The Festival Pass is now SOLD OUT - but individual event tickets are still available
Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 14 - 17 of May.
The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit.
Further detail will follow as we confirm the festival programme so keep an eye on this page.
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Website: thereadingcomedyfestival.co.uk
Lineup subject to change. Timings may changes slightly as we finalise the festival schedule.
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Thursday 14 May
8pm - Reading Comedy Showcase
8:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival Presents: Jonathan Elston
Friday 15 May
7:30pm - Reading New Comedian of the Year Competition 2026
8pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: David Anthony
8:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty
10:30pm - The Late Show: Abi Mohanty Tough Titties
Saturday 16 May
12pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: The Hat and The Tash Reloaded
1:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Rachel Fairburn
3pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Harriet Kemsley
3:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Harriet Dyer
4:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty
6pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Darius Davies
8pm - Special Saturday Show at The Pentahotel
10:30pm - The Haters Ball
Sunday 17 May
12:30pm - What's The Game Improv Reading Comedy Festival Showcase 2026
2pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Garrett Millerick
3:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Lindsey Santoro
5pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Esther Manito & Matt Richardson
5:30pm - Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Finlay Christie
8pm - Comedy at the Taproom Sunday Showcase 2026 with Headliner Adam Kay
**Unfortunately Sara Pascoe can no longer make our show at Double-Barrelled Brewery due to filming commitments that have over run. The show will feature performances from Zoe Lyons, Esther Manito and Adam Kay.**