Stand Up Comedy Competition at NXT LVL Bar

Halifax Comedy Festival on Tour: Stand-Up Comedy Competition at NXT LVL Bar at Dean Clough, Halifax

A FREE evening of comedy with FREE fries! 

Get ready for the biggest comedy event in West Yorkshire! The Halifax Comedy Festival is back from October 18 to November 2, delivering a fortnight of side-splitting laughter at venues all over Halifax. Featuring some of the biggest names in UK comedy, rising stars, family-friendly shows, and comedy theatre, this festival is a must for any comedy fan.

No tickets required! Just show up and have a cracking time! Seats are first-come, first-serve - We recommend showing up at least 30 minutes before the show starts! To see the full line-up of Halifax Comedy Festival shows click here.

Stand Up Comedy Competition

Nxt Lvl Dean Clough

Discover the next wave of comedy geniuses and join us for four hilarious and nail-biting Tuesday nights in October, as we search for the Halifax Comedy Festival’s Comedian of the Year 2025!

Each week, a new group of talented comedians will take to the stage, battling it out with their best jokes, one-liners, and stories to win a coveted spot in the Grand Final.

What’s even better is that entry to the heats is FREE! All you have to give is your time, encouragement and maybe a few laughs. PLUS every table will receive a FREE tray of fries to share! 

So come on down to Nxt Lvl Bar, grab a drink and a bite to eat, and get ready for a comedy knockout! Be part of the action and help us find the best new talent in the UK.

Tickets: FREE                  Recommended age 16+       

The Grand Final takes place at the Festival Closing Party in the Victoria Theatre Green Room Bar on Sunday 2 November. Tickets to the final and closing party cost £16 and the evening includes sets from last year's winner Mike Carter and Comedy Club favourite Rob Rouse. To book tickets click HERE.