Aberystwyth Comedy Festival makes its highly-anticipated return for 2024, bringing big hitters from across the UK comedy scene to the coastal town from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th October. 

Organised by Little Wander, the same team behind the renowned Machynlleth Comedy Festival, this year's event is the biggest yet with the addition of an extra night of comedy, and big name acts you won’t forget. 

Recorded in front of a live audience at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival as part of Kiri’s Comedy Club on BBC Radio Wales
(Recorded in front of a live audience at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival as part of Kiri’s Comedy Club on BBC Radio Wales)

Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, and after announcing a third run in London’s West End at The Gielgud Theatre, comic legend Frank Skinner will kick off the festival on Thursday night with his critically acclaimed new stand-up show, 30 Years of Dirt. 

Whilst rounding off the weekend on Sunday evening Simon Amstell will be previewing new work as he prepares for a new tour. 

Over the weekend the festival features over 100 performances, including shows from, Shaparak Khorsandi, Angela Barnes, Robin Morgan, Celya AB, Alison Spittle, Daliso Chaponda, Chloe Petts to name a few, and the eagerly-awaited Aberystwyth Comedy Festival Showcases drawing comedy enthusiasts from far and wide to this charming seaside setting. 

With acts fresh from sell-out Edinburgh fringe runs, new and exciting ‘work in progress’ shows, from festival favourites, family-friendly performances, radio records, showcases, workshops, street performances and more, there’s something for everyone. 

The four days are packed with a stellar lineup of comedy favorites.
( The four days are packed with a stellar lineup of comedy favorites.)

One of the first to be added to the festival’s line-up, renowned Welsh comedian Kiri Pritchard-Mclean hits the stage with her Peacock tour for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making “powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects” (The Guardian). 

Recorded in front of a live audience at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival as part of Kiri’s Comedy Club on BBC Radio Wales, Live from the Commodore Cinema presents the cream of the Welsh and UK comedy scene. 

And that’s not all, audiences at the festival and further afield will be able to tune into Little Wander Radio across the weekend with DJ sets from comedians performing at the event. 

All shows now on sale
(All shows now on sale)

Henry Widdicombe, director of organisers Little Wander, said that “thanks to the support of Welsh Government’s Major Events Unit, and Ceredigion County Council the festival has been able to attract bigger names, offer workshops, and deliver a radio station, whilst also offering the largest line-up to date.”

Tickets are available at abercomedyfest.co.uk
( Tickets are available at abercomedyfest.co.uk)

With all shows now on sale and in its sixth year, Aberystwyth Comedy Festival continues working with HYNT, a national access scheme for venues across Wales to ensure there is a consistent offer available for audience members with impairment or specific access needs. The festival is proud to be part of such a scheme and hope to continue improving festival accessibility. 

Further information, the full line-up and all tickets are available at abercomedyfest.co.uk