This year’s LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year performers will battle through the heats and semi-finals for a place in the Grand Final at London’s legendary Comedy Store—and the chance to win £1,000 and be crowned LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026.

Previous finalists and winners have gone on to secure comedy agents, perform at major comedy clubs and festivals, appear on television and radio, and build their significant online audiences.

Guided by the lovely MC Maddie HW, award-winning stand-up comedian, host and improviser from Sydney, Australia and with your headliner Caitlin Powell (Finalist 2024, BBC New Comedy Award Nominee), this will be a perfect night of queer comedy.