When is the Wells Comedy Festival?

The next Wells Comedy Festival takes place 23-25 May 2025.

When will tickets go on sale?

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Do I buy a ticket for the whole weekend or individual shows?

Each show is ticketed separately, so you can decide exactly how many shows you want to see.

How many venues are there?

Three! See our venues section above for the full addresses.

How long does a show last?

Unless otherwise stated, each show lasts an hour, and there’s enough time between shows to nip to your next venue. There are a few shows – including the Gala shows – which are longer, though.

Are latecomers allowed?

It depends on the show, but many will have a strict no-latecomers policy, so please assume no latecomers are allowed. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time.

When do doors open?

The venues (and bars!) are open all day. You can take your seats from 15-30 mins before show time.

How will I receive my tickets?

We don’t post out any physical tickets, but you do need to bring your tickets with you to each show – either print-at-home or on your phone. Tickets will still be available to purchase from a festival box office (at Wells Little Theatre) on the festival weekend, provided the show isn’t already sold out. Note that Cedars Hall and will not have its own box office. If you want to buy tickets for shows at Cedars Hall, you’ll need to go to Wells Little Theatre or buy online.

Are seats allocated?

All shows at Cedars Hall and Wells Little Theatre: Main House (unless otherwise stated) have allocated seating, and you can pick which seats you’d like when you make a booking. All shows at Wells Little Theatre: Rehearsal Room are unallocated.

Is there disabled access?

Yes, we’re working hard to make the festival as accessible as we can. See our Venues & Access section above for more info.

Do you offer companion tickets?

Yes, we offer free companion / assistant tickets to those with access needs. See our Venues & Access section above for more info. These tickets are subject to availability.

Are any shows BSL interpreted?

Yep! The Friday Night Gala and Saturday Night Gala in Cedars Hall are BSL interpreted. Seats located by the BSL interpreter are marked on the seating plan when you book.

What about other access requirements?

We work hard to make sure shows are accessible as possible to everyone. If you have other access requirements please contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Is there somewhere to eat and drink?

The Festival Bar at Wells Little Theatre is open till late each night of the festival. We’ll be announcing food options in due course.

Do the shows have an age limit?

Age limits are set by the individual artist. Head to each show’s page to see its age guidance.

Are there any shows suitable for children?

Not currently. But you never know…

Can I buy tickets over the phone?

Yes indeed. The number is 0333 666 3366. Please note that is the number for our ticketing agent and not how to get in touch with the organisers.

Can I book tickets in person?

Yep, but only during the festival weekend, and only at the box office at Wells Little Theatre (and only if a show still has tickets available.)

I’ve bought tickets but can no longer attend. Can I return my tickets?

Unfortunately not, sorry. Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable. However, we have partnered with Twickets as our official re-sale partner, where you can list tickets to resell at no more than face value. (Please note that are any resales of tickets for more than face value will result in those tickets being cancelled.)

How do I get to Wells?

See our Getting to Wells section above.

Where can I stay in Wells?

This website has an extensive list of places to stay for all budgets.

I’d like to get involved with the festival. Can I help?

We occasionally have room for more volunteers. Contact us to find out now.

How do I advertise in your brochure?

Contact us and we’ll get back to you quickly.