Leicester Comedy Festival
Date: Wed, 5th Feb 2025 - Sun, 23rd Feb 2025
Venue: Various Venues in Leicestershire
This February, the festival celebrates laughter, creativity, and community with a diverse lineup of events:
🎭 A Variety of Comedy
From stand-up and sketches to improv, exhibitions, and workshops, there's something for everyone. Festival patron Eshaan Akbar and comedy legend Jenny Eclair will also feature in special on-stage interviews.
🎭 New Venues
The festival is expanding to include over a dozen new locations, such as Leicester Cathedral, De Montfort Student Union, and local spots like The Old Plough and Sunny Skies Café.
🎭 Inclusivity Initiatives
With projects like Bridging the Gap, the festival supports underrepresented comedians by covering costs and highlighting their shows. Safer, more accessible venues are also a priority.
🎭 Emerging Talent
Circuit Breakers and Leicester Comedian of the Year spotlight fresh acts, while Funny Women workshops champion women and non-binary comedians.
🎭 Community Engagement
Programs like Loving Laughing in schools, library tours, and creative events like the Completely Made Up History of Coalville bring comedy to all ages.
Audiences can support the industry by attending events, from big-name acts to rising stars, and helping sustain comedy as a vital art form.
