Slapstick Festival
Slapstick Festival 2027
Planning is already well underway for Slapstick Festival 2027, which returns to Bristol from 10–14 February with another magnificent five-day celebration of screen comedy across five venues.
It’s a little too early to reveal the programme, but I promise it’ll be worth the wait. We’ll begin lifting the curtain in September, when we’ll announce our first events and give you a taste of what’s in store.
Before then, though, we have plenty to look forward to. Our autumn fundraiser stand-up for Slapstick and our spectacular Silent Comedy Gala anre both important milestones on the road to February’s programme and we’re hopeful there may be a few more surprises along the way.
So, watch this space. Thank you, as always, for your wonderful support. I can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on, and I hope to see you at an event very soon.
Slapstick 2026 brings more than 30 events across five joy-filled days in Bristol, celebrating screen comedy in all its forms: from silent-era masterpieces to classic sitcoms, anarchic stand-ups and big-screen favourites.
Chris Daniels
Founder & Festival Director
Slapstick Festival
Upcoming Events
In our build-up to Slapstick 2027 we have a number of exciting events, beginning with three very special up close and personal events. So join us at St George’s Bristol on Sunday 4 October for Slapstick Conversations – a series of special fundraising events bringing together some of Britain’s most admired performers and creative voices.
Throughout the day, audiences will enjoy a programme of unique, live conversations celebrating remarkable careers, unforgettable collaborations and a lifetime of entertaining millions. Warm, insightful and often very funny, these events offer a rare opportunity to hear directly from some of the people who have helped shape British comedy, music and popular culture.
Every ticket sold helps support the work of Slapstick Festival, ensuring we can continue celebrating the rich heritage of screen and visual comedy through festival events and special projects.
