Women In Comedy Festival UK

Name: Women In Comedy Festival UK
Address: Manchester, GB
Telephone: +441612369805

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1st - 11th October 2026 based in Manchester Northern Quarter Described as a “brilliant, brilliant festival,” full to the brim with female comedic talent.

UK's only Women In comedy Festival which take place each year in Manchester, uk

Described as one of ‘the UK's best comedy festivals’ (The Skinny)

‘It’s a very positive event, attracting massive headline acts.’ (Manchester Evening News)
After three successful years producing ‘a terrific roster of stand up’ (The Independent), this years festival has been named one of ‘the UK's best comedy festivals’ (The Skinny) and one of the 2016 festival picks this year (City Life), This ‘go-to comedy event’ (The Skinny) is Europe's only Comedy Festival of its kind; confirmed to take place at
various venues across Manchester from Friday 6th to Sunday 15th October. The festival is directed by the Frog and Buckets Jessica Toomey

“Get it booked, get on down.” is the recommendation from City Life.

11/10/2026

Our best show winner is….
CK Nath

11/10/2026

And our best newcomer is….
Kimia Etemadi

11/10/2026

Our nominees for best show
Judged by our amazing volunteers

11/10/2026

Here are our nominees for best newcomer!
Judges we’re our wonderful volunteers

07/10/2026

We caught up with ahead of her sold-out show Perfectly Chaotic at Women in Comedy Festival✨

Emer talks us through her comedy style, mixing stand-up, storytelling and music, and what makes Perfectly Chaotic so personal!

07/10/2026

Why Women in Comedy Festival exists…

At the heart of the festival is creating a supportive space for women to perform, try out new work and build confidence on stage.

From first shows and open mics to taking work to bigger festivals, WICF is about giving performers the space to grow without the pressure. Aimee shares why that mission still matters and why there’s still work to do in creating more opportunities for women in comedy!

06/10/2026

We caught up with to talk about her show ‘Killer’ and why death keeps finding its way into her work…from hosting a paranormal podcast to murders and betrayals on The Traitors ⚰️👀

06/10/2026

A little bit of Women in Comedy Festival history 🎭🐝

The festival began right here in Manchester in 2012, founded by Hazel O’Keefe to create a supportive space for women to perform comedy.

Since then, it’s grown into a much-loved part of Manchester’s comedy scene, bringing performers and audiences together across the Northern Quarter every October.

Aimee gives us the story behind where it all started and how WICF became the festival it is today!

05/10/2026

Have an interest in TV, Radio and Script, then this Weds join a Panel with BBC Radio 4 Commisioner Julia McKenzie , Shaunna from and Joanna from Can Can Productions Yorkshire . Hosted by Jessica Perkin Toomey at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club . Link in bio

05/10/2026

Fresh from her first Women in Comedy Festival with A Bit of Foreign Stuff, talks about the brilliant Manchester crowd, what people can expect from her comedy, and why she’d recommend other performers bring a show to the festival!

Keep an eye out for where she’s performing next 👀

Address

Manchester

Telephone

+441612369805

Website

https://www.womenincomedy.uk/

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