The Roundhouse Comedy Festival is making a grand return to Camden this summer, bringing a stellar lineup of comedians to London for its second edition. Running from Saturday, August 1 to August 18, 2026, the festival promises an expanded program of stand-up, live podcasts, theatrical comedy, and interactive shows.
Headliners and Special Guests
The festival will feature headline sets from some of the biggest names in comedy, including Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Frank Skinner, Sam Campbell (known for Last One Laughing), and Ed Gamble, host of the Off Menu podcast. Sara Pascoe and Vittorio Angelone will each host '& Friends' nights, curating hand-picked lineups of performers.
Additional Highlights
Jack Rooke, the BAFTA-winning creator of Big Boys, will revisit his show Good Grief a decade after its debut as part of a UK tour. American actress and comedian Kristen Schaal, famous for her role as Mel in Flight of the Conchords, will bring her new comedy play The Legend of the Crystal Shell to London for a one-night performance, co-starring her Bob's Burgers co-star John Roberts.
Live podcast recordings will be abundant at the festival. Kicking things off will be The Alexei Sayle Podcast with special guest Diane Morgan, followed by The Adam Buxton Podcast with special guest Mawaan Rizwan.
International Acts and Ticket Information
For the first time outside the US, the comedy streaming service Dropout will present live editions of its popular shows, including Dirty Laundry, Um, Actually, and Crowd Control.
Ticket prices have not yet been announced, but the 2023 edition saw prices between £17.50 and £35. A presale for Roundhouse members opens on Thursday, April 23, with general sale following on Friday, April 24. For those aged 30 and under, 30 £5 tickets will be held back for every show.
The festival is hosted by Saturday Night Live UK star Paddy Young and is produced in partnership with Berk's Nest. For more information, visit the Roundhouse website.
