The first-ever Live Comedy Day will take place on Wednesday, 1st April 2026 to celebrate the UK's wonderful live comedy sector and those working within it.

The Live Comedy Association (LCA) has launched a major new fund aimed to support the grassroots UK live comedy sector.  'Stand Up And Give' is an umbrella campaign to raise money to feed back into the UK sector.

Now in its 14th year, the Women In Comedy Festival has kicked off another year with an excellent array of events featuring outstanding talent from the world of comedy and bringing it to beautiful Manchester. The organisers of The Women In Comedy Festival know its importance, it is vital, "as undiscovered talent has had limited outlets and exposure for nearly 4 years now, and the lack of many festivals recently. Our Industry also needs healing, to come together again and socialise, network, showcase, learn, teach and reconnect."