# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Heat 3of LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026 comes to Scottish Storytelling Centre. Watch the acts and vote for your favourite!About this EventLGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026 – Heat 3 EdinburghThe LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year Competition is back for 2026, bringing some of the most exciting emerging LGBTQ+ comedy talent to Edinburgh!Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre to watch the performers, vote for your favourites and help decide who progresses towards the Grand Final at London’s legendary Comedy Store.MC – SAM LAKEGuiding us through the evening is the brilliant Sam Lake.HEADLINER – EVA PERONIClosing the show is Eva Peroni, winner of the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2026.MEET THE COMEDIANSLuke Stewart“Every line headbutts the audience with a cheeky staccato assuredness.” — British Comedy GuideCaroline GustafssonJust a weird lil guy.Dean T. Beirne“So likeable and funny, a future star.” — Larry Dean, SNL UKJack SimmondsWorking-class comedian from Manchester—mums love him, dads want him.Louise CreechanSo smart, yet so stupid—Booksmart, but dyslexic.Marina SmithOffbeat stand-up comedian with an alternative sensibility.Matthew Hayhow“Fearless, sharp and utterly hilarious.” — One4ReviewPhoebe LaReineInternationally ignored, locally tolerated—this queen is here to overshare.Pheebs Stephenson“Great energy… likeable and quirky.” — The Stand Comedy ClubSaoirse O’Hooligan“Exploring the most curious comedy corners.” — British Comedy GuideScout RobertsonA wee cow trapped in a big guy’s body.ABOUT THE COMPETITIONNow entering its fifth year, the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year Competition has become one of the UK’s leading platforms for emerging LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians.Previous finalists and winners have gone on to secure comedy agents, perform at major comedy clubs and festivals, appear on television and radio, and build significant online audiences.This year’s comedians will compete through heats and semi-finals for a place in the Grand Final at London’s Comedy Store. One performer will walk away with the £1,000 cash prize and the title of LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2026.Come for the comedy, vote for your favourites and help us find our next champion!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e348ba20-afe2-11f1-94e1-4389fc08cada-rimg-w523-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/copy-of-lgbtq-new-comedian-of-the-year-heat-3/100002000390784686
- **Event Categories**: fitness, comedy, Entertainment, Contests, performances, Festivals, Workshops
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15.87, max: 15.87, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Scottish Storytelling Centre
- **lat**: 55.950599
- **long**: -3.1850505
- **full address**: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3 being held?
  - **A:** Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3 takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3?
  - **A:** Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3 is organized by Chris Smith Comedy Bloomers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3 is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Copy of LGBTQ NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - HEAT 3 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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