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Komedia New Comedy Award In association with Comic Boom and Victoria Nangle

SEMI-FINAL HEATS

Komedia is thrilled to announce the return of the Komedia New Comedy Award in 2026, in association with Comic Boom Comedy Club and arts journalist Victoria Nangle.

This is your chance to see the best of the next big things in comedy as they break through in this competition’s semi-finals, hoping for a coveted place in the KNCA Final.

Hundreds of aspiring stand-ups submitted clips in the hope of making it into a Komedia New Comedy Award semi-final heat. Each heat features nine of the exciting new comics we choose. Come along and cheer for your favourites!

MCs and judges set to take part during the run of the competition include leading respected figures from the comedy industry.

Due to the high standard of the comics who make it into these semi-final heats, they sell out fast!

THE SEMI-FINAL HEATS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA STUDIO

UNRESERVED CABARET SEATING

AGES 16+

THE GRAND FINAL

After three fantastic semi-final heats, some difficult decisions for the judges and some wildcard contenders, 27 semi-finalists will have been whittled down to 9 finalists in our Komedia New Comedy Award competition.

Headlining (while the judges make their decision) will be our Komedia New Comedy Award 2025 winner Sydney May, who continues to go from strength to strength and make us very proud.

We cannot wait to discover our next exciting KNCA winner for 2026!

Tickets will sell fast so don’t miss out on what promises to be a super Final compered by Angel Comedy’s Barry Ferns. Book now to see the next big new names in comedy.

Marina Kobler (Komedia), Jill Edwards (Comic Boom Comedy Club) and Victoria Nangle (arts journalist) came together in 2020 to create this award and are very excited for its return in 2026.

Our KNCA Final judges are leading respected figures from the comedy and television industry. Plus the Komedia powers that be.

The Komedia New Comedy Award 2026 winner will win a bespoke award, a bottle of celebratory fizz, and a spot at award-winning Comic Boom Comedy Club at Komedia.

THE GRAND FINAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA BASEMENT

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AGES 16+

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What people are saying...

Everything was so accessible and with ease, we truly had such a lovely and comfortable time. It means a lot to have such a positive experience at a place we love. The comedy itself was incredible and we were cackling the entire time! This was my first night out of the house in months, thank you so very much for making it so joyful and comfortable. You are all brilliant!!!!!

Pheebs J.

Please extend my gratitude to all the terrific people at Komedia who contributed to my night flowing smoothly.

Joel Sanders (a.k.a. The Angry Boater)

We just wanted to thank you all for an amazing show last night. We had a blast performing and working with you all. Thanks also to Taylor and Dylan and wow, we love your security guards. Thanks so much! Hope to see you again sometime 🙂

Celine Kuklowsky and Tamara Appleton

Thank you for hosting me! It was such a pleasure working with your incredible team. I felt truly looked after. Special shout-out to Steve and Misti on tech—you’re both stars 🧡

Veronica von Beaverhausen

Thanks again for having me last week. I was very, very happy… and my first solo show in Brighton! Thrilled we got such a good crowd.

Mark T Cox

A MASSIVE thank you for making us feel so welcome and for all your support you gave us. Thank you to Steve (our Technician on the night) and Taylor (behind the bar) for being sooo brilliant and helpful. Big thank you to the doorman at Komedia for being so lovely too! 😊

Rubella Vaxine

The accessibility at Comic Boom Comedy Club was absolutely brilliant. I had emailed beforehand and your communication about accessibility was great. The staff at the event were also great. I really appreciate how easy it was in a wheelchair as not all venues are so accommodating.

Maddy Jones

Once again, great fun at the [Komedia Comedy] club! The crowds were great and the staff is second to none. Thanks again!

Dave Fulton

Thanks so much for having me, it’s always a blast.

Ben Pope

Thanks very much for last night. Genuinely one of the nicest spaces I’ve been to, and the whole team was so helpful and kind. We all felt very valued and cared for. It’s an excellent space and crowd, and I’d love to come back any time!

Mark T Cox

I always enjoy comedy at the Komedia. The venue is perfect for a comedy club – low ceilings and intimate, but also space for a good sized audience.

antowitz

Another fantastic evening at Komedia’s Comedy Club! … the best way to spend your Friday or Saturday night in Brighton.

Fleur Walsh

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