Get ready to laugh your socks off as our Courtyard Comedy Festival returns for its third 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.
LINE-UP*
Josh Pugh
"Inarguably five stars. He’s destined for the very big leagues" - British Comedy Guide.
Edinburgh Festival Award nominated viral sensation with a mass of TV credits including Live At The Apollo, How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge), Mock the Week, The Last Leg, The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything.
Shazia Mirza
"Guarantees laughter with her biting deadpan observations" - The New York Times.
Sought after all over the globe with TV credits that include Have I Got News For You, QI, Would I Lie To You, Top Gear, The Jonathan Ross Show, House Of Games and Pointless Celebrities.
Andrew Bird
"A truly excellent comedian" - Michael McIntyre.
Comic's Comic Award winner from The Russell Howard Hour and Comedy Central. Tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Russell Howard, Michelle Wolfe and Michael McIntyre
Eddy Midgley
"Easily one of the most capable acts I’ve seen. He has the potential to go on and be an incredibly exciting name in comedy" – Matt Richardson (Never Mind The Buzzcocks).
Lawrence Batley's Best New Yorkshire Act 2024 & Hot Water Comedy Club Comedian Of The Year.
Hosted by Anthony J Brown
*Line up subject to change. Any line up changes will be updated on this page.
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Dates
Fri 31 July 2026
Space
Courtyard
Tickets
£25.00
Duration
180 minutes
Age guidance
18+
Full weekend ticket offer
Book for Friday and Saturday's show to get a full weekend ticket for £40.
When booking via our website, just add both shows to your basket and the discount will automatically be applied.
Information
Courtyard Comedy Festival is part of Summer in the Courtyard, our outdoor festival of entertainment.
This 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.
