The stellar line up includes Abandoman, Andi Osho, Andrew Lawrence, Ava Vidal, Carl Donnelly, Chris Ramsey, Dara O’Briain, David O’Doherty, Festival of the Spoken Nerd, Fred MacAulay, Frisky & Mannish, Greg Davies, Jack Dee, Jason Byrne, Jenny Eclair, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Marcel Lucont, Marcus Brigstocke, Mark Thomas, Mark Watson, Nick Helm, Pappy’s, Paul Chowdhry, Piff the Magic Dragon, Richard Herring, Rob Rouse, Robin Ince, Ross Noble, Russell Kane, Sara Pascoe, Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Evans, Stephen K Amos, and Tim Key.

Ticket prices range from £8 to £25.

> Visit the official website for full details and bookings.

The traditional opening night Gala on Friday 5th October at Brighton Dome, in aid of Sussex Beacon, is once again being hosted by the adorable Alan Carr, accompanied by Jo Brand, the awesome Abandoman, Paul Chowdhry, local boys Seann Walsh and Simon Evans, plus a few more surprise guests to be announced.

Brighton Comedy Festival attracts around 30,000 visitors during its 16 day run.

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