MyMiltonKeynes BID Announces Tickets Now On Sale for the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival 2026

MyMiltonKeynes BID is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the first ever Milton Keynes Comedy Festival, taking place from 9–12 July 2026 across multiple city‑centre venues.

Launched earlier this year in partnership with The Comedy Cow, the festival will deliver a four‑day programme of nationally recognised comedy talent, to drive footfall, boosting the local economy and supporting businesses until late evening.

A City-Wide Comedy Takeover The Milton Keynes Comedy Festival will activate a wide range of venues across the city centre, including Hotel La Tour, MK Gallery, Blossom Room, Revolución de Cuba, Midsummer Tap, MERKUR Casino and The Residence Bar & Kitchen.

By spreading events across multiple locations, the festival has been designed to increase dwell time, encourage multi‑venue visits and create new commercial opportunities for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses.

Headline Acts and Comedy Highlights

Audiences can now secure their seats to see some of the UK’s biggest comedy names, with headline acts including: Ed Byrne, Joe Pasquale, Sara Pascoe, Simon Brodkin, Rhys James, Ninia Benjamin, Matt Richardson, Ria Lina, Felicity Ward, Fiona Allen, Darren Harriott, Hal Cruttenden, Brennan Reece, Tez Ilyas and Eshaan Akbar.

The festival will also showcase high‑quality alternative and immersive comedy experiences, including:

• John Robertson’s The Dark Room

• The Noise Next Door

• CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

• Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

  
  

This blend of household names and innovative live comedy ensures broad audience appeal and supports the festival’s aim of transforming Milton Keynes city centre into a vibrant cultural destination for the long weekend.

Jill Farnsworth, CEO of MyMiltonKeynes BID, said: “We are thrilled that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Milton Keynes Comedy Festival. This festival isn’t just about brilliant entertainment — it’s about strengthening our city centre economy, supporting our businesses and drawing residents and visitors into Milton Keynes throughout the day and evening. By partnering with venues and hospitality operators, we’re creating an event that should drive footfall, boosts spend and showcases Milton Keynes as an exciting place to visit.”

Mark Row and Ben Robinson of The Comedy Cow added: “Milton Keynes has a fantastic mix of venues and a real appetite for cultural events. Working with MyMiltonKeynes BID has enabled us to create a festival that not only delivers a high‑quality programme but also generates meaningful commercial opportunities for the city. We’re excited to welcome audiences this July and to help cement Milton Keynes' position on the comedy map.”

Book Tickets Now Tickets for all shows are available exclusively at:  www.miltonkeynescomedyfestival.com

Further programme announcements and business engagement opportunities will be shared across: @MKCityCentre and @TheComedyCow.