Everything you need to know about Wells Comedy Festival 2025 – line-up, tickets, timings and where to eat
The countdown is on for Wells Comedy Festival 2025, with the three-day event kicking off this weekend across multiple venues in the heart of the city.
Comedy fans from Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and across Somerset are expected to head to Wells between Friday 23 and Sunday 25 May, for a packed programme of stand-up shows, late-night laughs and some big names.
The big news? Taskmaster favourite Sam Campbell has just been added to the line-up – and tickets are already selling fast.
When is Wells Comedy Festival 2025?
The festival takes place from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May 2025, with shows hosted at Wells Little Theatre, Cedars Hall, and other venues across the city.
Doors open 30 minutes before showtimes, and some performers have a strict no-latecomers policy, so check your tickets and arrive early.
Which comedians are performing in Wells?
Top comedians performing at Wells Comedy Festival 2025 include:
- Sam Campbell – just announced! Performing Fruit Of The Poisoned Tree (Saturday 3pm)
- Sara Pascoe – I Am A Strange Gloop (SOLD OUT)
- Spencer Jones – Making Friends (Friday 7pm – last ever performance)
- Simon Amstell – work-in-progress shows (Sunday 5pm – selling fast)
- Thanyia Moore, Rob Newman, Jessica Fostekew, Nick Helm, Rhys James, Amy Gledhill, Glenn Moore and many more
Where can I get tickets?
Many of the biggest shows are sold out, including the Friday and Saturday Night Galas. But there's still limited availability for several top acts. Tickets can be bought online at the Wells Comedy Festival website.
If a show is sold out, you can:
- Join the waiting list for a chance at released tickets
- Use Twickets, the festival's official resale platform, to buy or sell spares safely
Box office opening times – Wells Little Theatre
- Friday 23 May: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
- Saturday 24 May: 10am – 9.30pm
- Sunday 25 May: 12pm – 9pm
Note: Cedars Hall has no on-site box office – head to Wells Little Theatre for all ticket queries.
Where to eat and drink during the festival
Wells Comedy Festival 2025 has your food and drink covered:
- Festival Bar at Wells Little Theatre serving Rude Giant beer, Sheppy's cider, and more
- The Whole Cheese will be dishing up grilled cheese, coffee and snacks at both venues
- Miz Mexican Kitchen brings street food flair to Cedars Hall
What to bring and key tips
- Download your tickets in advance – mobile signal in Wells can be patchy
- No ticket, no entry – printed or phone screen versions are fine
- Some shows have no late entry rules – double-check your timings
How to get to Wells Comedy Festival
Need help planning your visit from Street or beyond? Full travel advice, venue maps and access information are available on the festival info page.
Follow the latest festival updates
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Final word
Whether you're heading over from Street for one show or planning to soak up the entire weekend, Wells Comedy Festival 2025 is set to be a knockout. With headline acts, rising stars and enough cheesy toasties to keep you fuelled, it's the biggest weekend of laughs in the Somerset calendar.
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