Running from Friday 4 October to Sunday 20 October at the Brighton Dome, CornExchange, Studio Theatre, Komedia and The Old Market, the festival’s line-up includes Jimmy Carr, Russell Kane, Stewart Lee, Alexei Sayle, Sean Lock, Milton Jones, Jason Manford, Nina Conti, Ed Byrne, Andy Parsons, Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Abandoman, Seann Walsh and Lee Nelson.

The traditional opening night Gala on Friday 4 October at Brighton Dome in aid of Sussex Beacon is again hosted by Alan Carr with an array of very special guests.

Ticket prices range from £8 to £25.

> Buy tickets on the official website.

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