Southport Comedy Festival paid partnership
The 2026 Southport Comedy Festival in association Halliwell Jones Kia Southport has announced its final major headline act for this year’s 17-day festival programme.
Festival favourite, Jimeoin, the Irishman from Australia, will return to the festival on Tuesday 6th October 2026 with his brand-new show, ‘Ballyhoo!’
Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest live stand-up comedians, Jimeoin’s cheeky observational humour, brilliantly crafted material and effortless charm have made him a global comedy favourite. From viral online clips viewed by millions to standout appearances on Live at the Apollo’ or ‘The Royal Variety Performance’, Jimeoin remains one of comedy’s most in-demand performers.
Tickets for Jimeoin’s ‘Ballyhoo!’ at Southport Comedy Festival go on sale at 10am on Friday 29th May 2026.
Be sure to set your reminder, Jimeoin sells out every year, and this show is expected to be no different.
Jimeoin joins an already stellar line-up for the festival’s landmark 15th anniversary celebrations, including Jason Manford, Jason Byrne, Clinton Baptiste, Henning Wehn, Gary Delaney, Mike Wozniak, Scott Bennett, Laura Smyth, Seann Walsh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, and Adam Kay.
The Southport Comedy Festival runs from 2nd–18th October 2026, returning for the sixth consecutive year to its luxury, fully seated and heated Elite Events marquee in the scenic surroundings of Victoria Park, home of the world-famous Southport Flower Show.
Event Details
Jimeoin – Ballyhoo!
Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: £20.50 + booking fee
Age 16+
On Sale: 10am, Friday 29th May 2026
Book: Southport Comedy Festival
Venue: Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, Victoria Park, Southport
Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? Do you need advertising, PR or media support? Please message Andrew Brown or email: [email protected]
