Milton Keynes is about to get seriously funny as the very first Milton Keynes Comedy Festival arrives from 9–12 July 2026, bringing some of the biggest names in UK comedy to venues right across the city centre.
The festival will feature shows at 
MK Gallery, 
centre:mk, 
BrewDog, 
Blossom Room, 
Revolución de Cuba, 
Midsummer Tap, 
Merkur and more. Audiences can expect four days of live comedy, daytime entertainment, immersive shows and late‑night performances across Milton Keynes.
Four days of headline comedy across the city
The 2026 line‑up includes 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. Additional acts will be announced soon, with even more events planned for July.
The festival aims to bring a brand‑new cultural experience to the city, offering something for comedy fans, families, couples and anyone looking for fun things to do in Milton Keynes.
Immersive comedy and unique experiences
Alongside the big names, the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival will feature John Robertson’s Dark Room, Noise Next Door, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, Wifi Wars and A Star Wars Improv Show. With such a wide mix of shows, visitors can enjoy everything from traditional stand‑up to interactive comedy experiences.
Tickets and updates
Tickets for the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival go on sale during March 2026. More acts, venues and details will be released in the coming weeks. For updates, follow the festival across social media on @MKCityCentre and @TheComedyCow.
