Southport Comedy Festival sponsored feature by Stand Up For Southport
The Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport has officially announced the final two names in its much-anticipated 2025 line-up, with legendary stand-up Mick Miller and cult favourite Clinton Baptiste joining an already stellar bill of comedy talent.
Mick Miller, a true icon of British comedy with over four decades of stage and screen success, brings his trademark wit and old-school charm to the festival. Clinton Baptiste, known for his hilariously spooky antics and unforgettable appearances on Phoenix Nights, promises a night of supernatural laughs and larger-than-life comedy.
Tickets are on sale from 10am Wednesday (28th May 2025).
This year’s Southport Comedy Festival is shaping up to be the biggest and boldest yet, featuring a mix of household names, rising stars, and award-winning acts
Festival Director Brendan Riley said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Mick and Clinton back to the Southport Comedy Festival. Their performances will be a major highlight in a programme packed with top-tier talent. It’s going to be an unforgettable celebration of comedy.”
Clinton and Mick complete an incredible 17-day comedy extravaganza, featuring returning favourites like Jason Byrne, Jimeoin, Rich Hall, and big names including legendary Dr John Cooper Clarke, Ardal O’Hanlon, Deirdre O’Kane, Mark Steel, Omid Djalili, and Chris McCausland.
The festival will also be supporting new talent with the return of the annual Southport New Comedian of the Year competition sponsored by Dragon Soop. There will also be Comedy Bingo and a back to the 80’s Disco Bingo night raising funds for local charities.
The 14th annual Southport Comedy Festival will take place from 3rd to 19th October 2025. The entire festival will be staged for a fifth year in a giant luxury heated and seated marquee courtesy of Elite Events in Victoria Park, home of the world-renowned Southport Flower Show.
The Southport Comedy Festival organisers would like to thank all the businesses who have given their support to this year’s festival. Check out their logos on the festival website with links to their websites to see who has helped keep Southport smiling this year.
Visit southportcomedyfestival.com for full line up, information and direct links to book tickets.
Show details
Tuesday 7th October 2025
An Evening with Clinton Baptiste
Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit comedy Phoenix Nights. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, he’s back to deliver the best of his recent work, plus some new bits. Join Clinton for his stories, jokes plus demonstrations of his amazing ability and as always, he’ll be in the audience to give you truthful (but startling) readings from the spirit world!
Not for the faint hearted!
Door: 7pm, Show: 8pm
Price: £20
Age Restriction: 16+PG
Thursday 16th October 2025
An Evening with Mick Miller
Join us for a very special night with comedy legend Mick Miller, one of our most treasured entertainers who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Often referred to as “The bald guy with the long hair,” Mick first came to prominence in the 70’s on the iconic ITV show ‘The Comedians’ but remains as relevant and funny today, he is one of the few comedians of his generation who has made the transition onto the alternative circuit, creating a younger fan base along the way.
This will be a masterclass in stand-up comedy not to be missed.
Door: 7pm, Show: 8pm
Price: £18
Age Restriction: 18+ PG
Venue: Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas at Victoria Park in Southport,
Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX
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