Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland and Russell Kane among comedians announced for Warwick Castle festival
The line up for a comedy festival heading to Warwick has been announced – including Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland and Russell Kane.
The Comedy at the Castle event will be returning to Warwick Castle for its fourth year in 2026.
It will take place on Friday May 22, Saturday May 23, and Sunday May 24.
Organised by Closeup Comedy and Digbeth Dining Club, the three-day independently-run festival will see 30 comedians specialising in one-liners, observational, satirical, and surreal comedy take to stages across three UK sites.
The line up for Warwick includes: Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland, Joanne McNally, Russell Kane, Fin Taylor, Scott Bennett, Mike Rice, Rachel Fairburn, Josh Jones, Thomas Green, Esther Manito, Hatty Preston and Freddy Quinne.
As well as the live performances there will also be a range of street food traders as well as cocktail, craft ale and fizz bars.
Harry Jenkins, Comedy at the Castle director, said: “We are totally overjoyed to finally release our biggest and best line-up yet, which draws on the success of previous years as well as feedback from audience members.
“Coming to Warwick for the fourth year running in 2026 with a super line-up and festival site is going to be wonderful, especially as the region is home for Closeup Comedy.
“The Comedy at the Castle team is really looking forward to working with friends and partners in the Midlands to bring more comedy, street food and great nights out to fans old and new next year.”
Liam Bartlett, general manager at Warwick Castle, said: “Warwick Castle is thrilled to be working in collaboration with Closeup Comedy and Digbeth Dining Club again to host Comedy at the Castle.
“The event is now a regular fixture in the Warwick Castle calendar of events, and this year's line-up is set to be the best yet."
Previous years have seen headliners such as Frankie Boyle, Paul Smith, Seann Walsh, Simon Amstell, Rory Bremner and Nina Conti.
Tickets for Comedy at the Castle 2026, at Warwick Castle are now on sale at: comedyatthecastle.co.uk
Ticket prices start from £35.75 for general sale with options also available for multiple days of the event.