Fancy yourself as a comedy aficionado? Back for 2025, we're giving you the chance to vote in our audience choice awards categories ⭐ Voting closes following the festival so make sure your vote is counted before then! 🕺 More info:

Tomorrow we welcome the 6 incredible comedians we selected to take part in our Bridging The Gap initiative! We're looking forward to supporting diverse talent and breaking barriers to performing at the festival 👊 💥 📍The Guildhall 🎟️ available at

Without an army of acts, venues, promoters, volunteers & a bunch of other amazing humans, Leicester Comedy Festival simply wouldn't happen! We'd like to give a special thank you to our sponsors, who make it possible for us to continue widening smiles across the city and county ❤️

We are LIVE! 🥳 Today marks the start of 19 days of comedy across Leicester, with over 750 shows in the city & county. We're ready - are you?! Leicester Comedy Festival, 5th - 23rd February 👉Take a look at the huge list of shows & events on offer at

Breathe in. Relax. It's almost time.

⚠️ Today is your final chance to book tickets for our Secret Tours on our first weekend! ⚠️ Curated by the LCF team, journey between three mystery shows all in one night, trusting your guide to lead you through the streets of Leicester. Book via

Want a taste of Leicester Comedy Festival in the county? The Big Weekend's just what you need! We're delighted to be returning to the Harborough District from 12th - 16th Feb with a whole host of shows for adults & kids alike. 👉Head to to find out more

Everybody relax!! The duck is back 😎 After a brief deflation thanks to Storm Eowyn we are delighted to report our duck is back and has popped up in a new location at the bottom of New Walk, right by Mattioli Woods and The Circle 🦆 ONE WEEK TO GO!!

⚠️You heard the Fox Duck!!⚠️ There's just one week until 19 days of laughter in Leicester begin for another year - have you got your tickets yet? Leicester Comedy Festival & The UK Kids' Comedy Festival, 5th - 23rd February 2025 👉Tickets available from the link in our bio

Our Circuit Breakers programme gives new talent the chance to hone their skills by performing at the festival. We have no less than 9 previous alumni returning with shows this year - not something to be laughed at! 👉Head to to see them back in action!

You really are spoilt for choice this year with a giant bunch of venues to choose from! Here's some more of their line-ups for 2025 🤩 🎟️Check out the full festival schedule & get your tickets at

The Legends return 👏 This year's festival sees the return of Comedy Legends, as well as Comedians of the Year & several of our patrons! Head to now to see what our festival family have in store for you ❤️

Always a great way to wrap up an entire 19 days filled to the brim with comedy, our Closing Gala Show is not one to miss - and this year, we're bringing it to @LeicsCathedral ! 👉Head to to secure your tickets!

We think feathers are always in fashion and we're sure that Duck Wan agrees!🪶 He's the latest recruit in our flock of Leicester-based ducks, inspired by the one & only @therealgokwan ❤️ Leicester Comedy Festival, 5th - 23rd February 2025 Tickets at

Venues appreciation post ❤️ Our festival simply wouldn't work without them! We have even more places for you to get your comedy fix this February 👏 Here's a taste of their shows 😍 we'll be sharing more soon! Grab your tickets from Artwork by Kev Mud

Did you spot our newest team member at the Gala Preview Show? 🦆 Our giant duck is on a tour of the city & will appear at locations around Leicester, so keep your eyes peeled 👀 Huge thanks to @BIDLeicester for their support ❤️ Now all we need is to give it a name! Any ideas?

Leicester Comedy Festival are saddened to learn of the passing of legendary comedian and festival patron Tony Slattery, he will be remembered fondly as an important part of our history. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time. May he rest in peace.

We had the best night at our Gala Preview Show on Friday! What a great way to give you a taste of 700+ shows coming to Leicester in February 👏 If you loved any of the night's acts you can catch their shows during the festival - grab tickets from

Fancy supporting an important cause while you get your laughs this festival? Try a fundraiser show! 1️⃣Rosie Jones & Friends 2️⃣High Sheriff's Comedy Night 3️⃣Sunny Skies Comedy Showcase 4️⃣The Big Chilli 👉Show your support & get tickets from

Laugh Academy is back for 2025! 📝 🤣 For just £30, 11-18 year olds can take part in a full week of workshops with professional comedians with a performance on the final day at the fantastic @attenboroughac ❤️ Find out more and book at: