Tickets go on sale for first ever Milton Keynes Comedy Festival

Tickets have gone on sale for the first ever Milton Keynes Comedy Festival, which will take place in July.

The festival takes place from 9–12 July 2026 across multiple venues in the city centre, with Hotel La Tour, MK Gallery, Blossom Room, Midsummer Tap, Revolución de Cuba, MERKUR Casino and The Residence among the venues confirmed as hosting performers.

Ed Byrne, Joe Pasquale, Sara Pascoe, Simon Brodkin, Rhys James, Nina Benjamin, Matt Richardson, Ria Lina, Felicity Ward, Fiona Allen, Darren Harriott, Hal Cruttenden, Brennan Reece, Tez Ilyas and Eshaan Akbar are among the names confirmed, while there will also be a diverse programme of alternative and interactive shows such as John Robertson’s The Dark Room, The Noise Next Door, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, along with the much‑loved Faulty Towers dining experience.

Tickets are available exclusively through the Festival’s new website: www.miltonkeynescomedyfestival.com.

Jill Farnsworth, CEO of MyMiltonKeynes BID, said, “The reaction to the launch of the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival has been phenomenal. We’re thrilled to now open ticket sales and give people the chance to book to see these great acts. This is a huge moment for Milton Keynes and we can’t wait to welcome audiences for four days of brilliant entertainment this July.”

Mark Row and Ben Robinson of The Comedy Cow added, “We’ve curated a festival that mixes household names with innovative and immersive comedy experiences. MK is ready for a major comedy moment — and this is just the beginning.”