HEAT 2 IS COMING TO CHISWICK!

The LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year Competition is back for 2026, bringing together some of the most exciting emerging talent on the LGBTQ+ comedy scene.

Join us in the Boston Room to watch, vote for your favourites and help decide who progresses towards the Grand Final!

MC: Sam See Headliner: Kate Sharp — LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year finalist 2024

Competing in Heat 2:

Aarian Mehrabani

Adam Fenton

David Hunter

John James Davies

Marco Devalier

Michael Wilkmann

Monica Chatterjee

Ro Dodgson

Salma Habib Lyons

Sandra Spitz

Stevie Yardie

Now in its fifth year, the competition has become one of the UK’s leading platforms for emerging LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians. This year’s performers are competing for a place in the Grand Final at London’s legendary Comedy Store—and the chance to win £1,000 and the title of LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026.

Come for the comedy. Watch the talent. Vote for your favourites. Help us find our next champion!

Doors: 6.30pm Show: 7.30pm