Byes), are back. Finally, their research is complete and you get the first glimpse into their incredibly innovative invented invention. This is sketch comedy gone subconscious. Set your alarms and see Siblings swoop into the surreal world of your sleeping minds as they crack open your brains and backflip in. Gird your loins for a knock(ed) out hour of absurd, raucous and down right delirious comedy, you bunch of dreamers.

Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise

18 Sept 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? In Fat Tom Cruise, see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show. Directed by Jet Vevers.

Christopher Hall: Pizazz

5 Aug 2026 - 18 Nov 2026

Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out. From your 1.5 star hotel, he’ll give you a hilariously fun soirée and have you tucked up back in bed at a sensible time. Christopher Hall, once first on the dancefloor and last on the night bus is now in his early mid 30s (very different to the late early's) and reflecting on his younger life-of-the-party self. This theatrical showboy started out putting on shows in the front room for his parents then spent his early and late mid 20s have danceoffs in Soho’s gay bars and performing in musicals on cruise ships. Background Singers featuring collabs with Sugababes, Natasha Bedingfield, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Shania Twain shot him to fame on Instagram and TikTok. Now Chris is back IRL with his new, brilliantly hilarious stand up show, with a high possibility of an outbreak of dancing. This chorus boy takes centre stage for a fun, glamorous and unforgettable night, don't miss your chance to get your dose of ‘Pizazz’. Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide. Suitable 18+

Funny Women: Brighton Nights

27 Jun 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Funny Women fills the house again. As always we will feature the newest and most exciting female stand up in the UK, from the Funny Women Awards and beyond! This comedy show provides something for everyone! […] This is not an anti-male gathering, and everyone is welcome. This show supports the work of the brilliant local charity RISE, which provides essential services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence.

The Maydays: Confessions! & Guest Improv Superstars

4 Sept 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

Confessions takes audience stories and secrets written down before the show starts and turns them into songs, sketches and beguiling stories. Expect, secrets, lies and guilt.

Murdoch's Crazy Eyes

27 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

The sensational Murdoch's Crazy Eyes are back, fully armed with a stellar brass section. Journey through all of your favourite smash hit Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul and Dance bangers from the 1960's up to present day, backed with a full 7-piece band.

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

27 Jun 2026 - 3 May 2027

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. From the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve (yes, from Adam and), to her newly discovered boundaries, Peach Fuzz is Ania at her most relatable - and most funny.

Molly McGuinness: Slob

5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026

After a 5 star, award-nominated, totally sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Molly McGuinness is taking her debut show “SLOB” on tour! To Molly, life didn’t get any better than a good buffet and belting out Meatloaf down the pub karaoke. But when the Salford-born libertine was unexpectedly laid out by a life-threatening illness, Molly was forced to slob out whether she liked it or not.

Confessions!

3 Jul 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

Award-winning improvisers and Brighton legends, The Maydays, take your anonymous tales to inspire a night of hilarious sketches, spontaneous songs and unexpected stories. Mischievous, imaginative and completely unscripted, no two shows are ever the same.

Sergi Polo

21 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026

Join multi-award-winning comedian Sergi Polo as he brings his sell-out show! With razor-sharp wit, brilliant storytelling, and laugh-out-loud observations, Sergi delivers a fast-paced, unforgettable night of comedy. Fresh from sold-out tours across the UK and Europe, he’s back with new material, big laughs, and his signature charm.

It's A Mystery!

8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2026

It’s a Mystery! A hilarious and moving exploration of the enduring appeal of murder mysteries “I suppose you’re wondering why I’ve gathered you all here this evening.” Tim Benzie, the acclaimed creator and host of Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote presents his now one-man show, a funny and engrossing deep dive into the appeal of murder mysteries. The audience are summoned to the drawing room as Tim takes on the role of detective, examining the clues that drew him to the genre as a child, a journey from Scooby Doo and Encyclopaedia Brown, to German mystery-puzzle books via reading the entire works of Agatha Christie as a teenager. Along the way he draws connections between obsessions with detective films, the TV series Murder, She Wrote and his current Solve-Along show. There is a tenacious theory that in times of societal strife, murder mysteries surge in popularity, and Tim unpacks the notion via stories of his own troubled times, to determine not just why there is a detective in all of us, but ultimately what is the mystery that we’re all trying to solve. Funny, touching and showcasing the delight in pop culture minutiae that has made Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote a cult hit, It’s a Mystery! will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who’s ever wondered whodunnit (and why). It’s a Mystery! has played to critical acclaim at the 2023 and 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Bread and Roses Theatre London in 2024 and was performed in New York and Australia in 2025.

The Puppet Folk Experience

4 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 2026

The Puppet Folk Experience is proud to present a live tribute to the music and creative spirit of Jim Henson and the Muppets.The show combines acoustic musicianship with expertly crafted puppetry to create a celebration of Jim’s work that is joyful, nostalgic, and genuinely heartfelt. The act’s popularity has grown rapidly, gaining viral attention online and an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences. Performances have taken place across a wide range of settings - including weddings, comic conventions, cinemas, and music venues - with each appearance being met with warmth, laughter, and strong emotional connections. The show features much-loved songs from Muppet films and television led on banjo by Andy. Familiar Muppet replicas are accurately and faithfully handmade and performed by Liam. These sit alongside original puppet characters and some carefully chosen covers that feel entirely at home in the Muppet world, created and performed in the spirit of classic Henson work. Balancing humour, nostalgia, and sincerity, The Puppet Folk Experience aspires to delight lifelong fans while remaining accessible to newcomers. Above all, it is a respectful, fan-made tribute; celebrating imagination, music, and shared joy, that continues to resonate strongly with audiences young or ‘young at heart’ wherever they appear.

Battle Of The Bingo

15 Oct 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Battle of the Bingo is a live entertainment experience, bringing togethertwo of the UK’s top bingo brands- Musical Bingo and Dabbers Social Bingo - for one fun, fast-paced evening. Blending music-led rounds with classic number play, the event keeps the energy high with plenty of chances to win along the way. Buzzing hosts, silly prizes, and challenges that get everyone involved makes it bingo like you’ve never played before. Ideal for groups, celebrations, or anyone looking for an alternative night out, Battle of the Bingo delivers a lively,full-on bingo experience in one of Brighton’s best-loved venues.

Jordan Brookes: The Part Of You That's Always Screaming

17 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

A brand new show from the longest reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award winner in history. The award-winning Elvis of comedy continues his residency at the gates of hell, with a new show inspired by an absolutely shocking incident on a train. Have you ever felt seen and unseen at the same time? Have you ever wondered what’s lurking just in the corner of your vision? Yeah me too, what is that? What IS that??? As seen on The Russell Howard Show, The Mash Report and Avoidance. Top 3 Comedy Shows of 2024 Guardian The 50 funniest comedians of the 21st century Telegraph 'Absurd... achingly funny' ★★★★★ Scotsman 'Majestic and challenging' ★★★★★ List 'Profound' ★★★★★ Skinny 'The existential Michael McIntyre' ★★★★ Guardian

Ari Eldjarn

4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026

Ari is Iceland’s biggest comedian. Born and raised in Reykjavík, he has done numerous TV specials, toured extensively across Scandinavia and Europe, sold out the National Theater for months on end, mixed comedy and classical music with the Icelandic National Symphony, and performed with comedians such as Ari Shaffir, Bill Burr, and Ed Byrne. Ari’s international career has seen him sell out entire runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, London Soho Theatre, and Melbourne Comedy Festival.

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

18 Sept 2026 - 4 Nov 2026

Coming off the back of his sold out Don’t Listen To Me UK tour, Kane brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation. Everything is made up on the spot so you can witness the comedy unfold in real time. A new exciting dynamic to a comedy show when nobody knows what’s coming next (not even the comedian!). Each show will be uniquely different, so you can come along time and time again. Including support from some the UK’s funniest comedians.

Kristin Key: Lesbian Army Tour

27 Jun 2026 - 5 Jul 2026

KRISTIN KEY is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold out shows worldwide! Her hilarious viral videos - including the iconic Lesbian National Anthem - have garnered over 92.2 million views online. Kristin has 500,000+ dedicated followers and fans across her social media channels - more than a fandom, this is a movement! She's got 6 full-length comedy albums and one DryBar comedy special and has appeared on NBC'S Bring the Funny & Last Comic Standing, VH-1, SiriusXM, and more.

LSD and the Search for God

11 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

LSD and the Search for God is a San Francisco-based shoegaze band formed in 2005, known for their ethereal, guitar-driven sound and dreamy, melodic vocals.

Phil Ellis

3 Aug 2026 - 15 Jan 2027

Star of Taskmaster and award-winning comedian, Phil Ellis, has entertained audiences of all ages with his amalgamation of off-beat observational material and physical comedy. Phil’s 2025 Edinburgh Fringe show, Soppy Stern, won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid, and was a joint-winner for Best Show for the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Ellis also brought back his award-winning hit kids show, Funz and Gamez, for a two week run entitled Funz and Gamez Rebootz. It won Best Fringe Kids Show at The List Festival Awards and is a previous winner of the Edinburgh Fringe Panel Prize. He has also starred and co-wrote three series of his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Phil Ellis is Trying, co-starring Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Amy Gledhill, Alexei Sayle, Sindhu Vee, Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Mark Lamarr and Sean Lock. The series was nominated for a BBC Audio Award in 2019. If you want to see an act matching the madcap anarchy of the original alternative comedy boom, matched to John Cleese's physicality and Johnny Vegas' hilarious pathos, then Phil Ellis is your man

Amy Matthews: Definitions of Toast

5 Aug 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Amy Matthews (ITVx, Comedy Central) is scratching about in the dirt for new jokes and new ideas; come and help find them with her. This will be brand new stuff! The show is shaping up to be about what it means to support - or not support - someone dealing with alcoholism; queer joy; a stand off with a pigeon; learning to be angry; why Amy’s mum keeps milk in the car; learning about how a processing lag is affecting her life; why modern Shakespeare is so often very shite.

Sandro Ford: Lager Than Life

22 Sept 2026 - 27 Oct 2026

Stand-up comedian Sandro Ford is heading out on his first ever UK and Ireland tour, and its a big one. Titled Lager Than Life, this debut run brings Sandros unmistakable voice, sharp observations, and pub-bred storytelling to stages across the country. Co-Host of the smash hit Problematic Pub Podcast and as seen on Have A Word, Dead Men Talking, and Hot Water Green Room, Sandro has quickly made a name for himself as a comic who tells it how it is. His comedy is rooted in real life growing up, getting older, bad decisions, worse hangovers, and the sort of characters you only ever meet in or around a pub. Honest, self-aware, and unapologetically funny, his material feels lived-in and instantly relatable. Lager Than Life is a celebration of nights that spiral, mates who never change, and the quiet chaos of everyday British life. Sandros relaxed delivery and natural crowd connection allow his punchlines to land effortlessly, turning familiar situations into moments of pure comedy. One minute hes dissecting modern masculinity, the next hes deep into a story that probably shouldve stayed off record but youre glad it didnt. This tour marks the next step for a comic firmly on the rise, bringing his most personal and hard-hitting material yet to live audiences. Whether youve followed his podcast appearances or are discovering him for the first time, expect big laughs, brutal honesty, and stories that hit close to home. So get a drink in, find your seat, and brace yourself. With Sandro Ford, its always Down the Hatch. Lovelyyy

Gena Feat. Liv.e & Karriem Riggins

23 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

Dynamic Dallas-born, LA-based artist, Liv.e, and renowned drummer Karriem Riggins join forces as the spirited new collaborative duo GENA. Short for “God Energy, Naturally Amazing” and loosely inspired by Gina from Martin, the GENA collaborative project channels the instinctive musical prowess of both musicians while colliding their jazz-inspired styles. The result is a playful, soul-laden improvisational body of work that captures Liv.e’s raw vision to reconstructing R&B her way and Karriem’s masterful percussive universe that spans jazz improvisation and beat-making alchemy.

Robin Ince & Joanna Neary

18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Stories, poetry, comedy from two firm friends Joanna Neary and Robin Ince- Robin is best known as presenter of The Infinite Monkey Cage for over 200 episodes as well as author of many books most recently his book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal about neurodivergence and his first collection of poetry Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth. Joanna loves drawing and maths and is best known as a character comedian on stage, radio and screen. Robin Ince- Comedian, Writer, Broadcaster Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand up Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written four acclaimed books, including Bibliomaniac, earned him the prestigious Booksellers Association Author of the Year award. His fifth, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal is published in May 2025. He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the ground breaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People which has been adapted worldwide. He has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association. Jo Neary - Comedian, Illustrator, Writer Joanna Neary is an award-winning writer and comedian, who has acted in TV series such as How Are You - It’s Alan Partridge, Ideal, Time Trumpet, That Mitchell And Webb Look, Man Down, So Awkward and more. Radio writing and performing credits include Inbox: The Art Of Now, Wosson Cornwall, Out To Lunch and Library Lady for BBC Radio 4 and Radio 2. Joanna writes for Aquila magazine, specialising in articles for children about art and maths, and has made illustrations for The Great British Colouring Book (Professional Cartoonists Organisation), The XTC Bumper Book For Boys and Girls, A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes by Lucy Nichol (Trigger Press), as well as Draw The Line, which won Broken Frontier’s Award for Best Webcomic (Street Noise Books). Proudly working with Robin Ince since 2004 in shows such as Book Club and Nine Lessons, Jo’s pen and ink self-portrait appears in Robin’s book ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’. Jo is currently touring a new work in progress show and hosting her podcast of the same name ‘Two Strings and Paint Tins’ which is about making things and finding a way. You can also hear character comedy ‘Wife On Earth’ on all pod platforms.

Scummy Mummies - Christmas Show

8 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 2026

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Komedia Brighton! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Alfie Brown: the Entertainer

15 Sept 2026 - 16 Oct 2026

A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis, desperate to find meaning in life. As technology makes life easier, where do we find value What is stand-up comedy for Buy a ticket and find out, let me amuse you like youve never been amused before, I doubt youll ever need amusing again.

The Men They Couldn't Hang

25 Sept 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

The Men They Couldn't Hang came together in 1984 to perform at the alternative music festival in Camden town alongside the legendary Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers. Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, veterans of the Southampton based pop-punk band 'Catch 22', met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush whilst busking in Shepherds Bush in London. Their early line up was Stefan Cush (Vocals, Guitar), Paul Simmonds (Guitar, Bouzouki, and Keyboards), Philip Odgers (Vocals, Guitar, Tin Whistle, and Melodica), Jon Odgers (Drums, Percussion) and Shanne Bradley (Bass, Flute). Championed by the late John Peel their first single, a cover of Eric Bogle's 'Green Fields of France' (1984), became a big hit on the UK Indie charts and a staple of Peel's festive 50. Their first album, Night of a Thousand Candles, was released in 1985. It includes the singles 'Ironmasters' and 'Greenback Dollar'. Signing for MCA the following year, they recorded their second album, How Green Is the Valley, produced by Mick Glossop. Included on this album are thesingles 'Gold Rush', 'Shirt of Blue' and 'Ghosts of Cable Street'. In 1987 Shanne Bradley left the band and was replaced by Ricky McGuire, famous for touring with punk legends the UK Subs at the tender age of 17. With their third release in 1988, Waiting for Bonaparte, The Men They Couldn't Hangwere starting to achieve recognition across Europe for their political comment and raucous live shows.

David Gedge

8 Sept 2026 - 15 Sept 2026

'Tales From The Wedding Present Volume Three : Book Launch Tour' Featuring... - An opening 30-minute acoustic solo set by Darren Hayman. - A 30-minute interview where David, Terry & Lee are cross-examined by Darren. - An audience Q&A. - A 50-minute, stripped-back semi-acoustic set featuring David, Terry on bass and Wedding Present guitarist Rachael Wood. - After the show David, Terry & Lee will be happy to sign copies of the book.

Aurie Styla: Maverick

12 Sept 2026 - 23 Apr 2027

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show ‘MAVERICK’. ‘MAVERICK’ looks at life from the end of ‘The Aurator’ Tour onwards, and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance, family influence, relationships, health and more. Aurie has appeared on 'Richard Osman's House Of Games' (BBC), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), and many more shows. He’s the host of his very popular BBC Radio 4 show ‘Tech Talk’ which is returning for a second series. In 2025 he was selected as a New Face Of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival, and in 2026 will debut at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles. “Masterful Entertainment” - British Comedy Guide “Perfect & Polished! There is an effortlessness to his style that’s rare.” - ITalkTelly “Energy was on another level... polished, virtuoso performance!” - TimeoTalk “There’s a natural warmth to his presence that’s intoxicating and makes for one of the most moreish hours.” - Chortle “Combines laughs and vulnerability to winning effect” - The Times Run-time: 110 mins approx inc. interval. Age guidance: 14+ live stand-up. Photography Credit: Garry Carbon

Jim Moray

27 Jan 2027 - 13 Feb 2027

Jim Moray is an English folk singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.

Rosie Brown Band + The Reed Conservation Society

4 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 2026

The Rosie Brown Band celebrates 25 years since the release of their debut album, By the Blue, which garnered glowing praise in the music press of the day and invited comparisons with the likes of John Martyn and Nick Drake. The 5-piece band, which a quarter of a century later still operates in its original, close-knit line-up, are currently working on their fifth studio album, and this special anniversary show will feature a selection of songs from across the years.

The Rifles

27 Aug 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

There can’t be many other bands in the UK with as fervent a fanbase as The Rifles. Over a decade after their formation, they can still play to thousands of fans all over the country. They have an impressive catalogue under their belt which includes 5 studio albums and a host of songs that have become institutional fan favourites, and it is these tracks that have been compiled to form the new compilation, 'Singles Collection'. It’s hard to think of a band more operating on their own terms, more outside of any sphere of influence, and more still alive than the Rifles. 'Singles Collection' is a retrospective homage to that achievement.

Blow Up

7 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Blow Up returns to Colchester for the first time since the 1990s. Colchester was the first town to hold a Blow Up event outside of the weekly London events way back then. We look forward to the return.

Joan As Police Woman

5 Nov 2026 - 23 Feb 2027

Acclaimed Brooklyn songwriter Joan As Police Woman announces rescheduled tour dates for 2022 with her trio featuring drummer Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons, Jeff Buckley) and bassist Jacob Silver (Lee Fields). Joan has spent lockdown making and releasing new music including her second album of covers and her first live album. Joan also appeared on the Afel Bocoum album "Lindé" (World Circuit) and wrote and recorded "Simplicity" with Damon Albarn for the recent Gorillaz "Song Machine" album. A new Joan As Police Woman studio album is expected Autumn 2021 via PIAS. Sessions for the new record began in Paris in November 2019 with Dave Okumu and Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, who we lost 5 months later. For the 2022 tour, Joan and her trio will perform music spanning her career, including songs off the new albums and reworked classics.

Candice Carty Williams

1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2026

Join Afrori Books and Sunday Times Bestseller Candice Carty-Williams. First Black female winner of Book and Author of the year at the National Book Awards. Her bookQueenie was adapted for Channel 4. Candice’s drama,Champion, aired on BBC and Netflix. Her new book, Queenie is Working on Itsees Queenie, navigating her 30s - dealing with fertility, medical treatment, racism, friendships, grief and terrible hen-dos. Candice is one of the most important cultural writers writing today, a passionate advocate for Black voices and writing content that is relatable amongst women. Candice will talk about her journey as a writer, writing the experience of Black womanhood beyond tramua-led tropes and why she is returning to Queenie now.

Secrets of The Simpsons - An Evening with Mike Reiss

29 Jul 2026 - 6 Aug 2026

Comedy producer Mike Reiss has written scripts for countless episodes of The Simpsons and many other American television shows and movies. ‘Entertainment Weekly’ called Season 4 of The Simpsons “the greatest season of the greatest show in history”. Mike Reiss lectures regularly throughout the USA and on several cruise ships including Cunard’s QM2. This Summer Mike makes his UK debut visiting London, Stockport, Birmingham and Brighton. A two-hour presentation including interval and audience Q&A.

Irvine Welsh: In Conversation

19 Sept 2026 - 20 Sept 2026

Irvine Welsh was born in the great city of Edinburgh and matured in the housing schemes of Leith, West Pilton and Muirhouse. Neither school nor conventional employment appealed, but he was inspired to write after experiencing the explosions of punk and rave first hand. Trainspotting, Welsh's debut novel, was rejected from the Man Booker Prize shortlist, allegedly for offending the judges. It went on to sell over a million copies in the UK alone and was adapted into an iconic film by Danny Boyle, starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Kelly Macdonald. Porno was adapted into T2: Trainspotting, a sequel that reunited the original cast and crew. Renton, Begbie, Sick Boy and Spud, the much-loved antiheroes of Trainspotting, inhabit a fictional universe based on Welsh's experience of an inner-city Scotland blighted by Thatcherism and drug abuse. This universe has often been revisited in novels including Skagboys, The Blade Artist and A Decent Ride. It has been augmented by iconic characters from subsequent books, like Juice Terry, Post Alec, Jonty McKay and, trying to keep them (and themselves) in order, wayward cops Bruce Roberson and Ray Lennox, both of whom were played to devastating effect by James McAvoy in the film Filth, and on TV by Dougray Scott in Crime. 'General Admission + Book' tickets include a copy of Irvine Welsh's new book, Can Nothing Save Us, which will be available collect at the event.

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: John Robertson & Patrick Monahan

14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026

John Robertson Viral for his wild improv and crowdwork, John Robertson storms back with a brand-new hour of high-voltage comedy. The mastermind behind cult sensation The Dark Room, Robertson has racked up millions of views for his wild, sharp interactions and unpredictable onstage mayhem. Fresh from earning British Comedy Guide’s Best-Reviewed Comedy Show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, he returns with even more speed, chaos and razor-edged spontaneity. Expect fast riffs, audience interplay that borders on supernatural, and a performer who treats the stage like a live wire waiting to be grabbed.

La Komedie Francaise - French/English Comedy

12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Looking to learn French online? Curious about that 14th July French holiday? We may have just the thing for you! La Komedie Francaise is a comedy night to celebrate Bastille Day (Fête nationale) and bring together the French community in Brighton. With a mix of French and English jokes, it’s the perfect way to introduce your mates to some French culture beyond cheese & baguettes. Your "French tutors" are: Arielle Souma (MC) This fabulous French-Ivorian comedian is blunt, sassy, and beloved by all! Arielle was previously nominated for a Leicester Comedy Award, shortlisted for the BBC Comedy Awards, and a finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny and Not So New Comedian of the Year competitions. Celya AB This dynamic Parisian stand-up and writer won the Chortle Award for Best Newcomer in 2022 and was a finalist in the Funny Women Awards too! You may know her from Live At The Apollo, Off Menu with Ed Gamble & James Acaster, or her support tours for Maria Bamford and St Vincent. Maureen Younger Britanique. Écrivain. Humouriste. Une globetrotter qui parle 5 langues c’est rare, et c’est encore plus rare quand c’est une Brit! Maureen kife les challenges, cela explique son adoration pour faire due ‘stand up’ en Allemange... Une bête de scène hilarante et délirante qui n’a pas sa langue dans sa poche. Ian Moore With over 30 years of experience, Ian Moore is “one of the country’s top comedians” (The Guardian). An Englishman living in rural France, Ian is also the author of murder mysteries novels like Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage, and memoirs C’est La Vie and Vive Le Chaos. Sounds pretty French to us.

Spencer Jones: Dogs Wip

12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Spencer Jones (me) is making a new live comedy show and this is a work in progress of that show. It’s called dogs because there’s dogs in it and it’s about dogs. But please don’t be put off if you don’t like dogs, it’ll still be funny. In fact, there’s a good chance that by the time I come to Brighton, it’ll only be 30% dogs. There will be weird characters, strange props, fur, and I would imagine some daft music. Lots of bits and pieces for us to work out if they’re funny or not (they will be) x

Reuben Solo - Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me

4 Sept 2026 - 17 Sept 2026

I've got a terrible feeling about this show. Like, somehow the whole thing is doomed. I've got this recurring dream where I'm on stage, thousands of miles from home and the crowd has turned on me. There are thousands of them and they are all booing me and Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) is there, and so is Simon Cowell and he's slamming his fist into a red buzzer and the sound splits the air like a gunshot and the ceiling rips open and confetti rains down like debris but the booing only gets louder and louder and louder and louder and then I wake up. And ! realise that all of that actually happened to me.

Steve Knightley

9 Jul 2026 - 6 Dec 2026

As a long-serving troubadour of the folk and acoustic music scene, master songwriter and storyteller Steve Knightley has spent much of his life on the road, collecting songs, stories, anecdotes and observations with the odd disaster along the way. Best known for his work with the award-winning acoustic roots group Show of Hands, Steve has performed in venues from the Albert Hole in Bristol to the Albert Hall in London. His impressive back catalogue of songs are modern classics, still filling the folk clubs and festival fields, and forever influencing the next generation of folk artists. Steve says, 'A life on the road certainly has its challenges, but I can't say I'd do it differently if I had to start all over again. The format of 'Songs and Stories', and now 'Roadworks' allows me to share the stories I've collected over the years, along with plenty of observations along the way. It's just me, a radio mic and a couple of guitars which is daunting and liberating in equal measures, and it's enabled me to build elements into my shows which I've never been able to before.'

Wheels In Motion

2 Sept 2026 - 24 Sept 2026

Grassroots Indie rock concert.

Chris Harper: Back To Brighton

22 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026

On the 22nd of August, Chris takes over Komedia Brighton for one unforgettable night. Picture this: you, front row, telling your grandkids one day, ‘I saw them before they were famous!’ We’re not just throwing a gig - we’re crafting the kind of experience that stays with you. Every penny we make goes right back into making our shows even more magical. Don’t take our word for it, though - ask literally anyone who's been. They’ll tell you, our shows hit different. After selling out shows in London, Brighton and Tunbridge Wells, expect energy! So grab your ticket, and get ready for a night that'll have you buzzing long after the encore.

Will Wilde

7 Aug 2026 - 6 Dec 2026

Will Wildes intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. "Im always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundaries, trying to change peoples perception of it. In fact Will has gone one step further and created his own signature "Wilde Tuned" harmonicas so he can play licks that werent possible before. They enable me to hold my own with any blues rock guitarist.

Li Jin Hao: Falling from a Moon

5 Aug 2026 - 7 Nov 2026

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour. "I wanna go back in time. Not too far, not Pangea. The present feels too heavy, the past feels like the moon - with less gravity, I was lighter. Meet me on the moon." As seen on Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping (Channel 4), DMs Are Open (BBC Radio 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe (ITVX) and Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central).

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

11 Jul 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn. So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So, let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at. This is a taster menu of political and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the hell is going on’ into a cogent evening of stand-up.

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Kate Butch & James Barr

9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2026

7pm doors 7.30pm-8.30pm TBC 8.30pm-8.45pm approx. Interval 8.45pm-9.45pm approx TBC Kate butch Come and witness award-winning menace to society Kate Butch unleash a brand-new batch of chaotic brilliance. Fresh from dazzling Drag Race, storming a sell-out run at the Soho Theatre, and packing out the Edinburgh Fringe, Kate is back with a work-in-progress hour that’s bursting with ludicrous stories, bold new ideas, and the kind of chaotic glamour only she can deliver. Expect jokes, questionable decisions, and a whole lot of Butch-ery as she tests out material hotter than her contour. “The comedy queen of the Fringe” The Recs 'A great comedian' WhatsOnStage James Barr: a punchy title (wip) “Hi James 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)' is a long title. Would you consider something punchier? Warmly, The Industry.” NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy nominee, James Barr, is back working on his new show! Comedian and broadcaster on Hits Radio, he is the storyteller behind one of the most talked-about shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum). British Comedy Guide's Best Reviewed Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show longlist, British LGBT Awards 2025 Top 10 LGBTQ+ Public Figure.

Not-A-Band: Theme-A-Geddon

1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

Not A Band / Gag Reflex present: Theme-A-Geddon Ladies and gentlemen. Do not adjust your sets. Not A Band return to Brighton with their latest music and comedy show "Theme-A-Geddon!" A joyous celebration of the golden age of 80's and 90's TV and Film Theme tunes, played live by a four piece band, that'll hit you right in the nostalgia. Expect Knightrider, Thundercats, The A Team, Baywatch, Only Fools and Horses, Dangerzone and many many more. With costume changes (have you seen the size of those red shorts?) live visuals and lots of silliness, this isn't just a band, it's Not A Band! With special Komedia guests and surprises, this is a show not to be missed for any fan of 80's and 90's pop culture. 'Possibly the greatest band ever' Geoff Barrow (Portishead) 'Brilliant, book em!' Sean Williamson (Barry, Eastenders)

Queer Cxntry

8 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2026

QUEER CXNTRY with Pink Suits and The Northdown Rodeo is coming to Brighton y'all! A night for all your Queer Country fantasies... Hosted by Dame Jame with Margate's country super group pink suits & The Northdown Rodeo ft Sue Spurs, Sugar Ray, Janet District Council, Shelly Grotto, Pretzel Cage, Lo Barnes, Em Rose and Eli Gargallo! Special Cabaret guests will be gracing our stage and DJ's will be there to keep your boots a stompin' all night long! Little Gay Line Dancing Club will teach a couple of dances at 7:15pm so come down early to learn some country classics! First time at The Rodeo? Come dressed to impress in your Country Best and join in with Dame James Games for a chance to win some country lovin' prizes! There will be performances, live music, a photobooth, line dancing and more! Saddle up London... This is the Country night you never knew you needed! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space. There will be zero tolerance of any sexist, transphobic, homophobic or abusive behaviour. We are running that out of town and out of country! Tickets are on a sliding scale starting at £12.50, if you can pay more than you are welcome to! This night is for and by the queer community so if you are an ally and you have the means this is a great way to support. Presented by pink suits

Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) at Komedia, Brighton

6 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2026

Brighton, brace yourselves: Britallica-the world's first all-metal Britney Spears tribute-is rolling in with two crushing hours of bangers, from "Toxic" to "...Baby One More Time," reforged across every shade of metal.

Milo Edwards: Catamaran

6 Oct 2026 - 2 Dec 2026

Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques? In 2025 Milo Edwards found a box of old letters in the back of his late Mother’s wardrobe. Catamaran is a show about his parents and the letters they wrote and the 1980s, in which Milo asks what remains of a human life, what’s torn out, what happens if that life was surprisingly horny...and whatever happened to Jim Lock’s catamaran?

Everywhere At Once Festival

27 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery. It will feature over 1,200 gigs across 500+ UK grassroots venues, acting as a festival on your doorstep during Glastonbury's 2026 fallow year, aiming to support local venues.

Maureen Younger: Be More Maureen

23 Jul 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Single, child free and from working class stock, Maureen reflects on life (her own) romance (or rather lack of it) and ageing (lie about it) and why it's never a good idea to underestimate a middle-aged woman. Often described as opinionated, always seen as uniquely herself and never seen as a walk over. An hour in her company and you too will want to BE MORE Maureen.

Rob Newman: 21st Century Survival Guide

24 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2027

Hot on the heels of his new novel, INTELLIGENCE, Rob Newman returns to offer a Survival Guide to the 21st Century. How do we defend ourselves from oil shocks, chatbots and billionaire Tech Bros inciting civil war? Or stop AI stealing half our water, and water companies poisoning the rest? In a whistlestop tour of new ideas, Newman explores what clues history offers us for when the rich and powerful go ape.

Up All Night: One Direction 16th Anniversary Party

11 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

IT'S BEEN 16 YEARS OF ONE DIRECTION! In 2010, the world's greatest band was formed and we are throwing the ULTIMATE 1D party to celebrate! Superficial x Call Me Maybe DJs will be spinning nothing but songs from One Direction + the boys all! night! long! Tickets are going to move fast - C’mon C’mon and get yours now! Please note this is an appreciation night to celebrate the music of One Direction on a dancefloor! Superficial is not affiliated with One Direction and they will not be performing at this event. Our events may feature moving and flashing lights. If you have photosensitivity or any related concerns, feel free to reach out to us with any questions!

Von Hertzen Brothers (Acoustic Enough)

31 Oct 2026 - 3 Nov 2026

Celebrating 25 years of music with unique reimagined performances from across the band’s celebrated catalogue Acclaimed Finnish progressive rock band Von Hertzen Brothers have announced a special run of UK theatre dates. Taking place in intimate seated venues across the country, the shows will celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary with a unique concert experience unlike anything they have presented in the UK before. The band wryly describe these performances as acoustic ‘enough’ - while the songs may be reimagined beyond their usual electric rock set-up, these shows are anything but stripped back. Far from a simple “unplugged” set, they interpret the band’s music in a way that feels intimate, expansive and more immersive than ever before. The three brothers, Mikko, Kie and Jonne von Hertzen are joined on stage by their bandmate, multi-instrumentalist Markus Pajakkala whose impressive array of instruments goes far beyond a traditional acoustic set-up. The brothers themselves also show off their insane musical skills, each playing multiple instruments and taking turns on drums, keyboards, guitars, vocals, percussion and whatever else happens to be at hand. Presented in seated theatre and cabaret-style venues, these evenings are designed to bring audiences closer to the songs and stories at the heart of the music. Spanning the band’s rich 25-year catalogue, audiences can expect fan favourites, deep cuts and rarely performed material presented in brand new arrangements created especially for these shows.

Boast in Show

16 Sept 2026 - 2 Dec 2026

Boast in Show is the hilariously uplifting comedy showdown where comedians battle with compliments instead of insults. Created by host and comedian Carl Carzana, and produced by comedian and producer Dawn Williams, this one-of-a-kind show has taken the comedy scene by storm, earning the Chortle Award for Best Live Comedy Format 2025 and 2026! Unlike traditional roast battles, Boast in Show flips the script. Challengers face off using elaborate compliments, grand gestures, and creative "boasts" to celebrate their opponent. From heartfelt poems and original songs to extravagant gifts - even a national day officially registered in a contestant's name; Comedians go to extreme lengths to outshine each other with kindness and win the hearts (and high scores) of the panel of expert judges. The only rule? Anything goes - apart from hurting each other's feelings! Watch as the circuit's best and brightest knock ten shades of self esteem in one another and battle it out to be crowned the Boast in Show.

Amelia Coburn

3 Dec 2026 - 24 Feb 2027

BBC Radio Young Folk Awards Nominee, UKE Magazine Best Newcomer winner and now English Folk Expo Mentor Scheme participant, Amelia Coburn is a truly stunning solo performer who bears comparisons to Kate Bush and Nick Drake with beguiling original folk and jazz influenced songs. Amelia has performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, Costa Del Folk in Ibiza and numerous other national and international events including sell out solo shows in her native North East and elsewhere as well as supporting a diverse range of artists including The Wedding Present, Steve Harley and the late folk legend Vin Garbutt.

Stand Up For Games Aid

13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Stand up for Games Aid is back, sponsored by Studio Gobo and Electric Square Studios, supported by The Chinese Room, Hi-Rez Studios, and MAG interactive. Join us for an evening of fun, laughter and fundraising for fantastic causes. And most importantly of all, all money raised goes to Games Aid's fantastic children's charities supporting young people across the UK. Our amazing lineup currently includes: - HOST: Laura Lexx - Cally Beaton - Robin Morgan - Stefano Paolini - Simon Evans More acts to be confirmed

John Crace: What The Hell Just Happened?

18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The last 10 years of British politics has been one long psychodrama. The Scottish referendum. David Cameron's surprise election win. Brexit. Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Liz Truss. Rishi Sunak. Each prime minister worse than the last. Covid. Partygate. The UK's politicians had rarely looked so clueless. Even with the new Labour government we are still rushing through several news cycles each day. John Crace, the Guardian's much loved political sketchwriter, has had a ringside seat at all the main events. Join him for an evening of high comedy as he tries to make sense of it all. Find out what the Queen's last words to Liz Truss really were. This might just be the best therapy session you've ever had.

Wild Pink

3 Sept 2026 - 7 Sept 2026

Wild Pink is an American indie rock band from the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City.

Ben Poole

31 Oct 2026 - 27 Feb 2027

Inspired by the blues, infused with a hard hitting, 'in-yer-face' rock approach and topped-off by virtuoso musicianship, Ben Poole is being talked of as the new up-and-coming uk blues guitarist; one of the finest to have emerged in europe for years. having already played with, and received critical acclaim from some of his heroes; legendary blues artists including Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and John Mayall, it appears that there is no stopping this young and incredibly gifted musician. Touring to promote his new live album which will be available at the gig.

Kim Blythe: Puzzle

5 Aug 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly. Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Nominee 2025 & 2026.

New Untouchables Present... Brighton Mod Weekender

28 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

The venue has a large wooden maple dancefloor, air con, all night bar and fantastic sound system at the party with new Untouchables DJs & special guests

James Phelan

23 Jul 2026 - 17 Mar 2027

Star of The Greatest Magician, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show. Most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery, and described as ‘Joel Dommett meets Derren Brown’ - The Dreamer is a celebration of the impossible becoming possible. With ‘heartwarming story-telling’ (The Standard) and unparalleled ‘mind-blowing magic’ (Herald) - you’ll find yourself swept into a wonderful world of amazement, laughter and mystery. The Dreamer is an astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated spectacle that will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. You can’t afford to miss it.

New Generation

30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Please note there will be a dress code in place for these events. Anyone wearing shorts will not be admitted. Live music from Benson Gibbons & the Sapphires + New Breed. DJs: Riley Gillard, Logan Menard, Oliver Nyikos & Charlotte Lewis.

Reece Kidd - 1 Irishman

12 Nov 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Irish comedian Reece Kidd returns with a brand-new stand-up comedy show. Reece’s style is Irish fish-out-of-water: big storytelling, sharp characters, and the chaos of being an Irishman abroad. Expect playful dark humour (he’s Irish after all), fast improvisation, and crowd interaction that celebrates cultural differences Originally from Belfast, Reece now lives in London, performing at top comedy clubs during the week and touring internationally every weekend. He has spent the last two years travelling the globe, bringing his comedy to more than 30 countries. Every year he performs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the biggest arts festival in the world, where he has sold out his entire run for the last three years.

Wot Italian?

5 Sept 2026 - 7 Nov 2026

Wot italian? Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione. “Wot Italian?” Is a hilarious and heartfelt collision of Graffoe’s sharp wit and whimsical storytelling with Forcione’s virtuosic guitar mastery. This show promises a mix of brilliantly crafted songs, laugh-out-loud banter, and jaw-dropping musical skill-all served with a side of Mediterranean flair. From tender ballads to toe-tapping tunes, expect an eclectic mix of genres and an atmosphere that’s as warm and inviting as a Tuscan summer evening. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the tunes, or a little bit of both, "Wot Italian?" is a show that will leave your heart lighter and your spirits soaring. Don’t miss this unique collaboration-an evening of joy, artistry, and laughter awaits!

Sophie McCartney

5 Sept 2026 - 17 Apr 2027

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she Does Not Believe It! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.

An Idiot's Guide to Wine

26 Jul 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. The Australian sensation, An Idiot's Guide to Wine, is making its way to Brighton to deliver an evening of comedy and wine tasting. Guests will have the opportunity to sample six different wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show written by Merrick Watts. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a total beginner, you'll giggle and gulp your way through a night where the hardest part will be not to spill your wine while laughing. Get your tickets for An Idiot's Guide to Wine in Brighton! An Idiot's Guide to Wine is produced by Fever under license from Grapes of Mirth Pty Ltd.

Pat Hamilton

3 Sept 2026 - 15 Sept 2026

Pat Hamilton is one of Scotland's most promising young artists, with multiple sold out headlines to his name, Pat opened the BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT and has amassed over 1,000,000 streams on his debut album 'To Whom It May Concern.

John Finnemore: Among Other

17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2026

John Finnemore, writer and star of BBC Radio 4’s Cabin Pressure and John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme, comes to Brighton with an evening of his favourite sketches and monologues from the past nine (nine? Can that be right? ) series of his sketch show, plus a few brand new ones. But not just him! He’s also bringing his favourite of the other four cast members. That’s right, the really good one! The only good one, if we’re honest. I mean, it would be cruel to the others to actually name them. But you know the one.

Lovers II Friends – 90S/00S Day Party

19 Sept 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Finally! A day party for the millennial generation! Playing nothing but the best of 90s and 00s R’n’B and pop bangers. Still want to hit the club but be home by the time doors are usually open? We got you. Limited tickets, be quick! Playing Ja Rule / Ashanti, Usher, Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, J-Lo, Cassie, Kelis, Dr Dre, Pink, Mary J Blige, Ludacris, Ne-Yo and loads more.

Crying Into Bins

8 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2026

A surreal spoken word theatrical hybrid, taking the audience on a cathartically funny journey through 20 years in the hospitality industry. From the food waste bin into which her friend had a nervous breakdown, Lia tries to make sense of the twenty years she spent serving food and drink. The show chronicles tales collected over two decades - a poetical exploration of mental health, societal structures, terrible rage and bittersweet acceptance. But expect a little more than one woman and a microphone... “I have spent my adult life shovelling leftover potato fondants into my mouth in the vain hope that the sheer volume might make up for the lack of company, posh dress and dinner music they were designed for.”

Myndstate: Deep Breath

15 Jan 2027 - 15 Jan 2027

myndstate is a spoken-word artist known for blending hard-hitting, vulnerable performances with wit and humour. His words - full of emotion, storytelling, and rhyme - have made him a national poetry slam winner, got him featured on BBC, Sky, and Attitude, plus have amassed millions of views online. His new show takes you on a journey of hope & survival through his debut collection, deep breath. Exploring themes of sexuality, identity, love, and shame, it beautifully narrates the struggles of finding yourself, and your place, in a world that often doesn’t want you to belong. Having spent much of his life holding his breath, hiding who he is, myndstate's latest performance has him fully exhaling - and you can’t help but do it too.

Jay Buchanan

21 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Jay Buchanan, frontman of Grammy-nominated rock band Rival Sons, will play a special run of intimate shows in support of his debut solo album Weapons Of Beauty this summer, kicking off in Scandinavia, and finishing up in the UK.

Chris Grace: 88%

21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2026

Chris Grace (Superstore, Dropout) brings a new hour of stand-up comedy for a UK world premiere tour. Whether it's politics, religion, AI, or The Traitors... can you get along with someone if you only mostly agree with them?

Late Night With Terry Wogan

5 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2026

Terry's back from the dead and he's brought a chat show with him. Featuring interviews with "real" celebrities and accompanied by a live band. Previous guests include: George Lucas, Ray Parker Jr, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Liza Minelli, DB Cooper, Tim Henman, Scarlett Johansson and several different Michael Caines. Terry Wogan is a recipient of a KBE / dead. 'A clever late-night romp' (Telegraph). (Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe). Winner of the 2026 Komedia Award for Alternative Comedy with the Nest

Raising The Roof 2: A Fundraiser For Ymca Brighton

19 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

RAISING THE ROOF brings together some of the sharpest, funniest comics to support YMCA Brighton’s vital work providing safe accommodation, support and real pathways to independence for adults across the city. And the line-up is an absolute treat for comedy fans: Joe Wilkinson - the king of beautifully left-field, deadpan humour. Angela Barnes -brilliantly self-aware, warm and consistently hilarious. Dinesh Nathan- award-winning, razor-sharp observer with perfect timing James Ellis - effortless ability to turn everyday moments into huge laughs with killer timing. Hosted by Rich Wilson - he commands the night with the authority of a man who’s seen every kind of crowd and made all of them laugh. He keeps the chaos in check and the energy sky-high. It’s going to be a brilliant night of comedy, all while helping change lives in Brighton & Hove. If you’re a fan of smart, original stand-up, this is one you don’t want to miss.

The Brighton Bash Carnival: The Second Wave

25 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

After the Brighton BASH Carnival, we keep the energy flowing late into the night at Komedia. The 'Second Wave' is the official afterparty: a strictly positive vibrations celebration with DJs on rotation bringing reggae, dub, culture, afrobeats, hip hop and sounds from across the diaspora. Expect big tunes, good people, joyful movement and a dancefloor full of Black joy, unity and community spirit.

Gal Pals: Brighton Pride

1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2026

Brighton’s BIGGEST Pride after-party for lesbians, dykes, queer women and trans folks is back for the 9th year running. We’ll be joined by some very special guests, super sexy dancers & DJs playing pop, R&B, hip hop, disco, dance and Pride classics. Gal Pals is a space BY and FOR queer women, trans and non-binary folks. Our Pride will be a celebration and centering of our communities, who are too often sidelined by mainstream Pride events.

The Zangwills

2 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Indie-pop four-piece from the Cheshire area.

Randy Feltface

5 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2026

Randy Feltface is returning to Radio 4 with a brand-new show! Don’t miss this exclusive work in progress live reading of Randy Feltface’s Human Handbook: A four-part nature documentary series about humans, from the perspective of a non-human. In this much anticipated follow up to Randy Feltface’s Destruction Manual, Randy investigates Earth’s most confounding creature: The Human. Where did they come from? Why are they hell-bent on their own annihilation? And which one of them keeps leaving the milk out? This is your one chance to hear the series before the BBC lawyers get their hands on the scripts.

Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate

11 Mar 2027 - 3 Apr 2027

Life is gunna life and brains are gunna brain. Acclaimed stand up Kemah Bob takes their unmissable, critically acclaimed debut stand-up show on tour after a sell-out Fringe run. As seen on QI, Richard Osman's House of Games, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, Comedy Central Live, Don't Hate The Playaz, and Guessable. As heard on the Off Menu podcast, The Guilty Feminist, James Acaster's Perfect Sounds, Springleaf, and Brett Goldstein's Films To Be Buried With. Tour support for Hannah Gadsby, Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch. Host of the FOC IT UP Comedy Club and podcast. Directed by Desiree Burch.

A Christmas Cracker!

5 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

Oh, we wish it could be Christmas every day….! And for one evening only, this December, you shall experience the wackiest, most wonderful, and sensationally sparkling Christmas event of your year! Yes! The Sassy Cabaret Club are back, and we’ve got permission to borrow Santa’s Special Sass Pants for this one! Expect all the usual Sassy shenanigans and craziness you’ve come to know and love… with a bittersweet ending… this will be our last show before we go on another well-earned hiatus. We need our 27-year rest you know. SO… miss this one at your peril… Santa’s elves will know (they always do!) and you’ll be off that Christmas card list forevaaaar! Let’s make this a Christmas Cracker Show to remember… and then some!

The Witchcraft And Vagrancy Act: A Horror Folk Christmas

17 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act returns to Komedia with A Horror Folk Christmas, a celebration of festive folky frights and creepy Christmas carols. Expect the usual mix of magic, murder, and misery as TWAVA makes this midwinter especially bleak. The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act blends elements folk horror, dark cabaret, and the gothic, mesmerically unearthing the sinister side of traditional music with spooky sensibilities and a wicked sense of humour. The ghostly folk trio revel in exposing the horrors of our collective past, and Christmas offers a surprising wealth of upsetting songs and distressing folklore. Content warning: This show features flashing images and content some might find distressing, with references to murder, incest, infanticide, and suicide.

Do All The Christmas Things

9 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Consider this your official invite to the most unhinged Christmas party in town. Part cabaret, part house party,Do All The Christmas Things wraps up, chaos, and pure joy in one big sparkly bow-and gives a glittery middle finger to festive burnout and winter gloom. If you’ve been naughty and nice crack open the dopamine, sip the serotonin, and get stuck in. With nightly special guests and big prizes. (no peeking before Christmas).

Guess Boo - The Mystery Of My Nans Ashes

1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

24 dead celebrities on your 'Guess Boo' game board, 1 pot of ashes, but who will be first to "Guess Who?" is inside the urn. As a team of amateur Mediums, you will assist the infamous Mystic Smeg as he implements his irreverent and questionable methods to contact those in the spirit realm. You will be tasked to pay close attention to the whisperings of the spirits as they talk, draw and even play musical instruments to give you clues to help solve this nonsensical mystery. You'll laugh... You'll cry... You may even be aroused.

Kemah Bob: Love Child

3 Apr 2027 - 3 Apr 2027

Kemah Bob: Love Child Giraffes. VHS porn. Ketamine-infused breast milk. Acclaimed stand-up Kemah Bob (The Guardian's 10 Best Comedy Shows of 2024) returns with her much anticipated second show. Love Child is an intimate yet rowdy, personal yet electric, high-energy stand-up show from the “chest-achingly funny” Kemah Bob. Join her on a hilariously unhinged tour through what it’s like to be a woman with your dad’s lips, a chaotic childhood with questionable parenting, the very real science of epigenetic baggage, and her attempts at navigating the relentless pressure to be a Good Grown Up. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2024. As seen on QI, Richard Osman's House of Games, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, Comedy Central Live, Don't Hate The Playaz and Guessable. As heard on the Off Menu podcast.

Longnose Puppets Presents: Penguin

19 Dec 2026 - 24 Dec 2026

Maximum of 3 children per adult Long Nose Puppets' show PENGUIN is based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar. Ben is delighted when he rips open his present - inside is a penguin. "Hello Penguin!" says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; he pulls his funniest face; he puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance. Penguin says nothing. So Ben fires Penguin into OUTER SPACE... and Penguin comes back to earth without a word! It isn't until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks...and when he does, Ben discovers something that was really worth the wait. Penguin is exciting, surreal, and full of surprises, full to the brim with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez that will have everyone joining in! It’s a spectacular theatre experience for all ages-especially 2-8 year olds!

The Witchcraft And Vagrancy Act Halloween Party

31 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act invites you to the Marginalia Halloween Party, a night of odd-folk and musical curiosities. Celebrate the spooky season with a special showcase of folky frights to make you wiggle-while-you-weep, with a Halloween fancy-dress competition! The Witchcraft and Vagrancy Act unearths the sinister side of folk music, exposing the horrifying underbelly in traditional music with the sensibilities of dark cabaret, folk horror, and the gothic. Draw back the Veil with Fae as Folk, the all-female bards who combine captivating folklore, ethereal harmonies and compelling instrumentation to take you on a journey of song and story.

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