Sun 5th October, 2025
Matinee and Evening Shows
Chris McCausland - Yonks
Venue: Festival Marquee, Victoria Park
Ticket Price: £30 +BF
Age: 16+ PG
Matinee Show
Door: 2:00pm
Show: 3:00pm
Evening Show
Door: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Chris McCausland - Yonks
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making –
The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!
Recommended age: 16+
Thu 9th October, 2025
Ardal O'Hanlon - Not Himself
Venue: Festival Marquee, Victoria Park
Ticket Price: £26 +BF
Door: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Age: 16+ PG
Ardal O'Hanlon - Not Himself
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie?
With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life.
Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes.
No current idiocy is left un-examined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, NOT HIMSELF, is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.
Recommended age: 16+
Sun 12th October, 2025
Omid Djalili - Namaste
Venue: Festival Marquee, Victoria Park
Ticket Price: £30 +BF
Door: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Age: 16+ PG
Omid Djalili - Namaste
Omid Djalili: Namaste
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.
No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them.
You have been warned.
“So hysterically funny and at the same time so poignant and powerful that calling it stand-up barely does it justice.” Michael Levin, Huffington Post.
Sun 6th October
Southport New Comedian of the Year 2024
Grand Final
Sponsored by:
Venue: Festival Marquee, Victoria Park
Ticket Price: £5 +BF
Door: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Age: 18+
Note to prospective entrants:
Applications will open 10am Monday 2nd September
New Comedian of the Year 2024 Grand Final
The competition, now in its 13th Year, will again search the nation for 8 aspiring comedians to compete to become the next Southport New Comedian of the Year.
Dragon Soop and The Southport Comedy Festival are proud to encourage new talent and help them become the stars of tomorrow. Choosing just one winner from an array of comedy talent won’t be easy.
Hosted by Brendan Riley “A born compere” The Guardian
Dragon Soop should only be consumed by adults aged 18+. Please enjoy responsibly
Sat 12th October
Jason Byrne: No Show
Venue: Festival Marquee, Victoria Park
Ticket Price: £26.50 +BF
Door: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Age: 14+
Jason Byrne: No Show
There’s no show like a Jason Byrne No Show.
No Show is a show with no comedy safety net. By the end of No Show you’ll have experienced a once in a lifetime show or No Show.
Jason, along with the audience, will begin No Show with no show whatsoever. Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show!
Your ‘Full on, double-up, gasping-for-oxygen hilarious’ Chortle.co.uk
No Show will never be repeated.
Sun 13th October
Big Comedy UK Presents: Best of the Fest
Featuring : Paul Sinha & Ria Lina
Venue: Festival Marquee, Victoria Park
Ticket Price: £17 +BF
Door: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Age: 18+
Best of the Fest
Join two of the comedy industry’s most celebrated comedians as they come together for one fantastic night of comedy as part of this year’s Southport Comedy Festival.
Paul Sinha
Best known as The Sinnerman on ITV’s The Chase. Paul is a Rose d’Or Award winner for radio comedy, and Chortle Award winner and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee for his stand-up. Paul is a familiar voice on radio appearing on Just a Minute, The News Quiz and Fighting Talk. On television, Paul has appeared on QI, Would I Lie to You? Taskmaster and Celebrity Googlebox.
“One of our most thoughtful and enjoyable comedians”, The Times
Ria Lina
Ria Lina is a touring Filipina comedian, actress and writer known for her appearances on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week.
She has recently been named as one of The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’.
Throughout her stand-up career Ria has taken five shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her career stretches from stage and screen, to radio and the occasional ukulele.
“Fearless, provocative and very funny” The Scotsman