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Cambridge Fringe Festival

The Cambridge Fringe Festival is back for 2026, with over 100 comedy acts performing across the second May Bank Holiday weekend (23rd & 24th May 2026) at four great venues in the city.

  • 23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026
  • 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm

This year’s line-up features a host of TV regulars, festival favourites and exciting newcomers destined to be the next big thing. There will be something for everyone, with a diverse range of acts covering stand-up, sketch, clowning, musical comedy, improv and family shows.

See the full lineup | Buy your tickets

The Cambridge Fringe runs on a pay-what–you-want (PWYW) model where you can guarantee a seat for just £6.60.

For those shows that are not sold out in advance, you can just turn up and provide a donation on the way out. All money goes straight to the acts.

Shows take place at The Portland ArmsThirstyThe Boathouse and The Waterman, all of which are within a two-minute walk of each other in Mitcham’s Corner.

Highlights on the line-up include:

  • Geoff Norcott (Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo)
  • Tiff Stevenson (Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo)
  • Ria Lina (QI, Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo)
  • Rob Auton (Taskmaster, Edinburgh Fringe shows)
  • Dan Tiernan (BBC New Comedy Award winner, Live at the Apollo)
  • Esther Manito (Live at the Apollo, Edinburgh Fringe nominee)

Plus many, many more!

More info and full line-up: https://www.cambridgefringe.co.uk

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The Cambridge Fringe Festival is a dynamic and inclusive event that has been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar for the last 8 years.

Each year, our festival attracts a diverse array of artists and performers offering a rich tapestry of experiences for all who attend.

With a range of performance spaces, our festival embraces comedy in all its weird and wonderful forms.

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Facilities

  • Air conditioned
  • Bar
  • Beer Garden
  • Dog-friendly
  • WI-FI
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