Hot Water’s Liverpool Comedy Festival

3–6 September 2026 | Blackstock Market, Liverpool

Welcome to Hot Water’s Liverpool Comedy Festival - four days of comedy, entertainment, live music, food, drink and festival atmosphere, all brought together under one roof at Blackstock Market.

Created, funded and delivered by the team behind Hot Water Comedy Club, this brand-new festival has one simple aim: to celebrate everything that makes Liverpool one of the best comedy cities in the world. For four days, Blackstock Market will be transformed into a festival village packed with laughter, entertainment and experiences for all ages.

With 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. Whether you’re a lifelong comedy fan or just looking for a great day out, there’ll be something happening around every corner.

But this isn’t just about what happens on stage.

Throughout the festival, guests can enjoy live music, family entertainment, street food, festival bars, outdoor seating areas, games and activities across Blackstock Market. Come for a show, stay for the atmosphere, or spend the whole day exploring everything the festival has to offer.

As the home of Hot Water Comedy Club, Blackstock Market has quickly become one of Liverpool’s most exciting entertainment destinations. Hot Water’s Liverpool Comedy Festival is our chance to bring everything together and showcase exactly what can happen when great comedy, great entertainment and great people come together in one place.

This is just the beginning. Our ambition is to build a comedy festival that grows year after year, creating something Liverpool can be proud of while continuing to support comedians, performers, artists and the city’s wider creative community.

One venue. Multiple stages. Four days. 70+ shows.

Welcome to Hot Water’s Liverpool Comedy Festival.