Reading’s first-ever independent comedy festival will take place between Friday 19 May and Sunday 21 May 2023. Tickets are £6 or attend for free with your Reading Comedy Festival Pass.
Kicking off the festival is the Reading New Comedian of the Year Competition 2023 taking place at The Purple Turtle on Friday 19 May between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
8 new comedians will battle it out to win a paid spot at Mates Rates Comedy Club and a cash prize.
Advance – £6
Festival Pass – £30
Lineup subject to change
Please be advised that you will need an id to get into The Purple Turtle.
The lineup is subject to change. Timings may change slightly as we finalise the festival schedule.