About this event
Shows take place between Friday, 26 September 2025–Sunday, 5 October 2025. This new festival includes established names from television and radio alongside rising stars.
- Who is this event suitable for? See age guidance for each show
- Booking required: See details of each event and book tickets
- Contact: rick@acelipsevents.co.uk
- Event organiser: Ace Lips Events with Rochdale Borough Council
Line-up
Robin Ince – co-host and creator of the Sony Gold Award-winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage.
Robin Ince.
Also appearing is comedy legend Mick Miller, Tez Ilyas (Man Like Mobeen, BBC3 and The Tez O’Clock Show, Channel 4) and Lou Conran, who’s a regular tour support for Sarah Millican and host of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club.
Mick Miller.
Last year’s Britain’s Got Talent finalist Alex Mitchell and Edinburgh Festival best newcomer nominee, English Comedian of the Year winner and star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, Brennan Reece, are also on the bill.
Tez Ilyas.
Scottish observational comic Lubna Kerr will make her Rochdale debut along with Chortle Best Newcomer winner Daisy Earl and 2017 Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Jonny Awsum.
Lou Conran.
Edinburgh Festival favourite Patrick Monahan will also be performing along with English Comedian of the Year Rob Mullholland, Aaron Wood – named by Rolling Stone UK as one of the 12 rising comedy stars to see at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer – and comedy musician Alex Camp.
Daisy Earl.
The festival’s opening night features internationally-renowned award-winning improvisation duo ‘Halls of Ridiculous.’
Johnny Awsum.
There will be comedy courses for aspiring comedians hosted by Dave Williams from legendary comedy club The Frog and Bucket. Dave has been a professional comedian for over 25 years and is a regular MC and act at the venue as well as other top clubs across the UK.
Rochdale Comedy Festival is part of a spectacular line up of festivals, live performances, exhibitions and art during Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2025-26. The title, awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority celebrates the town’s rich history, creativity, talent and diverse arts scene.
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.