Welcome to The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival 2025, the ONLY comedy festival in the UK dedicated to children, young people, and their families.

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this celebration of laughter, creativity, and fun over 19 days across more than 25 venues. The programme includes some returning critically acclaimed shows like Marcel Lucont, Jarred Christmas & Hobbit or Comedy in the Dark for Kids, but also some new additions such as Iszi Lawrence and Juan Solo (aka Ignacio Lopez).

This year, we’re excited to continue our outreach and education initiatives, bringing the joy of comedy to young people and inspiring the next generation of performers. From workshops for aspiring comedians to partnerships with local schools, our mission is to improve confidence, mental health and nurture talent at every level. Laugh Academy is back at Attenborough Arts Centre during half term, and our Joke Spot will once again visit 6 public libraries. Up to 8 primary schools will compete to be crowned Leicestershire’s Funniest School as part of Loving Laughing to try and dethrone the reigning champion that is Foxton Primary School. We also are bringing you a new version of the Completely Made Up History of Coalville, authored in its entirety by the brilliant young minds at Broom Leys Primary School, so put on your boots and discover the town in an unexpected way!

The festival is produced by registered charity Big Difference Company, and still relies on donations, so if you can, please consider supporting us. I’d finally like to give a massive thank you to all comedians, performers, venues, promoters, volunteers, and everyone else who gets involved and helps make this festival a huge success every year!

So, let’s embrace the silliness, celebrate our unique voices, and most importantly, have a blast! Get ready for an unforgettable festival filled with laughter, new friends, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Join us at The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival, 5-23 February 2025!

Charlotte Laidet

Festivals and Programme Director