Lincoln has a cathedral that was once the tallest building in the world, a castle built by William the Conqueror, and a High Street built on Roman ruins. What it has never had, until now, is its own comedy festival.
Magna Presents Lincoln Laughs runs Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026, three days of stand-up, improv, family and late-night shows across more than thirty venues citywide. The festival is delivered by Red Shoe Entertainment with Magna Radio as headline sponsor and presenting partner.
Magna Radio is proud to be the headline sponsor of Lincoln Laughs Comedy Festival, supporting Lincolnshire's emerging comedy talent and bringing world-class comedy to Lincoln. Magna is also offering one lucky comedian the chance to support our headline act on the Sunday night.
Acts on the bill
The first wave of confirmed acts includes Bobby Davro, Henning Wehn, Paul Riley, Rhys James and Samantha Day, with more performers added through the summer. Henning Wehn tickets are on sale now via the festival site.
Where it's happening
Lincoln Laughs is a citywide festival rather than a single-venue event. Confirmed venues include Lincoln Arts Centre, the New Theatre Royal, Stack Lincoln, Tension / Twisted Realities and over a dozen more across the city, bars, hotels, theatres and unexpected spaces. Pick a show, pick a venue, walk between them across the weekend.
Tickets, the up-to-date line-up, and the full festival programme live on the official festival site.
