LIVERPOOL'S 1 and only Hot Water Comedy Club will be hosting this year's:- 'Liverpool Comedy Festival,' as it takes over Blackstock Market with what is promising to be 4 days of cracking comedy, as well as:- live music, entertainment, food, drink and festival fun all under 1 roof. This year the festival runs from:- Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 6 September 2026. 

Created, funded and delivered by the team behind the Hot Water Comedy Club, this brand-new festival has one simple aim; to celebrate everything that makes Liverpool one of the best comedy cities in the world.

For 4 days, Blackstock Market will be transformed into a festival village packed with:- laughter, entertainment and experiences for all ages.

With more than 70 comedy shows which will be running across multiple stages and performance spaces, the festival will feature:- major touring acts, household names, podcasts, mixed bills, rising stars, 1 off specials and some of the very best comedians from Liverpool and beyond.

Confirmed names include:- Tony Carroll, Jamie Hutchinson, Katie Tracey, Paul Smith, Ignacio Lopez, Rachel Fairburn, Danny McLoughlin, Phil Chapman, Ricky Tomlinson, Crissy Rock and Mick Miller with more to be announced.

So, whether you are a lifelong comedy fan or just looking for a great day out, there will be something happening around every corner.

But this is not just about what happens on stage. Throughout the festival guests can also enjoy:- live music, family entertainment, street food, festival bars, whisky tasting sessions, outdoor seating areas, games, festival rides and activities across the Blackstock Market site. Come for a show, stay for the atmosphere or spend the whole day exploring everything the festival has to offer.

As the home of Hot Water Comedy Club, Blackstock Market has quickly become one of Liverpool's most exciting entertainment destinations.

Hot Water’s Liverpool Comedy Festival is a chance to bring everything together and showcase what can happen when great comedy, great entertainment and great people come together in 1 place. 

It is hoped that this is just the beginning, with the ambition to build a comedy festival which grows year after year, creating something Liverpool can be proud of while continuing to support comedians, performers, artists and the city’s wider creative community.

Hot Water Comedy's Paul Blair says:- "We're incredibly proud to be launching a comedy festival that truly reflects Liverpool’s world famous sense of humour and comedy heritage. Bringing together established stars, rising talent and local comedians under 1 roof, it’s a genuine celebration of live comedy and everything that makes the City's comedy scene so special. This is just the start. Our ambition is to grow the festival year after year into 1 of the UK’s biggest comedy festivals while continuing to champion local comedians and give audiences an unforgettable live experience. There's simply nothing like being in a room full of laughter; live comedy in proper comedy clubs will always beat watching a screen at an arena."

Be warned, tickets really are selling fast, and that is no joke! For the full Liverpool Comedy Festival programme visit:- HotWaterComedy.Co.UK, but get your tickets quickly, or you will miss the funnest nights of the year!