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Enjoy side-splitting shows from talented comedians in the centre of Bath at this beloved annual event, which returns from Saturday 21 March until Sunday 19 April 2026.

This year's highlights include:

• Harry Enfield
• Dead Ringers - 25th Anniversary Tour
• Troy Hawke
• Deirdre O’Kane
• Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show
• Rob Auton
• Hal Cruttenden
• Josh Jones
• Phil Kaye
• Jessica Fostekew
• Ed Byrne
• Nigel Planer

Events take place across a number of venues in Bath, including Bath Forum, Ring O Bells and Rondo Theatre.

Heats of the esteemed New Act Competition run throughout the Festival at The Nowhere Tavern, culminating in the Grand Final at The Old Theatre Royal.

The Festival wouldn’t be the same without the flagship bonkers bus tour The Wine Arts Trail (T.W.A.T.) – discovering new businesses and secret corners of Bath with a glass of wine and a ‘happening’ at each stop.

Tickets start at £10.

Read more:

• Festivals in Bath
• Comedy Events