LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year

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!

“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

Ticketmaster UK: 0870 154 40 40 International: 00 44 161 385 3500

Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up from 18:30 for the 20:00 show and from 23:00 for the midnight show. This is a general admission venue. Groups are advised to arrive early, preferably before 19:30, if they wish to be seated together (although this cannot be guaranteed). The cardholder must take the credit card and Ticketmaster Booking Reference Number as proof of purchase. If the card presented does not match the details in the booking, entry may be refused.

Street parking is very limited. Strongly advise public transport.

The stairway from street level to the venue has been made extra wide in order to accommdate those with mobility problems, and staff will be available to assist. There is also a disabled toilet. Please refer to the venue for more information. Please inform the venue in advance if any customer requires special assistance.

No camera, video cameras or recording devices allowed. Student Concessions and Discounts for Nurses are only available at the door on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (midnight only) and Sunday nights (subject to availability) for £8.00.

No under 18s.