On stage at The Comedy Store in London: Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at The Comedy Store, London
About this event
Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at The Comedy Store, London. Featuring Ciara O’Connor, Chloe Petts, Josh Jones and Tia Kofi.
LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026 – Grand Final
Join Comedy Bloomers at London’s legendary Comedy Store on Tuesday 10 November to help crown the next rising star of LGBTQ+ comedy!
After more than 140 entries from across the UK, our finalists will compete for the 2026 title and £1,000 cash prize. Expect fresh perspectives, big laughs and everything from drag and dating to the everyday absurdities of queer life.
Vote for your favourite acts alongside our judges Chloe Petts, Tia Kofi, Josh Jones and James Barr who will also feedback to the acts on the night!
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“I feel so proud watching people exist fully as themselves. And mainly I can’t wait to have a big laugh.” — Chloe Petts
“What I love most about queer comedy is that our stand-up sets can be political, filthy, silly, absurd, vulnerable, or completely ridiculous — and often all those things in the same five minutes!” — Tia Kofi
Hosted by Ciara O’Connor (2024 finalist), with a headline performance from Sydney May, our 2025 winner, this is a celebration of the UK’s freshest LGBTQ+ comedy talent.
The finalists’ performances and full film will premiere on YouTube later in November, with viewers invited to donate to charity partner Rainbow Migration.
Finalists announced on 22 October.
Book your tickets and help decide who takes the crown!
Bar & diner open from 6.30PM
Strictly 18’s and over
Event details
- Date
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Time
- 19:30 – 22:30 local time
- Venue
- The Comedy Store
- Address
- 1a Oxendon Street, SW1Y4EE, London, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Comedy
Venue & getting there
1a Oxendon Street, SW1Y4EE, London
How to get to The Comedy Store
- Leicester Square London Underground StationMetro / subway330 m
4 min walk - Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross Station Bus Stop FBus stop470 m
6 min walk - Trafalgar Square tube stationMetro / subway570 m
7 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away.
Hotels near The Comedy Store
- The Shepherd Neame60 mCheck prices
- Thistle London Piccadilly Hotel70 mCheck prices
- Whitbread80 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The Comedy Store
- Date
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- Leicester Square London Underground Station (metro / subway), 330 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is The Shepherd Neame (60 m)
Good to know
When is “Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals”?
Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is “Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals” held?
Venue: The Comedy Store, 1a Oxendon Street, SW1Y4EE, London, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Lgbtq+ New Comedian of the Year - Finals”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Comedy Store by public transport?
The closest stop is Leicester Square London Underground Station (metro / subway), 330 m from The Comedy Store – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Comedy Store?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m away.
