Southport Comedy Festival returns next month for 17 days of laughter

With just a little over a month to go before the start of the 14^th annual Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport, have you got your tickets?

From Friday 3^rd October to Sunday 19^th October 2025 stars of the comedy world will descend on the lovely seaside town of Southport for 17 fun filled days of laughter.

Courtesy of Elite Events the whole festival will take place inside a luxury heated and seated marquee in the grounds of the iconic Victoria Park where you can watch some of the biggest names in comedy in a unique setting up close and personal.

The star studded lineup includes literary phenomenon and ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry’ Dr John Cooper Clarke, high-energy festival favourite Jason Byrne, universally acclaimed observational joke-master Jimeoin, American comedy legend Rich Hall, multi-award-winning comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel, internationally acclaimed Irish star Ardal O’Hanlon of Father Ted fame, Persian powerhouse and star of the silver screen Omid Djalili, comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland, Irish Comedy Queen Deirdre O’Kane, Host of Smash Hit Podcast ‘Have a Word’ Dan Nightingale, comedy circuit favourite Jenny Collier, star of Britain’s Got talent Jonny Awsum, hilariously outrageous clairvoyant from Phoenix Nights Clinton Baptiste  and UK comedy icon Mick Miller, the beloved “bald man with the long hair” and a cherished entertainer for over 40 years. 

Some shows have already sold out and others are selling fast so make sure to grab your tickets for the shows you want to see while they are still available!

The festival will once again be ‘raising money while raising a smile’ with two special charity Bingo events planned for local charities Southport Flower Show and Community Link Foundation, this event is sponsored by Anthony James Estate Agents for a third year.

The festival would like to say a big thank you to their fantastic local and national sponsors. Director Brendan Riley said: “Without their support we just couldn’t bring you such great comedy year after year. Take a look at the festival website and click the links to see who has helped keep Southport Smiling. Up The Port!”

The Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas at Victoria Park in Southport, Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX, 3^rd to 19^th October 2025.

Visit the Southport Comedy Festival website here to see the full line up, find out more information or to book tickets.

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