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What comedy festivals are in Ireland and Northern Ireland?
The short answer
Two comedy festivals in Ireland and Northern Ireland have dates ahead on the Guide. The next to open is the Galway Comedy Festival, 20–26 October 2026, in Galway, Ireland. The furthest ahead is Out To Lunch (8–30 January 2027). Two put on stand-up, one improv.
Coming up in Ireland, soonest first
- Galway Comedy Festival · 20–26 October 2026 · Galway, Ireland · Stand-up, Improv
- Out To Lunch (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival) · 8–30 January 2027 · Belfast, Northern Ireland · Stand-up
Sources
- Galway Comedy Festival: galwaycomedyfestival.ie ↗
- Out To Lunch (Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival): cqaf.com ↗
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