Southport Comedy Festival sponsored feature by Stand Up For Southport
The 2025 Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport has enjoyed a superb few days with thousands of people enjoying seeing some of the biggest names in UK comedy including sell-out shows for Chris McCausland, Ardol O’Hanlon, Mark Steel, Jimeoin and others.
Festival Director Brendan Riley is now encouraging people to ‘switch off your telly and come and enjoy some superb live comedy’ with more stellar acts on their way to Victoria Park.
Get ready for more laughter from now until Sunday 19th October 2025 with ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry’ Dr John Cooper Clarke, high-energy festival favourite Jason Byrne, American comedy legend Rich Hall, Persian powerhouse and star of the silver screen Omid Djalili, Irish Comedy Queen Deirdre O’Kane, UK comedy icon Mick Miller and the thrilling Southport New Comedian of the Year competition, a highlight of the festival, sponsored for a fourth year by Dragon Soop.
The entire festival is being staged in a giant luxury heated and seated marquee courtesy of Elite Events in Victoria Park, home of Southport Flower Show.
Visit southportcomedyfestival.com for full line up, information and direct links to book tickets.
Southport Comedy Festival Director Brendan Riley said: “We have eight sold out shows already! We’ve enjoyed huge support from people this year.
“Everything has been going really well. Tickets are close to selling out for our remaining shows too, so please book on if there’s anyone you fancy seeing.
“People in Southport love their live comedy. We’ve seen so many familiar faces who come to enjoy the festival year after year, making the most of some of the biggest names in comedy being in town.
“We’ve been really pleased to see so many people travelling to enjoy the Southport Comedy Festival from other parts of the country. We’ve welcomed people from Liverpool, Manchester, Lancashire, all over.
“It’s brilliant news to be able to attract thousands of visitors into town during October, which will give a welcome boost to local restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, guest houses and hotels.
“We’ve enjoyed some fantastic nights so far! We’re excited to see more big names this week including Dr John Cooper Clarke, Mick Miller, Rich Hall, Jason Byrne and Deirdre O’Kane, plus our annual Southport New Comedian Of The Year competition. Tickets for the competition are just £5 each, with the chance to see some really talented up and coming comedians.
“If you’re at home this week – turn off your telly and come and watch some superb live comedy.
“You’ll be sitting in luxury, in our huge heated and seated marquee, courtesy of Elite Marquees and enjoying a large bar by Elite Events, hot dogs from Willow Catering, plus free car parking.
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to our headline sponsors Halliwell Jones Kia, to our other event sponsors, our magnificent team and volunteers, Alad Adams and his team at Victoria Park, and to Mark Catherall and Sefton Tourism, for their ongoing support.”
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