Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026
The dates, the rooms, and your whole night planned around the show.
2–11 October 2026 · The Victoria
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The short answer
Birmingham Comedy Festival (2026 festival) is on now, until 11 October 2026 in Birmingham, England, at The Victoria, Cherry Reds and West Midlands Police Museum and more. An independent city-wide comedy festival, running since 2001, that mixes West Midlands talent with well-known acts; 2026 is its 25th anniversary edition. Its Breaking Talent Award, made with The Glee Club Birmingham since 2014, is by invitation, with acts from the region nominated by comedians, promoters and comedy professionals.
The next edition
- 2–11 October 2026 2026 festival
- 2 October 2026 2026 Breaking Talent Award final
Also given here: Breaking Talent Award
Plan the night
Pick the room, and D.O.C.'s planner builds the night around the show: when to leave, getting there and back, parking, dinner nearby and somewhere still open after, for 8 October 2026. Change the date on the plan for another night of the run.
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Questions
When is Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026?
2–11 October 2026 (2026 festival), in Birmingham, England.
Where is Birmingham Comedy Festival held?
In Birmingham, England: The Victoria, 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BN; Cherry Reds, 88-92 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BN; West Midlands Police Museum, The Lock-up, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6BJ; Stourbridge Town Hall, Crown Centre, Crown Lane, Stourbridge DY8 1YE.
How do I get tickets for Birmingham Comedy Festival?
From its own site, bhamcomfest.co.uk. D.O.C. sells no tickets.
How do I plan a night out at Birmingham Comedy Festival?
D.O.C.'s planner builds the night around the show at The Victoria: when to leave, getting there and back, parking, dinner nearby and somewhere still open after. It's free — Komic Bacon's Six Degrees at the top of this page, or “Plan the night”.
Sources
- Birmingham Comedy Festival — homepage ↗
- Birmingham Comedy Festival — About ↗
- Birmingham Comedy Festival — Breaking Talent Award 2026 ↗
- The Victoria: address ↗
- West Midlands Police Museum: address ↗
- Stourbridge Town Hall: address ↗
Updated 8 October 2026 · Birmingham Comedy Festival's facts from its own site, read 4 October 2026. Dates, rooms and tickets can change; its own site has the last word.
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- Camden Fringe
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