Huge names announced for Halifax Comedy Festival: Bargain tickets on sale now

It’s back and it’s bigger than ever – this year’s Halifax Comedy Festival has some giant names from the TV, radio and comedy circuit, and has been given an extended two week run, so there are plenty of chances to ROFL and enjoy some brilliant nights out.

The highlight of the West Yorkshire comedy calendar begins on Saturday, October 18, and runs through till Sunday, November 2, and has over 100 of the UK’s best comedians lining up the laughs.

This year’s star studded roster includes Jason Manford, Dara Ó Briain, Josh Widdicombe, Mitch Benn and Alfie Moore, acclaimed acts like Tiff Stevenson, Marcel Lucont, and Stephen Bailey, and shows fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. The line-up also includes up-and-coming stars, Britain’s Got Talent finalists and award-winning acts.

And as well as putting the giggle into gigs, there are comedy workshops, family friendly events, farces and even a free to attend stand-up comedy competition.

Win free tickets for a leading show

The organisers of the Halifax Comedy Festival have put two tickets aside for a lucky Halifax Courier reader.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question:

Jason Manford starred as Caractus Potts in which hugely popular family-friendly musical?

A) The Sound of Music

B) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

C) Mamma Mia

To enter, simply follow this link and fill in your details. The Halifax Courier is part of the National World/Media Concierge Group, and standard T & Cs apply.

Client to add in any competition T & Cs of their own.

The closing date for entries is 11.59pm on Friday October 17. The editor’s decision is final.

"We know that laughter brings people together and we could all do with some unity in the world at the moment. This year's festival is bigger and more diverse than ever, and we can’t wait to see our community enjoying some shared laughter. Also, with tickets to most shows being well under £20 and some being free, it’s really good value for money for a night out.”

Must see moments

With events taking place at the Victoria Theatre, The Halifax Borough Market’s Albany Arcade, The Workshop, Nxt Lvl Bar, Ripponden Club, and The Cove in Brighouse, there’s bound to be a laugh that’s right up your street!

Here’s a flavour of what’s on.

· Sat 18 Oct, 7.30pm, Locomotive For Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, The Victoria Theatre Auditorium

· Sun 19 Oct, 8pm, Sunday Comedy at The Workshop, The Workshop, Halifax

· Tue 21 Oct, 7.30pm, Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons, The Victoria Theatre Auditorium

· Wed 22 Oct, 8pm, Wednesday Comedy at The Cove, The Cove, Brighouse

· Wed 22 Oct, 8pm, Green Room Bar Comedy, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

· Fri 24 Oct, 8pm, Friday Night at The Vic, The Victoria Theatre Auditorium

· Fri 24 Oct, 8pm, Marcel Lucont’s Whine List, The Albany Arcade, Halifax Borough Market

· Sat 25 Oct, 1-5pm, Show Me The Funny: The Art of Confident Public Speaking

· Sat 25 Oct, 8pm, Saturday Comedy at The Workshop, The Workshop, Halifax

· Sat 25 Oct, 8pm, Green Room Bar Comedy, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

· Sat 25 Oct, 8pm, Ripponden Club Comedy , Ripponden Conservative Club

· Sun 26 Oct, 11.30am & 3pm, Rude Science Live, The Victoria Theatre Auditorium

· Sun 26 Oct, 7pm, Tiff Stevenson: Post Coital, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

· Mon 27 Oct, 8pm, Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Live, Radio Warm Up Show, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar,

· Tue 28 Oct – Sat 1 Nov, 7.45pm, Black Comedy, The Workshop, Halifax

· Tue 28 Oct, 7.30pm, Accident Avoidance Training for Cutlery Users, Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

· Wed 29 Oct, 8pm, Wednesday Comedy at The Cove, The Cove, Brighouse

· Thu 30 Oct, 8pm, Dara O ’Briain: Re:Creation, The Victoria Theatre Auditorium

· Fri 31 Oct, 8pm, Up T’Market Comedy, The Albany Arcade, Halifax Borough Market

· Fri 31 Oct, 8.30pm, Dick & Liddy’s Comedy Club, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

· Sat 1 Nov, 7.30pm, Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea – The Victoria Theatre Sat 1 Nov, 8pm, Up T’Market Comedy, The Albany Arcade, Halifax Borough Market

· Sat 1 Nov, 8pm, Saturday Comedy at Ripponden Club, Ripponden Conservative Club

· Sun 2 Nov, 1-5pm, Stand-up Comedy Workshop with Dave Williams, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

· Sun 2 Nov, 7pm, Comedy Competition Final & Halifax Comedy Festival Closing Party, The Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar

And don’t miss the Stand-up Comedy Competition: Four weekly heats, which are free to attend, (Tuesdays from 7th October at Nxt Lvl Dean Clough) will lead to a ticketed grand finale, giving audiences the chance to discover the next comedic genius and crown the Halifax Comedy Festival’s Comedian of the Year 2025.

You snooze you lose!

Don’t miss out on two weeks of fabulous fun.

Tickets will sell fast. Reserve yours online at www.halifaxcomedyfestival.co.uk or call the box office on 01422 351158. And don’t forget to enter the competition here.