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Comedy at the Castle - Warwick

Friday 22 May May, 2026
Coventry

About Comedy at the Castle - Warwick

The 4th instalment of the Midland's biggest open air comedy festival!

Comedy at the Castle has become a staple in the calendars of the people of Warwick and beyond, and they are returning for their biggest year yet.

After 2025's festival sold out in three months, they are back for three more nights over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

On the opening night expect:

  • Joanne McNally - one of the world's biggest selling comedians of 2025. A true comedy superstar.
  • Fin Taylor - star of Fin vs the Internet and Fin vs History.
  • Rachel Fairburn - Live at the Apollo, All Killa No Filla Podcast
  • Josh Jones - Jonathan Ross Show, Dancing on Ice, Live at the Apollo
  • Freddy Quinne - your resident host.

On Saturday night expect:

  • Russell Kane - a comedic force of nature and one of the best headliners in the industry.
  • Ed Byrne - one of the biggest comics of the past 20 years and his last show 'Tragedy Plus Time' was one of the best reviewed tours of the past 10 years.
  • Esther Manito - Live at the Apollo
  • Thomas Green - Viral sensation and currently on a sell out European Tour
  • Freddy Quinne - your resident host.

On the closing night expect:

  • Chris McCausland - this years winner of Strictly Come Dancing and one of 2025's biggest selling comedian.
  • Scott Bennett - star of the Royal Variety Performance and Live at the Apollo.
  • Hatty Preston - tour support for the likes of Theo Von, Shane Gillis.
  • Mike Rice - Viral sensation and co host of Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting
  • Freddy Quinne - your resident host.

Doors of the castle will open at 6PM, for food and drinks. The show will begin at 8PM and will be done by 10.30PM.

For more details, please go to comedyatthecastle.co.uk!

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Friday 22 May May, 2026
Coventry

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Comedy at the Castle - Warwick FAQs

Comedy at the Castle - Warwick takes place Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th May, 2026.

Comedy at the Castle - Warwick is held at inside the Warwick Castle Courtyard.

Comedy at the Castle - Warwick times are 6.00-10.30PM. Show will begin at 8PM. Last entry 7.30PM.

Yes, you must be 18+ to attend Comedy at the Castle - Warwick. Due to the likelihood of some bad language and some adult material, every show is 18+. If you look young please remember to bring some ID.

Yes, they are inside the courtyard of the castle totally out in the open.

Yes, seats are provided and are not reserved. You can purchase Golden Circle Tickets which gives you guaranteed seats on the front block of seating - closest to the stage.

Sadly not, the castle has a no dog policy. This of course does not apply to any guide dogs.

It depends how late to be honest! Comedy at the Castle - Warwick starts at 8 but they will have staff on the door letting people in until 9PM so you needn’t worry if you are running just a bit late. Anything after 9PM, you might struggle…

Unfortunately these will only be confirmed on the day of the show. But all shows at Comedy at the Castle - Warwick will start at 8PM and will end by 10.30PM.

You can’t, no. Comedy at the Castle - Warwick has a huge array of bars and street food stalls doing what they do best to make sure you’re well fed and watered.