The Bristol Comedy Festival 2026 opens with a special screening at the Bristol Megascreen (inside Bristol Aquarium) of The Home of Comedy, a documentary filmed right here in Bristol during the 2025 festival.

"After their beloved venue is forced to close, a determined group of comedians battle the odds to achieve their dream of launching an epic comedy festival in Bristol."

Produced in collaboration with The Gaffe Comedy Club and Social Wednesday, The Home of Comedy throws you behind the scenes of The Bristol Comedy Festival 2025. This bares-all documentary shines a light on the passion and grit at the heart of Bristol’s unique comedy scene.

Includes a brief introduction, a fifty-minute screening, and an outtro welcoming you to The Bristol Comedy Festival.

Guest passes and discounted tickets are available for comics and people working in the creative industries in Bristol. Please email us for details about eligibility.

This is one of many excellent events you can see as part of The Bristol Comedy Festival 2026, make sure to check out everything else on offer via our homepage.

Entry requirements: 14+ — Read more — Read less