# Event Details - **Event Name**: York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026 Sunday 12th July 2026 York Museum Gardens https://www.yorkcomedyfestival.com featuring Russell Howard Ross Noble Russell Kane Joanna McNally Suzi Ruffell Jeff Innocent Nabil Abdulrashid Barry from Watford Hosted By Jarred Christmas York Comedy Festival has announced its 2026 line-up as the massive open-air comedy event prepares to return for its second edition this July as part of Live at York Museum Gardens. Bringing together some of the biggest names in comedy with over 3000 fans in a picturesque city centre setting, York Comedy Festival is one of the UK’s largest outdoor comedy events and is ready to return following an acclaimed sell-out debut in July 2025. Leading the announcement today are headliner and stand-up comedy legends Russell Howard (Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week) and surrealist stand up legend Ross Noble (Have I Got News For You, BBC Radio 4’s Just A Minute) Joining them on the bill for the all-day festival is Edinburgh Comedy Award winning stand-up and presenter Russell Kane, Irish stand-up and podcast sensation Joanne McNally (Taskmaster, My Therapist Ghosted Me), ‘Big Kick Energy’ podcaster and comedian Suzi Ruffell, cult-stand up hero turned viral-sensation Jeff Innocent, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ finalist and ‘Live at The Apollo’ star Nabil Abdulrashid and and Barry From Watford, the 82 year-old comic creation of Alex Lowe (Clinton Baptiste) The event will be hosted and MC’d by the brilliant Jarred Christmas, a UK based New Zealand comic and winner of Chortle’s ‘Best compere’ award, Christmas has appeared on shows including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and many more. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/york-comedy-festival-2026-|-russell-howard-ross-noble-russell-kane-more-|-york-museum-gardens/200029940760853 - **Event Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 52 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: York Museum Gardens - **lat**: 53.961719489691 - **long**: -1.0889766085893 - **full address**: York Museum Gardens, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/00585461dc21c05b9589d5c82ca84d72f229b45ef6a93ca323b74ddc5b713397-rimg-w640-h320-dc34271b-gmir?v=1776160612 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens being held? - **A:** York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm at York Museum Gardens, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens? - **A:** York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens is organized by Live at York Museum Gardens. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Live at York Museum Gardens's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Live at York Museum Gardens a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Live at York Museum Gardens has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens 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 York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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