Comedy Fri 1 August 2025 - Sat 2 Aug 2025

Courtyard Comedy Festival

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A woman in a sparkling blue gown with voluminous sleeves stands in front of a decorative backdrop featuring large golden palm leaves and vibrant purple and teal feathers. She has wavy, shoulder-length hair and dramatic eye makeup, looking upwards with a playful expression and open hands.
A man with dark hair and a beard smiles warmly at the camera. He wears a blue T-shirt under a grey, patterned jacket with a shearling collar, standing against a dark background.
A woman dressed as an eccentric character, wearing a beige coat with a leopard-print scarf, white-framed glasses, and short brown hair. She is excitedly holding a bunch of purple and white balloons while making a surprised expression.
A man with short, light brown hair and a beard is posing casually against a textured, metallic industrial background. He wears a dark navy jacket and scratches the back of his head with a slight smile.
A Black male comedian wearing a dark button-up shirt performs on stage, holding a microphone in one hand. His facial expression is animated, and he is standing in front of a backdrop with bright, round stage lights.
A man with short, curly dark hair and black-framed glasses wearing a buttoned-up, striped Western-style shirt with red, black, and grey colours. He has a slight smirk and is standing with his arms crossed against a white background.

Get ready to laugh your socks off as our Courtyard Comedy Festival returns for its second year in the surroundings of our beautiful Courtyard.

Grab a drink from the bar and enjoy some top stand-up in the summer sunshine! 

Some of the UK's best comedians and freshest new comedy talent will take to our outdoor stage for a weekend full of laughs.

Full weekend and Friday or Saturday tickets are available. This is a seated event. For any access queries, please get in touch on info@thelbt.org or call us on 01484 430528.

Line-up*

Friday - From 7pm

Kiri Pritchard-McLean 
Don Biswas
Barbara Nice
Hosted by Anthony J Brown

Saturday - From 7pm 

Darren Harriott 
Alun Cochrane
James Dowdeswell
Hosted by Anthony J Brown

*Line up subject to change. Any line up changes will be updated on this page.

Summer in the Courtyard is sponsored by: 

Dates

Fri 1 August 2025 - Sat 2 Aug 2025

Space

Courtyard

Tickets

£25.00 - £40.00

Duration

TBC

Age guidance

18+

Information

Courtyard Comedy Festival is a seated event which takes place outdoors in our Courtyard and will go ahead whatever the weather. We're Northern so we don't shy away from a bit of rain! We encourage you to come with jackets so we can all enjoy the show come rain or shine. Adverse weather conditions will be monitored. 

When you arrive there will be security on entry with bag checks taking place.

  • Fri 1 August 2025
    7:00pm
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  • Sat 2 August 2025
    7:00pm
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