Hot Water will host the first-ever Liverpool Comedy Festival later this year.
The city’s leading comedy brand are set to take over Blackstock Market for four days of cracking comedy, live music, entertainment, food, drink and festival fun.
Running from September 3 to September 6, the event has one simple aim – to celebrate everything that makes Liverpool one of the best comedy cities in the world.
From September 3 to September 6, Blackstock Market will be transformed into a festival village packed with laughter, entertainment and experiences for all ages.
With more than 70 comedy shows running across multiple stages and performance spaces, the festival will feature major touring acts, household names, podcasts, mixed bills, rising stars, one-off specials and some of the very best comedians from Liverpool and beyond.
Confirmed names include Tony Carroll, Jamie Hutchinson, Katie Tracey, Paul Smith, Ignacio Lopez, Adam Rowe, Rachel Fairburn, Danny McLoughlin, Phil Chapman, Ricky Tomlinson, Crissy Rock and Mick Miller with more to be announced.
So, whether you are a lifelong comedy fan or just looking for a great day out, there will be something happening around every corner.
But this is not just about what happens on stage.
Throughout the festival guests can also enjoy live music, family entertainment, street food, festival bars, whisky tasting sessions, outdoor seating areas, games, festival rides and activities across the Blackstock Market site. Come for a show, stay for the atmosphere or spend the whole day exploring everything the festival has to offer.
Paul Blair, from Hot Water Comedy, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be launching a comedy festival that truly reflects Liverpool’s world-famous sense of humour and comedy heritage.
“Bringing together established stars, rising talent and local comedians under one roof, it’s a genuine celebration of live comedy and everything that makes the city’s comedy scene so special.
“This is just the start. Our ambition is to grow the festival year after year into one of the UK’s biggest comedy festivals while continuing to champion local comedians and give audiences an unforgettable live experience.
“There’s simply nothing like being in a room full of laughter – live comedy in proper comedy clubs will always beat watching a screen at an arena.”
For the full Liverpool Comedy Festival programme visit hotwatercomedy.co.uk.