About Us

Now in its third year, Hull Comedy Festival is arguably the fastest growing Comedy Festival in the UK.

In 2008, 12,510 tickets were sold throughout 2-weeks of shows making it the largest ticketed festival in Hull and the East Riding.

Hull Comedy Festival was established in 2006 between eskimosoup and Hull BID. It has since gained the support of many great individual and organisations, along with partnerships with Hull Colour Pages, KCFM, St Stephen’s and First Hull Trains.

Headliners in the first two festivals have included: Paddy McGuiness, Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard, Jo Caulfield, Jason Manford, Jeremy Hardy and Stewart Lee.

Hull Comedy Festival operates as a fringe festival and does not charge venues, organisations, promoters and performers to present their show as part of the festival provided it meets festival criteria.

The 2009 festival will take place between Friday 23rd October and Saturday 7th November.

We aim to promote the social good that can be achieved through comedy, strengthen perceptions of the Hull area and provide a positive experience for everyone participating in the festival.

Find our more about the (Alternative) History of Hull Comedy Festival