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.

MC – Sam See – One of the top Southeast Asian comedians of stage and screen, originally starting in Singapore and currently based in London.

Headliner: Kate Sharp — LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year finalist 2024.