Lincoln Laughs: A Brand-New City-Wide Comedy Festival

We are extremely excited to announce a brand-new comedy festival heading to Lincoln… Lincoln Laughs!

Lincoln Laughs will be the very first city-wide comedy to hit Lincoln. Bringing non-stop laughter to the city’s favourite venues between Friday 16th – Sunday 18th October 2026.

Sponsored by Lincoln BIG, this brand-new festival will see a diverse line-up of comedians, including famous faces and fresh comedy talent, perform across a variety of venues. From theatres to bars and restaurants, the weekend will be full of unforgettable entertainment for all ages.

The team here at Red Shoe Entertainment will be responsible for managing the festival and ahead of the the event our Managing Director, Lee Newton, said, “Comedy has a wonderful way of uniting people, and that’s exactly what this festival is all about. We want to use laughter to bring venues, performers, and audiences together in celebrating the local culture, supporting the local economy, and delivering a truly memorable weekend for everyone. From household names to family-friendly shows, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

We’re also delighted to announce Lincoln BIG as a key sponsor. Their ongoing work to enhance the city centre experience for residents, visitors, and businesses makes them the perfect partner to help this city-wide celebration reach its full potential.”

Whilst Lee Roberts, Head of Operations at Lincoln BIG, said, “Lincoln BIG is all about bringing events to the city that create vibrancy, attract visitors, and support our local businesses and we couldn’t think of a better addition than Lincoln Laughs. Comedy has such a brilliant way of bringing people together, and this festival will do just that. It will be fantastic to see some famous faces and incredible talent heading our way too. Overall, it’s a great opportunity to put Lincoln on the map for all the right reasons.”

There’s plenty of time for the local community to get involved in this event. Venues across Lincoln can now register to become part of the festival, whilst local comedians are invited to apply for a chance to showcase their talent to Lincoln audiences. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses wanting to align their brand with this exciting new event.