Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland Joanne McNally, and Russell Kane headline a bumper fourth year.
The UK’s fastest-growing outdoor stand-up comedy festival has revealed an all-star line-up, including Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland, Russell Kane, and Joanne McNally, for its fourth year at Warwick Castle in 2026.
Comedy at the Castle will transform the stunning medieval castle grounds with household names and emerging talent from the world of comedy plus an exclusive food and drink offering from 22nd-24th May next year.
Combining evenings of live performances from some of the funniest names in British and Irish comedy with award-winning street food traders; cocktail, craft ale and fizz bars, and top-class live production, Comedy at the Castle has won over legions of laughter aficionados in just a short time.
Organised by established promoters Closeup Comedy and street food experts Digbeth Dining Club, the three-day independently-run festival will see 30 comedians specialising in one-liners, observational, satirical, and surreal comedy take to stages across three stunning UK sites.
Harry Jenkins, Comedy at the Castle director, said: “We are totally overjoyed to finally release our biggest and best line-up yet, which draws on the success of previous years as well as feedback from audience members.
“Coming to Warwick for the fourth year running in 2026 with a super line-up and festival site is going to be wonderful, especially as the region is home for Closeup Comedy.
“The Comedy at the Castle team is really looking forward to working with friends and partners in the Midlands to bring more comedy, street food and great nights out to fans old and new next year.”
Ed Byrne (pictured) is one of the UK’s top live acts, and one of the hardest working. As well as sell-out runs in Edinburgh and the West End, he is also firmly established himself on the international circuit. He regularly performs at Montreal’s Just For Laughs and in front of capacity audiences everywhere from Paris to Vegas to Sydney.
Chris McCausland, is a successful stand-up, actor, TV presenter and panel show favourite who danced into the hearts of the nation with his ground-breaking performances winning the BBC’s biggest show, Strictly Come Dancing, in December 2024.
Described by national press as a “truly gifted stand-up”, Irish comic Joanne McNally has been taking Ireland and the UK’s comedy scene by storm with sell-out tours, hilarious chat show appearances, and a hit documentary.
Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author, and scriptwriter Russell Kane is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV. Winner of Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards – becoming the first comedian to win both Edinburgh and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year.
Liam Bartlett, General Manager at Warwick Castle, said: “Warwick Castle is thrilled to be working in collaboration with Closeup Comedy and Digbeth Dining Club again to host Comedy at the Castle.
“The event is now a regular fixture in the Warwick Castle calendar of events, and this year’s line-up is set to be the best yet!”
Tickets for Comedy at the Castle 2026, at Warwick Castle (22nd-24th May 2026) are on sale now.
